C2ER Quarterly – 2025 Summer Edition

Research Matters - Bi-Weekly Update
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2025 – Summer Edition
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In This Issue:
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  • Will You Be Walking in Memphis?
  • Call For Proposals
  • Research and News from our Members 
  • C2ER Welcomes New and Renewed Members 
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LEARN
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Will You Be Walking in Memphis?
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Few places can be called legendary, but Memphis is certainly a contender for the title. Between Graceland, Sun Studio, the Peabody Ducks and their world-famous food scene, Memphis is one of the cornerstones of American music and culture.
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Adding to the legendary ledger, of course, will be the 66th C2ER + LMI Institute Conference from June 17 – 19 at the Peabody Hotel (yes, the one with the ducks!) This is the must-attend workforce and economic development conference of the year, where you will:
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  • Elevate your expertise with optional pre-conference training
  • Hear from thought leaders on the cutting edge of economic development
  • Build valuable relationships with economic development peers and industry leaders
  • Celebrate your fellow researchers and learn from their groundbreaking work
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If you enjoy Memphis so much that you plan to relocate there, their COLI Index score is 89.3, which means it’s 10.7% less expensive than the national average. The main drivers of the lower score are housing (82.3) and healthcare (82.2), in case you were curious.
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Are you ready to walk in Memphis? Click below to add the conference to your calendar:
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Be Your Region’s Voice in Memphis!
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Do you want to spotlight your region in Memphis? Uh-huh! We are accepting proposals for the conference! Your submissions will help guide the shape, tone, and output at the must-attend workforce and economic development conference of the year.
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Information about submitting a proposal can be found at this link.

To submit your proposal, click here.

Submit your proposal today!
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Events
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Data Insights Roundtable: California Workforce Supply & Demand Dashboard

August 26, 2025

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
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University Economic Development Association

Launching Partnerships for Prosperity: 2025 UEDA Summit

October 6 – 8, 2025

Huntsville, AL
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2026 C2ER + LMI Institute Conference

June 17 – 19, 2026

Memphis, TN
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eLearning Courses
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Foundations of Economic Development Research I:

Introduction to Data Sources

This three-hour self-paced eLearning course prepares novice economic development researchers to successfully guide regional development decisions through high-quality data. Completing this course will lay the groundwork for developing a regional economic profile, performing labor market analysis, conducting competitive market intelligence research, applying Census data to researching local employment, and presenting research findings.

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Foundations of Economic Development Research II:

Introduction to Regional Analysis Methods

This three-hour, video-based course, the second of the Foundations of Economic Development Research eLearning program, provides novice economic developers and researchers with a practical introduction to research methods, models, and tools to support state and regional economic development strategies. Course exercises demonstrate and reinforce the basic analytical skills needed to address real-world questions that policymakers and practitioners encounter.

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RESEARCH
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Research/News From Our Members
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California Center of Excellence for Labor Market Research – Military to Civilian Employment: Opportunities in the San Diego & Imperial Region

Greater Wichita Partnership – 2025 Paris Air Show: A Success for the Air Capital of the World

Kansas City Area Development Council – Why Investment Firms Are Betting Big on Kansas City Industrial

Mississippi Development Authority – Meta or Microsoft coming to MS? Compass Datacenters says data center delivery is underway

North Carolina Department of Commerce – CNBC Names North Carolina the #1 State for Business

Northwest Arkansas Council – Onward HQ Launch Catalyzes Startup Momentum in the Heartland

Opportunity Austin – Innovation Storytellers Podcast: How Austin is Innovation’s Newest Hot Spot

Tulsa Regional Chamber – Middle Eastern company proposes $4B investment at Tulsa Port of Inola

Virginia Economic Development Partnership – Virginia Ranked No. 1 in Nation for Customized Workforce Training for Third Consecutive Year
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CONNECT
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New C2ER Members
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C2ER would like to thank and welcome our new and renewed members from the past quarter! We look forward to bringing you the tools, data, and training you need to make your job easier, help you develop professionally, and empower your region’s prosperity. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any suggestions or feedback.
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New Members
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  • Biggins, Lacy, Shapiro & Co, LLC
  • Georgia Electric Membership Corporation
  • Hallowell Consulting
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  • Radcliff Consulting
  • Rockerbox
  • William Provaznik
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Renewing Members
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  • Alabama Industrial Development Training
  • Alabama Power Company
  • Allegheny Conference on Community Development
  • Ann Arbor SPARK
  • Arizona Commerce Authority
  • Career Source Northeast Florida
  • Chmura Economics & Analytics
  • Columbus State University
  • Dallas Regional Chamber
  • Delaware Prosperity Partnership
  • Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
  • Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • Georgia Dept of Economic Development
  • Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
  • Greater St. Louis, Inc.
  • Impact Campus Ministries
  • Indiana Economic Development Corporation
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  • Juneau Economic Development Council
  • Martin Marietta
  • MetroHartford Alliance
  • Middle Tennessee State University Business and Economic Research Center
  • National Education Association
  • National Real Estate Market Advisors
  • One Columbus
  • OneSpartanburg Inc.
  • Pierce County Economic Development Dept.
  • Pinellas County Economic Development
  • Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation
  • Tennessee Valley Authority
  • Tulsa Regional Chamber
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Virginia Economic Development Partnership
  • West Virginia Development Office
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Not a C2ER member? Become one today. With customizable benefits to meet your research needs C2ER is THE organization for economic and workforce development researchers!
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