Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute October 16, 2025

Research Matters - Bi-Weekly Update

October 16, 2025 | Diana Romero

October 16, 2025

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Features

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From Raw Data to Regional Insights:

Intermediate R Tools for Workforce & Economic Development

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November 19 – 20, 2025

Arlington, VA

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Turn R Skills into Regional Strategy

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Agenda Information

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Already comfortable in R? This hands-on training is your next step. Designed for C2ER and LMI Institute members, it’s tailored to workforce and economic researchers ready to streamline their workflow and elevate their analysis.

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What You’ll Learn:

Apply a full data science workflow — from wrangling to mapping
Use tidyverse tools (dplyr, ggplot2, tidyr, tidycensus) to analyze Census, BLS, and BEA data
Automate public data pulls via APIs
Build polished visualizations and spatial maps for policy briefs and presentations
Create reusable scripts that boost team efficiency

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Do you need to provide reasons to attend? Here are some suggestions:

Cut down on manual data cleaning
Automate key data sources for faster reporting
Gain field-specific tools you can use immediately
Build internal capacity and reduce consultant costs

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Who Should Attend:

Researchers and analysts with foundational R experience who want to build smarter, reproducible workflows for regional and labor market data.

Register now to connect with peers and apply R in ways that move your region forward.

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News & Reports

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Headlines

Area Development – 2025’s Top States for Business: How the Winners Are Outpacing the Rest
Marketplace – What the “Birth-Death” Model Can Tell Us About the Economy
National Association of Counties – How Localities are Planning for the End of the American Rescue Plan Act
New Jersey Department of Labor – To Be or Not to Be a Leader: That Is the Question
Tribal Business News – New Federal Reserve Data Tool Charts Native Economic Trends

Reports – From Our Members

Smart Incentives – Connecting Evidence to Policy: Takeaways From the NCSL Tax Incentives Roundtable

Reports – Non-members

American Association of Community Colleges – Resilient by Design: The Future of America’s Community Colleges
Data Foundation – Evidence Capacity Pulse Report: September 30, 2025
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Introducing the Chicago Fed Labor Market Indicators
Manufacturers Alliance – Shifting Manufacturing Entry Roles: Rethinking Career Pathways and Training Opportunities
National League of Cities – City Fiscal Conditions 2024

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Have a report you’d like to share?

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ICYMI

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Area Development – Manufacturing’s New Risk Game for Site Selection
Bloomberg CityLab – With Roles as Civic Hubs, Libraries Turn Over a New Page
Planetizen – The 5 Safest Cities for Cyclists in America — and What They Have in Common

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Data Visualization

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Careers

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Have an open position that might be of interest to C2ER members?

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Send the position title, description, and any other relevant information to Jennifer Gual.

Jobs are typically posted within 1 business day and postings remain active for 45 days if no closing date is specified.

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Our Events

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From Raw Data to Regional Insights: Intermediate R Tools for Workforce & Economic Development

November 19 – 20, 2025

Arlington, VA

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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

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Foundations of Economic Development Research II: Introduction to Regional Analysis Methods

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Basic LMI Analyst eLearning

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Industry Events

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Friends of BLS Member Webinar

October 23, 2025

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET

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ASSA 2026 Annual Meeting

January 3 – 5, 2026

Philadelphia, PA

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National Skills Coalition

Skills Summit

February 5 – 6, 2026

Washington, DC

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2026 NADO & DDAA Washington Conference

March 8 – 11, 2026

Arlington, VA

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National Harbor, MD

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