Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute October 30, 2025

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October 30, 2025
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Features
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🎃 From Raw Data to Regional Magic 🎃

Intermediate R Tools for Workforce & Economic Development
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November 19 – 20, 2025

Arlington, VA
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This fall, don’t just crunch numbers, conjure insights. If you’re already comfortable in R, this hands-on training is your next spellbinding step. Tailored for C2ER and LMI Institute members, it’s built for workforce and economic researchers ready to streamline their workflow and enchant their analysis.
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What You’ll Learn (No Crystal Ball Required):
  • Cast a full data science workflow from wrangling to mapping
  • Brew insights with tidyverse tools (dplyr, ggplot2, tidyr, tidycensus) using Census, BLS, and BEA data
  • Summon public data via APIs (no incantations needed)
  • Conjure polished visualizations and spatial maps for policy briefs and presentations
  • Craft reusable scripts that boost team efficiency and banish repetitive tasks
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Why Attend:
  • Exorcise manual data cleaning from your workflow
  • Automate key data sources for faster reporting
  • Gain field-specific tools you can use immediately
  • Build internal capacity and scare off 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.

Don’t be afraid to turn your skills into strategy before the season ends!

Treat yourself and register today.
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Have Your Voice Heard: Participate in the C2ER Annual Survey
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We are all inundated with survey requests. But this one is a bit different. We read all your responses and take your feedback seriously. C2ER is your organization, and the information we get from you helps guide the organization for the following year and beyond.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. We at C2ER really appreciate your input!
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Careers
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Have an open position that might be of interest to C2ER members?

Let us post your job listing!
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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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Connecting Research Dollars to Regional Jobs: The Industries of Ideas Breakthrough

November 12, 2025 

2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
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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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Member-Only CERP Presentation: Building Tomorrow’s Tech Workforce in Northern Virginia

November 19, 2025

Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET

Members: Free

Non-Members: $50
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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

Any Place, Any Time
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Foundations of Economic Development Research II: Introduction to Regional Analysis Methods

Any Place, Any Time
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Basic LMI Analyst eLearning

Any Place, Any Time
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Industry Events
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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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2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit

May 3 – 6, 2026

National Harbor, MD
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