Founded in 1961, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) is a membership organization that promotes excellence in community and economic research by providing:

• A large, focused network of industry professionals
• Training and information gathering provided by top industry experts
• Advocacy and offering of high-quality data

Network

C2ER has a network of 680+ actively engaged members in the industry of economic research and public policy. C2ER works to grow this network by hosting C2ER's Annual Conference, and offering member benefits such as:

• C2ER Member Contact List
• Discounts to the Annual Conference
• C2ER Member Exclusive LinkedIn Group

Industry Experts

Each year hundreds of experts offer their insights into industry trends and advancements. C2ER streamlines this information by:

• Hosting webinars led by industry experts
• Offering training classes led by industry experts
• Issuing a weekly newsletter with articles, reports, and data visualizations

High-Quality Data

C2ER has economic researchers working year-round, providing high quality data that helps informs individuals, businesses, and government agencies of all sizes with critical information that contributes to economic growth in different ways.

C2ER's data products:

• Cost of Living Index
• Quarterly Issues
• Cost of Living Calculator
• State Expenditures Database
• State Incentives Database
• Economic Diversity Index.