Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute June 18, 2026

  June 18, 2026 <!– News & Reports <!– <!– Headlines Government Accountability Office – Information Technology: Census Bureau Needs to Better Manage Schedule for Modernization Program  National Skills Coalition – Partisan Funding Bill Proposes Deep Cuts to Workforce and Education Programs in FY27  Planetizen – 10 Great Urban Planning Summer Reads  Reports – From […]

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Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute June 4, 2026

Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute June 4, 2026: Big updates from C2ER + the LMI Institute this week: Memphis conference countdown, New member insights on AI in applied research, LMI Institute is now on LinkedIn, and Fresh research, data, and events across the field.

If you’re joining us in Memphis, we can’t wait to see you there! Catch up on everything happening across our community in this biweekly newsletter.

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Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute April 23, 2026

Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute April 23, 2026: We’re eight weeks out from the 66th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference, and Memphis is filling up fast. If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time to grab your spot, book your room, and start planning your June experience. Plus: we’re gathering insights on how practitioners are using AI in their work. Add your voice in our quick survey. Catch the full newsletter, upcoming events, new research, and more here.

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Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute April 9, 2026

Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute April 9, 2026: This bi-weekly is packed: last call to join the Regional Data Connections Cohort, a newly expanded AI‑powered training to kick off your Memphis conference week, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at the Peabody Ducks tradition. Plus, fresh research, member reports, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. Dive in and get ahead of what’s shaping workforce and economic development.

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Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute March 26, 2026

Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute March 26, 2026: Early Bird rates for the 66th C2ER + LMI Institute Conference are about to disappear, and this month’s feature takes you right into the heart of Memphis to show why you won’t want to miss it. We’re also opening applications for the Regional Data Connections Cohort, a new six‑month initiative helping states and regions strengthen how workforce and economic data drive policy and practice. Plus: new headlines, fresh research, data viz, and upcoming events across the network. Read the full newsletter here!

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