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Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute July 24, 2025: Take our 2-question survey to help guide C2ER’s strategic outreach. Also in this edition: Headlines, New member and partner reports, ICYMI articles, data viz, career opportunities, and upcoming C2ER and industry events.
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute July 10, 2025: In this issue: Want to Shape the Future of C2ER? Join a Committee! More news, reports, and so much more! Read more here.
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute June 26, 2025: In this issue, C2ER’s Network Invitation: Help Shape the Future of Advanced Manufacturing, Want to Shape the Future of C2ER? Join a Committee! Also read the most recent news, join our upcoming events, and find more industry event opportunities to join.
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute June 12 2025: Budget Cuts Could Impact Economic Data: The proposed FY 2026 federal budget includes staffing shifts at Census, BEA, and BLS—potentially affecting the quality and availability of vital economic data. Read Full Article in the newsletter. Read the latest news/reports and upcoming events.
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute May 29, 2025: Save the date for the 2026 Annual C2ER + LMI Institute Conference! Read recent news headlines, reports, research and so much more!
Continue ReadingThe C2ER Quarterly – Spring 2025 is here! What’s in this edition? The 65th Annual C2ER + LMI Institute Conference is almost here – register by May 20 to save! Explore Sacramento’s hidden gems and our exciting offsite learning labs. Join us for pre-conference trainings! Dive into member research highlights from across the country, and welcome our newest C2ER members! Check out the full newsletter!
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute May 1, 2025: Features: Join the Largest Gathering Yet of Economic and Workforce Data Leaders! And Webinar: Driving State and Regional Economic Growth with Sustained Growth Companies. Stay updated on the most recent news, reports, and events.
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute April 17, 2025: Big updates in this weeks newsletter! Our Annual Conference (May 28–30) hotel block is 97% full – register soon and add pre-conference trainings. Economic Development Quarterly is seeking papers on the impact of natural disasters – proposals due May 31. Join our May 14 webinar to learn how Sustained Growth Companies drive regional economic success. Plus, catch new reports on trends in education, manufacturing, trade, earnings, and more. Read more!
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute April 3, 2025: In this issue, learn how to make the most of your conference experience with pre-conference training on May 27. Plus, explore our latest blog post on how new data sources are reshaping workforce & economic research. Click to stay informed with the latest news, reports, and events!
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute March 20, 2025: Our C2ER/LMII Bi-Weekly Newsletter is out! Key Highlights in this issue include: Early Bird Pricing for the Conference Ends April 1, Join the C2ER Board, Awards Deadline Extended! Nominate a project for the Applied Research Awards by March 28. Click and stay informed!
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