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Data is everywhere! Used to calculate the probability of our next Amazon purchase and to forecast the weather, data is helping us to make everyday decisions. This fall, students will rely on educators and advisors in their communities to make big and complex decisions about college, careers, and their future goals. “Data literacy is still […]
Continue Reading2022 – Summer Edition In This Issue: State Incentives Database Program Trends Fall Training Class Schedule C2ER Member Profile: Cindy Brittain, Kansas City Area Development Council RESEARCH State Incentive Program General Trends With the conclusion of the State Business Incentives Database summer update, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) will be publishing […]
Continue ReadingWith the conclusion of the State Business Incentives Database summer update, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) will be publishing a series of blog posts. These blog posts will explore new and topical trends and provide analysis concerning how state incentive programs have changed. This inaugural post focuses on general trends and how […]
Continue ReadingThe C2ER/LMI Institute Fall Training Classes Online Training Classes Power BI Basics September 27, 29 and October 4, 6, 2022 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET In April 2022 Cynthia Sundahl, MPA, MA presented one of our most demanded webinar topics, Microsoft Power BI®: Creating an Interactive Text and Data Visualization Tool for a […]
Continue ReadingWant to attend but don’t want to travel? We now have a lower price virtual attendee option! Registration Open: Future of Work Summit Westin Arlington Gateway Arlington, VA Full Info Agenda Register The future of work is upon us now, with major trends changing workplaces, workforces, and industries. The growing adoption of technologies like […]
Continue ReadingData Communications Workshop September 21, 2022 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET In-person workshop at the 2022: CIC Summit | APDU Conference | PMP Summit September 20 – 23, 2022 Westin Arlington Gateway Arlington, VA Course Description Data communication plays a crucial role in the work of researchers and analysts. Organizations tasked with […]
Continue ReadingAugust 4, 2022 Announcements County Cost of Living Index and Median Household Income: How Cost of Living Differences Decrease Real Earnings The decision to move to a new city for a bigger salary may seem like a no-brainer, but how far will that extra money go? It is undeniable that larger metro areas like […]
Continue ReadingThe decision to move to a new city for a bigger salary may seem like a no-brainer, but how far will that extra money go? It is undeniable that larger metro areas like New York and Los Angeles offer better opportunities for higher paying jobs, but jobseekers should not only consider the size of their […]
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 pandemic triggered a surge of teleworking, raising questions about its impact on specific occupations. While teleworking existed before the pandemic, permanent telework arrangements are increasingly being considered a prospect for employers. This begs the question of what occupations are most susceptible to adopting this new working style. To answer this question, researchers leveraged […]
Continue ReadingJuly 21, 2022 Announcements C2ER is looking for people* to join our 2022-2023 C2ER Board Committees. Help guide and shape the future of C2ER by getting involved in one of these ten committees: Annual Conference/Forum Committee Certified Economic Research Professional Certification Committee Cost of Living Advisory Committee Data Advocacy Committee Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion […]
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