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According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), relative to prices in 2022, residential electricity costs are projected to climb 18% by 2026. As energy prices increase and extreme weather becomes more common, utility costs will continue to play a bigger role in your household finances. Based on the latest Cost of Living Index (COLI) […]
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.
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The FY 2026 Budget Appendix includes staffing shifts across the three federal agencies most critical to economic and labor market intelligence: the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). These changes may have serious implications for the quality, timeliness, and availability of the data that state and local leaders rely on every day.
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 Rise of Sector-Specific Incentives: States Double Down on Advanced Manufacturing Across the U.S, state economic development strategies are changing. Incentives for advanced manufacturing are becoming more focused, more strategic, and more closely aligned with national goals. Advanced manufacturing uses cutting-edge technologies like automation, software, and smart sensors to improve how products are made or […]
Continue ReadingA skilled workforce is essential to sustaining innovation, improving productivity, and ensuring that industry growth translates into economic opportunity. Long-term growth in manufacturing and professional, scientific, and technical services (PSTS) have been economic priorities, with federal policy supporting both industry advancement and workforce development. Initiatives to improve the workforce in these fields include: American Apprenticeship […]
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!
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