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Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute December 4, 2025: Pre-Early Bird registration is now open for the 2026 C2ER + LMI Institute Conference in Memphis. Lock in the lowest rate by January 9 and check out what’s ahead for From the Blues to Breakthroughs. This issue also highlights top stories in AI, workforce, aerospace, new member reports, data viz, and upcoming events. Dive into the full newsletter here!
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute November 20, 2025: We are shifting the bi-weekly update release to this week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday next week. From all of us here at C2ER and the LMI Institute, we are very grateful for you and wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving!
Continue ReadingC2ER Quarterly – 2025 Fall Edition: The Fall 2025 Quarterly is here! In this issue: Save the date for the 66th C2ER + LMI Institute Annual Conference in Memphis. Discover powerful C2ER Data Products that support your regional strategies. Learn from member research and success stories from across the country. Welcome our new and renewing members! Read the full newsletter below!
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute October 30, 2025: This month’s C2ER newsletter is full of insights and opportunities! Features: Take your R skills to the next level with Intermediate R Tools for Workforce & Economic Development (Nov. 19–20, Arlington, VA). Streamline workflows, automate data pulls, and craft powerful visualizations. Plus: Share your voice in the C2ER Annual Survey, explore new reports from members, and catch up on the latest data trends. Read the full newsletter here!
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute October 16, 2025: This month, we’re spotlighting From Raw Data to Regional Insights—a hands-on Intermediate R training designed to help workforce and economic researchers transform data into actionable insights. You’ll also find new reports, data tools, and articles from across the field, plus upcoming events, e-learning opportunities, and member highlights that keep you connected to the latest in workforce and regional analysis.
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute October 2, 2025: This issue is packed with updates you won’t want to miss—new training opportunities, fresh reports from members, and the latest headlines shaping workforce and economic research. Plus, explore upcoming events and resources designed to strengthen your skills and analysis. Click through to see the full newsletter online.
Continue ReadingResearch Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute September 18, 2025: In This Issue – Call for proposals is open for the 2026 C2ER + LMI Institute Conference in Memphis—submit yours by September 30! Plus, sharpen your skills at our Intermediate R workshop this November. Explore new reports, member insights, and upcoming events inside this issue.
Continue ReadingAs we wrap up the C2ER State Business Incentives update, we’re looking at nationwide trends. What kinds of programs are states launching? What challenges are they trying to solve? Where do we see the most activity? This blog explores how new and evolving incentives are shaping state economic development strategies. Program Numbers and Focus Although […]
Continue ReadingAmerican manufacturing employment has been on the decline since the late 1970s. Offshoring—moving production overseas to lower costs—together with productivity and technological improvements like artificial intelligence and automation, have contributed to a significant downturn in manufacturing employment in the US.[1] As such, more states have shifted their focus from traditional industries, like manufacturing, to innovation-driven […]
Continue ReadingC2ER Quarterly – 2025 Summer Edition: This edition is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and showcase your work! From our upcoming 66th Annual Conference in Memphis (June 17–19, 2026) and the Call for Proposals, to training courses and the latest research from our members, there’s something for everyone. Get involved, expand your expertise, and celebrate the incredible work happening across our network.
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