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August 24, 2023 Feature 💡FRED Data Practitioner Badge: Your Fast Track to CERP Excellence in Economic Research We are happy to announce that the FRED® data practitioner badge now qualifies as three points towards earning your CERP (certified economic research professional) designation from C2ER! This digital badge program focuses on seven foundational FRED® data skills and […]
Continue ReadingIntroduction With the passage of the American Rescue Plan in 2021, Congress reauthorized the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI 2.0) with an allocation of $10 billion to improve access to capital for underserved small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) administers the program and oversaw a first round (SSBCI 1.0) from 2010 and […]
Continue Reading2023 – Summer Edition In This Issue: Letter from the C2ER Chair on Professional Development Step Into the Incentives Spotlight C2ER Partners With FRED on Data Practitioner Digital Badge Program Set Sail for Norfolk, VA in 2024 for the C2ER/LMI Institute Annual Conference LEARN Message from Angela Ladetto, C2ER Chair Dear C2ER members, For […]
Continue ReadingAlmost 18% of the country’s economy and 30% of American jobs are directly or indirectly tied to food and agriculture, making the agribusiness industry a cornerstone of the American economy.[1] Although the primary output of the industry is livestock and crops, there is so much more that the industry offers including the support of livelihood […]
Continue ReadingTo maintain a competitive edge in attracting businesses, states develop their incentive programs to build on current strengths or fill gaps in economic development. Since incentive programs are catered to the needs of each state, regions’ programs differ in structure, type, and size. The specifics of a program may ultimately be the deciding factor for […]
Continue ReadingAs the C2ER State Incentives update comes to a close, we will begin publishing a series of blogs detailing new insights and findings. This first entry will focus on general trends in the Incentives data. Of particular interest this year, is the status of COVID -19 recovery programs which states are winding down. As one […]
Continue ReadingJuly 27, 2023 Feature Better Data ➡️ Better Communications ➡️ Better Decisions Agenda Do you have access to the most relevant data about your region? Are you getting the right answers from your data? Can you effectively communicate your economic analysis to key stakeholders? Join us in Pittsburgh, PA from September 13-15 for the […]
Continue ReadingThe C2ER/LMI Institute Fall Training Series The Council for Community and Economic Research is dedicated to improving the skills of community and economic development research professionals. In cooperation with the LMI Institute, here is our slate of 2023 fall training classes. Foundations of Economic Development Research September 13 – 15, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA Basic Labor Market […]
Continue ReadingJuly 13, 2023 Feature Discover Essential Skills for Community and Economic Development Researchers Agenda Are you interested in becoming a community and economic development researcher? Look no further! On September 13-15, we will be offering a course designed to equip researchers with the knowledge and tools necessary to support state and regional economic development strategies. […]
Continue ReadingJune 29, 2023 Feature C2ER is Looking For People* to Join Our 2023-2024 C2ER Board Committees Help guide and shape C2ER by getting involved in our committees! Select the committee you wish to join below. *Committee members must be a current member of C2ER and attend four meetings per year, about an hour each. […]
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