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Proposed Federal Budget Signals Cuts to Core Economic Data Capacity

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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.

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The Rise of Sector-Specific Incentives: States Double Down on Advanced Manufacturing

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The 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 […]

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Powering Industry Growth Through Workforce Investment

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A 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 […]

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C2ER Quarterly – 2025 Spring Edition🌱

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The 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!

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Research Matters – C2ER/LMI Institute April 17, 2025

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Research 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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