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2010 Economic Impact Of The University Of Texas At El Paso, David A. Schauer, Elizabeth K. Gibson, Guadalupe Corral, Mario Caire Dec 2010

2010 Economic Impact Of The University Of Texas At El Paso, David A. Schauer, Elizabeth K. Gibson, Guadalupe Corral, Mario Caire

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The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) continues to be a significant contributor to the regional economy. In its 96th year of operation, the University of Texas at El Paso currently provides educational opportunities for over 22,000 students. In doing so, UTEP employs 3,100 individuals and has an annual operating budget of $335 million, clearly making it a significant contributor to the regional economy of West Texas and the Paso del Norte region. UTEP is one of the largest business concerns in El Paso. The presence of the University impacts, both directly and indirectly, local business volume, household income, …


The 2009 Contribution Of Professional And Public Programs (P3) To The El Paso Community, Elizabeth K. Gibson, Guadalupe Corral, David A. Schauer, Mario Caire, Dennis L. Soden Sep 2010

The 2009 Contribution Of Professional And Public Programs (P3) To The El Paso Community, Elizabeth K. Gibson, Guadalupe Corral, David A. Schauer, Mario Caire, Dennis L. Soden

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The Institute for Policy and Economic Development (IPED) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was contracted by Professional and Public Programs (P3), the continuing education division of UTEP, to conduct a study assessing the impact of the organization on the local community, as well as evaluate the programs offered by its Professional Training and Development (PT&D) and Community Enrichment (CE) departments. As a continuing education provider, P3 offers a variety of educational, professional and personal programs to the El Paso region’s traditional and non-traditional consumers of University resources including business, professional, and government entities, as well as …


Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center -- El Paso (Ttuhsc-Ep): 2010 Economic Impact On El Paso, Texas, David A. Schauer, Elizabeth K. Gibson Aug 2010

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center -- El Paso (Ttuhsc-Ep): 2010 Economic Impact On El Paso, Texas, David A. Schauer, Elizabeth K. Gibson

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No abstract provided.


Boeing Expansion Project: The Economic Impact Of An Expansion Of The Boeing Facility In El Paso, Texas, Elizabeth K. Gibson, David A. Schauer, Roberto Tinajero, Guadalupe Corral Apr 2010

Boeing Expansion Project: The Economic Impact Of An Expansion Of The Boeing Facility In El Paso, Texas, Elizabeth K. Gibson, David A. Schauer, Roberto Tinajero, Guadalupe Corral

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The purpose of this study is to quantify the economic and fiscal impacts of an expansion of local Boeing Corporation activities on the County of El Paso, as well as the state of Texas. The report estimates potential changes in output, labor income and employment for both the county and the state. Additionally, changes in gross regional product, personal income, retail sales and tax revenues as a result of increased local Boeing employment and capital investment expenditures over a four year period are reported.


2009 Workforce Solutions Employer Survey, Mario E. Caire, Melissa Gonzalez, Roberto Tinajero Jan 2010

2009 Workforce Solutions Employer Survey, Mario E. Caire, Melissa Gonzalez, Roberto Tinajero

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The Institute for Policy and Economic Development (IPED) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was contracted by Workforce Solutions - Upper Rio Grande (WS-URG) Workforce Development Board (WDB) to conduct a client satisfaction survey. For purposes of this survey, “client” refers to employers who have used WS-URG business services such as job postings, job fairs and hiring fairs. The goals of the survey were to assess the quality of business services offered to clients and client satisfaction with those services. The survey also collected data on an employer’s industry classification and size in terms of number of …


2009 Workforce Solutions Customer Survey, Mario E. Caire, Elizabeth K. Gibson, Melissa Gonzalez Jan 2010

2009 Workforce Solutions Customer Survey, Mario E. Caire, Elizabeth K. Gibson, Melissa Gonzalez

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The Institute for Policy and Economic Development (IPED) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was contracted by Workforce Solutions - Upper Rio Grande (WSURG) Workforce Development Board (WDB) to conduct a customer satisfaction survey. For purposes of this survey, “customer” refers to individuals who have received WS-URG services (such as job search, resume writing, etc.) or have attended a WS-URG sponsored training program. The goals of the survey were to assess customer satisfaction with and the quality of services offered by WS-URG and to evaluate satisfaction with training programs. The survey was also designed to collect information …


The Economic Impact Of Project Arriba On El Paso, Texas, David A. Schauer, Elizabeth K. Gibson Jan 2010

The Economic Impact Of Project Arriba On El Paso, Texas, David A. Schauer, Elizabeth K. Gibson

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No abstract provided.


2010 Economic Impact Of The University Of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College On Cameron County, Texas, David A. Schauer, Elizabeth K. Gibson Jan 2010

2010 Economic Impact Of The University Of Texas At Brownsville And Texas Southmost College On Cameron County, Texas, David A. Schauer, Elizabeth K. Gibson

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The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) and Texas Southmost College (TSC) continue to be a significant contributor to the Rio Grande Valley regional economy and its 1.1 million residents. UTB/TSC’s educational services to the region trace back to 1926. At present, UTB/TSC provides educational opportunities in over 150 undergraduate and 23 graduate programs for over 17,000 students. In doing so, UTB/TSC employs more than 2,500 individuals and has an annual operating budget exceeding $120 million, clearly making it a significant contributor to the regional economy. UTB/TSC is one of the largest business concerns in the Rio Grande Valley. The …