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Economic And Fiscal Impact Of The Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek Jun 2015

Economic And Fiscal Impact Of The Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Economic Dashboard Supplemental Report: Other Social And Economic Indicators, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Economic Dashboard Supplemental Report: Other Social And Economic Indicators, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Assessment Of The Importance Of Small Business To Kalamazoo County's Economy And The Adequacy Of Services To Nurture Small Business Formation, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Assessment Of The Importance Of Small Business To Kalamazoo County's Economy And The Adequacy Of Services To Nurture Small Business Formation, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Economic Scan And Workforce Development Profile: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, And St. Joseph Counties, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney, Suprotik Stotz-Ghosh Feb 2015

Economic Scan And Workforce Development Profile: Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, And St. Joseph Counties, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek, Bridget F. Timmeney, Suprotik Stotz-Ghosh

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Small Business Capital Access Study For The Cleveland Area: Summary Outline Of Findings, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Small Business Capital Access Study For The Cleveland Area: Summary Outline Of Findings, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Development Of An Economic And Social Dashboard For Berrien County, George Erickcek Feb 2015

Development Of An Economic And Social Dashboard For Berrien County, George Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


St. Joseph County Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Feb 2015

St. Joseph County Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Small Cities Blues: Looking For Growth Factors In Small And Medium-Sized Cities, George A. Erickcek, Hannah J. Mckinney Feb 2015

Small Cities Blues: Looking For Growth Factors In Small And Medium-Sized Cities, George A. Erickcek, Hannah J. Mckinney

George A. Erickcek

The purpose of this exploratory study is to attempt to identify particular public policies which have the potential to increase the economic viability of smaller metropolitan areas and cities. We identify characteristics associated with smaller metro areas that performed better-than-expected (winners) and worse-than-expected (losers) during the 1990s, given their resources, industrial mix, and location as of 1990. Once these characteristics have been identified, we look for evidence that public policy choices may have promoted and enhanced a metro area's ability to succeed and to regain control of its own economic destiny. Methodologically, we construct a regression model which identifies the …


Assessing The Importance Of Small Business In The Greater Cleveland Area, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Assessing The Importance Of Small Business In The Greater Cleveland Area, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


The 1993 Economic Impact Of The Upjohn Company On Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek, Christine R. Fahndrich Feb 2015

The 1993 Economic Impact Of The Upjohn Company On Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek, Christine R. Fahndrich

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Thinking About The Future Of Small Metropolitan Areas, George A. Erickcek, Hannah J. Mckinney Feb 2015

Thinking About The Future Of Small Metropolitan Areas, George A. Erickcek, Hannah J. Mckinney

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Flint, Michigan: Dashboard Indicators Report, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Flint, Michigan: Dashboard Indicators Report, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

Provides a Dashboard of Economic Indicators for the Flint, Michigan MSA.


The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Feb 2015

The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Southcentral Michigan Five-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy: Final Report, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget Timmeney Feb 2015

Southcentral Michigan Five-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy: Final Report, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget Timmeney

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Benchmarking Study Of The Small Business Environment In Saginaw County, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Feb 2015

Benchmarking Study Of The Small Business Environment In Saginaw County, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


The 1990 Economic Impact Of The Upjohn Company On Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

The 1990 Economic Impact Of The Upjohn Company On Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Identification Of The Common Salient Characteristics Of Successful Intergovernmental Cooperation And Consolidation Of Governmental Services In Kent County, George A. Erickcek, Brad Watts Feb 2015

Identification Of The Common Salient Characteristics Of Successful Intergovernmental Cooperation And Consolidation Of Governmental Services In Kent County, George A. Erickcek, Brad Watts

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


The Economic Impact Of Health Services In Muskegon County, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

The Economic Impact Of Health Services In Muskegon County, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


The Economic Impact Of Cornerstone Alliance On Berrien County, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

The Economic Impact Of Cornerstone Alliance On Berrien County, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Economic Impact Of Pharmacia On Kalamazoo County In 1999, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Economic Impact Of Pharmacia On Kalamazoo County In 1999, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Economic Development Recommendations That Focus On The "Working Poor": Lessons From Waco, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget Timmeney, Jim Robey Feb 2015

Economic Development Recommendations That Focus On The "Working Poor": Lessons From Waco, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget Timmeney, Jim Robey

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Economic Analysis Of The Greater South Haven Area: Choices & Consequences, George A. Erickcek, Christine R. Fahndrich Feb 2015

Economic Analysis Of The Greater South Haven Area: Choices & Consequences, George A. Erickcek, Christine R. Fahndrich

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Economic And Fiscal Impact Of The Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Economic And Fiscal Impact Of The Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


The 1989 Economic Impact Of The Upjohn Company On Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

The 1989 Economic Impact Of The Upjohn Company On Kalamazoo County, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Identification Of The Key Economic And Social Issues Facing The Greater Battle Creek Area, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Identification Of The Key Economic And Social Issues Facing The Greater Battle Creek Area, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Economic Impact Of The Proposed Cme North American Merchant Energy, Llc Gas-Powered Electric Power Plant On Berrien County, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

Economic Impact Of The Proposed Cme North American Merchant Energy, Llc Gas-Powered Electric Power Plant On Berrien County, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Economic Development Strategic Plan For The City Of Waco, Texas, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget Timmeney, Dennis Burnside, Jim Robey Feb 2015

Economic Development Strategic Plan For The City Of Waco, Texas, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget Timmeney, Dennis Burnside, Jim Robey

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


An Economic Opportunity Concept For The Northside Of The City Of Kalamazoo, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek Feb 2015

An Economic Opportunity Concept For The Northside Of The City Of Kalamazoo, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.


Industrial And Occupational Strengths And Potential In Michigan’S Economic Regions: A Description And Presentation Of A New Database, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek, Wei-Jang Huang Feb 2015

Industrial And Occupational Strengths And Potential In Michigan’S Economic Regions: A Description And Presentation Of A New Database, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek, Wei-Jang Huang

George A. Erickcek

This report describes a preliminary version of an Upjohn Institute database that covers the economic development potential of different industries and occupations in Michigan’s regions. The MERIOD (Michigan Economic Region Industrial and Occupational Development) database surveys specialized industries and high-growth industries in each of the fifteen metro areas. It identifies export- based industries to the six-digit NAICS level and explores recent growth trends in these industries in both the Michigan metro area and at the national level.


Economic Impact Of Northwestern Michigan College: Final Report, George Erickcek Feb 2015

Economic Impact Of Northwestern Michigan College: Final Report, George Erickcek

George A. Erickcek

No abstract provided.