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Projecting The Demand For Workers In The Production Of Lithium-Ion Batteries In The United States, Erik Vasilauskas, Dakota Mccracken, Michael Horrigan May 2024

Projecting The Demand For Workers In The Production Of Lithium-Ion Batteries In The United States, Erik Vasilauskas, Dakota Mccracken, Michael Horrigan

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Southwest Michigan Wage And Benefits Survey: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, And Branch Counties, Dakota Mccracken, Val Gipper, Michael Horrigan Apr 2023

Southwest Michigan Wage And Benefits Survey: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, And Branch Counties, Dakota Mccracken, Val Gipper, Michael Horrigan

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Aligning Kresa Efe/Cte Course Offerings With Local Business Needs: Results Of Two Studies, W.E. Upjohn Institute For Employment Research Jan 2023

Aligning Kresa Efe/Cte Course Offerings With Local Business Needs: Results Of Two Studies, W.E. Upjohn Institute For Employment Research

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South Haven Community Health Assessment, Jim Robey, George Erickcek, Kathleen Bolter, Gerrit Anderson, Emily Boyle Mar 2022

South Haven Community Health Assessment, Jim Robey, George Erickcek, Kathleen Bolter, Gerrit Anderson, Emily Boyle

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Construction Of Broadband In The Eastern Upper Peninsula Of Michigan: Estimates Of Economic Impacts, Jim Robey May 2021

Construction Of Broadband In The Eastern Upper Peninsula Of Michigan: Estimates Of Economic Impacts, Jim Robey

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The Merit Network, in support of a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant application, asked the Regional and Economic Planning Services Team at the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research (Upjohn) to estimate the economic impact of building and maintaining more than 70 miles of broadband infrastructure in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The region for estimating economic impacts is referred to as the eastern Upper Peninsula (EUP) and the region includes Luce, Chippewa, and Mackinac counties. The estimates for constructing the broadband infrastructure are reported for the period 2021 to 2023 and include labor as well as …


Community Health Assessment: Kalamazoo, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson Apr 2021

Community Health Assessment: Kalamazoo, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson

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Community Health Assessment: Van Buren County, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson Apr 2021

Community Health Assessment: Van Buren County, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson

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Workforce And Demographic Profile Of Berrien, Cass, And Van Buren Counties, Jim Robey Apr 2021

Workforce And Demographic Profile Of Berrien, Cass, And Van Buren Counties, Jim Robey

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The Whirlpool Corporation, located in Benton Harbor Charter Township, asked the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research to develop a dashboard of indicators portraying the current and future (where possible) “economic” health of the region.


Mccamly Plaza Economic Impact Report, Jim Robey Apr 2021

Mccamly Plaza Economic Impact Report, Jim Robey

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In August of 2020, leadership at Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) requested that the Regional and Economic Planning Services Team at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research (Upjohn) create a set of estimates for the renovation and operation of the McCamly Plaza Hotel and Plaza located in downtown Battle Creek.


Impact Estimates For The Freshwater Center, Jim Robey Apr 2021

Impact Estimates For The Freshwater Center, Jim Robey

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Lake Superior State University, in support of a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant application, asked the Regional and Economic Planning Services Team at the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research (Upjohn) to estimate the economic impact of building and operating the Freshwater Center (Center) in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.


Impact Estimates For Fort Custer Multi-Tenant Industrial Space, Jim Robey Apr 2021

Impact Estimates For Fort Custer Multi-Tenant Industrial Space, Jim Robey

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In support of a grant application to be submitted to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) asked the Regional and Economic Planning Services Team at the W. E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research (Upjohn) to estimate the economic impact of the building and operations of a multi-tenant industrial incubator in Battle Creek, Michigan.


Economic Impact Of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School Of Medicine, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter Mar 2021

Economic Impact Of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School Of Medicine, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter

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Estimating The Economic Impacts Of Gull Lake View Golf Club And Resort, Jim Robey, Stephen Biddle, Claudette Robey, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, Kathleen Bolter Jul 2020

Estimating The Economic Impacts Of Gull Lake View Golf Club And Resort, Jim Robey, Stephen Biddle, Claudette Robey, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, Kathleen Bolter

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Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort, located in Augusta, Michigan, operates several golf courses in the greater Kalamazoo region. A significant portion of its clients is not only from outside the region, but also outside the state of Michigan. Along with golf operations, Gull Lake View offers lodging, spa services, eating and drinking establishments, and meetings, weddings, and other events. The Resort wanted to better understand from where outside the region its patrons come and the economic impact resulting from the activities generated by these patrons.


The Economic Impact Of The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Mep), 2018, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter Jul 2020

The Economic Impact Of The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Mep), 2018, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter

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Analyses of the overall effect of individual state Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) projects on corresponding states' economies for the year 2018.


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

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

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Occupational Outlook For The Construction Industry In The Greater Grand Rapids-Holland-Muskegon Region, Brian Pittelko, George A. Erickcek Sep 2014

Occupational Outlook For The Construction Industry In The Greater Grand Rapids-Holland-Muskegon Region, Brian Pittelko, George A. Erickcek

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Development Of An Economic And Social Dashboard For Berrien County, George A. Erickcek Jul 2013

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

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Economic And Fiscal Impact Of The Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek Sep 2012

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

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No abstract provided.


The Impacts Of Macomb Community College On The Economy Of Macomb County, George A. Erickcek, Kevin M. Hollenbeck Jul 2012

The Impacts Of Macomb Community College On The Economy Of Macomb County, George A. Erickcek, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

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Tracking The Transition Of Michigan's Displaced Auto Workers During Significant Restructuring In The Auto Industry, Randall W. Eberts, Kenneth J. Kline Apr 2012

Tracking The Transition Of Michigan's Displaced Auto Workers During Significant Restructuring In The Auto Industry, Randall W. Eberts, Kenneth J. Kline

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Identification Of The Common Salient Characteristics Of Successful Intergovernmental Cooperation And Consolidation Of Governmental Services In Kent County, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Apr 2012

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

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Employer Resource Networks: What Works In Forming A Successful Ern?, Bridget Timmeney, Kevin M. Hollenbeck Jan 2012

Employer Resource Networks: What Works In Forming A Successful Ern?, Bridget Timmeney, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

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Economic Impact Of Kalamazoo College, Brad R. Watts Oct 2011

Economic Impact Of Kalamazoo College, Brad R. Watts

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An Assessment Of The Bc Careers Employer Resource Network: Its Contributions To The Ern Model, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, George A. Erickcek, Bridget Timmeney Apr 2011

An Assessment Of The Bc Careers Employer Resource Network: Its Contributions To The Ern Model, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, George A. Erickcek, Bridget Timmeney

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The Economic Impact Of Oaklawn Hospital On The Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek Oct 2010

The Economic Impact Of Oaklawn Hospital On The Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek

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No abstract provided.


Labor Market Profile Of The Central Area Michigan Works Region, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek Jun 2008

Labor Market Profile Of The Central Area Michigan Works Region, Brad R. Watts, George A. Erickcek

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Net Impact Evaluation Of Michigan's Jet (Jobs, Education, And Training) Program, Randall W. Eberts Jun 2008

Net Impact Evaluation Of Michigan's Jet (Jobs, Education, And Training) Program, Randall W. Eberts

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The purpose of this study is to estimate the net impact of Michigan's JET (Jobs, Education, and Training) program. JET marks a change in the way the State of Michigan provides services to increase the economic opportunities of its low-income residents. In 2004, directors of the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG) created the Workforce Action Network (WAN), a group representing workforce development professionals, educators, advocacy organizations, human services agencies, and state and local government staff. The directors charged WAN with developing a set of comprehensive recommendations to strengthen the state's Work …


Emerging Industries: Looking Beyond The Usual Suspects: A Report To Wired, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Sep 2007

Emerging Industries: Looking Beyond The Usual Suspects: A Report To Wired, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

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Michigan Socioeconomic Conditions And Trends: West Michigan Compared To East Michigan, Brad R. Watts May 2007

Michigan Socioeconomic Conditions And Trends: West Michigan Compared To East Michigan, Brad R. Watts

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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 Mar 2007

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

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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.