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A Moment Of Opportunity: Strategies For Inclusive Economic Growth, Michelle Miller-Adams, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein Aug 2021

A Moment Of Opportunity: Strategies For Inclusive Economic Growth, Michelle Miller-Adams, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein

Upjohn Institute Technical Reports

No abstract provided.


Estimating The Impacts Of Business Assistance Programs: The Case Of The Manufacturing Extension Partnership And Multi-Year Estimates, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Kenneth Voytek Jan 2020

Estimating The Impacts Of Business Assistance Programs: The Case Of The Manufacturing Extension Partnership And Multi-Year Estimates, Jim Robey, Randall W. Eberts, Kenneth Voytek

Presentations

No abstract provided.


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

Reports

No abstract provided.


Economic Development Strategic Plan For The City Of Waco, Texas, George A. Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, Bridget F. Timmeney, Dennis Burnside, Jim Robey May 2014

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


U.S. Employment Outlook For 2014: Can The U.S. Economy Stand On Its Own?, Randall W. Eberts Feb 2014

U.S. Employment Outlook For 2014: Can The U.S. Economy Stand On Its Own?, Randall W. Eberts

Periodical Articles

No abstract provided.


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

Reports

No abstract provided.


U.S. Employment Outlook For 2013, Randall W. Eberts Jan 2013

U.S. Employment Outlook For 2013, Randall W. Eberts

Periodical Articles

No abstract provided.


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

Reports

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 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

Reports

No abstract provided.


An Assessment Of Eda's Partnership Planning Program, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts, Larry Ledebur, Claudette Robey, Daila Shimek, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Batson, Jim Robey, Jacob Duritsky, Kim Merik Aug 2011

An Assessment Of Eda's Partnership Planning Program, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts, Larry Ledebur, Claudette Robey, Daila Shimek, Kevin O'Brien, Andrew Batson, Jim Robey, Jacob Duritsky, Kim Merik

Reports

This report examines EDA‘s Partnership Planning Program, which consists of Economic Development Districts (EDDs) and the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) they are required to create, and provides recommendations as to how the program could be improved to lead effective regional development strategic efforts.


When Will Us Employment Recover From The Great Recession?, Randall W. Eberts Jan 2011

When Will Us Employment Recover From The Great Recession?, Randall W. Eberts

Periodical Articles

No abstract provided.


Economic Dashboard Supplemental Report: Other Social And Economic Indicators, George A. Erickcek Aug 2007

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


Flint, Michigan: Dashboard Indicators Report, George A. Erickcek Aug 2007

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

Reports

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


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 Jun 2007

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


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

Reports

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 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

Reports

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.


Small Cities Blues: Looking For Growth Factors In Small And Medium-Sized Cities, George A. Erickcek, Hannah J. Mckinney Jun 2004

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

Upjohn Institute Working Papers

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 …


Benchmarking Study Of The Small Business Environment In Saginaw County, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Nov 2003

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Sep 2003

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


Economic Analysis Of The Calhoun County Economy: What Needs To Be Done For The Future? Final Report, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Aug 2002

Economic Analysis Of The Calhoun County Economy: What Needs To Be Done For The Future? Final Report, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

Reports

No abstract provided.


Economic Impact Of Pharmacia On Kalamazoo County In 2001, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Apr 2002

Economic Impact Of Pharmacia On Kalamazoo County In 2001, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

Reports

No abstract provided.


The Economic Impact Of Cornerstone Alliance On Berrien County, George A. Erickcek Dec 2001

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Nov 2001

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


Economic Impact Of Pharmacia On Kalamazoo County In 2000, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Oct 2001

Economic Impact Of Pharmacia On Kalamazoo County In 2000, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts

Reports

No abstract provided.


St. Joseph County Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Sep 2001

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


Economic Impact Of Pharmacia On Kalamazoo County In 1999, George A. Erickcek Jan 2001

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


The Benton Harbor Area Benchmarking Study, George A. Erickcek, Brad R. Watts Dec 2000

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

Reports

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 Nov 2000

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


The Economic Impact Of Health Services In Muskegon County, George A. Erickcek Jul 2000

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

Reports

No abstract provided.


Small Business Capital Access Study For The Cleveland Area: Summary Outline Of Findings, George A. Erickcek Jul 1997

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

Reports

No abstract provided.