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AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Leadership in Community and Economic Research WorkshopLeadership in Community and Economic Research WorkshopLeadership in Community and Economic Research WorkshopLeadership in Community and Economic Research Workshop

for Research Managers and Policy Leadersfor Research Managers and Policy Leadersfor Research Managers and Policy Leadersfor Research Managers and Policy Leaders Rhapsody BallroomRhapsody BallroomRhapsody BallroomRhapsody Ballroom

Using Local Employment Dynamics for Using Local Employment Dynamics for Using Local Employment Dynamics for Using Local Employment Dynamics for

Workforce AnalysisWorkforce AnalysisWorkforce AnalysisWorkforce Analysis George Benson RoomGeorge Benson RoomGeorge Benson RoomGeorge Benson Room

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Pre-Conference Activities

Tracking Your Region’s Tracking Your Region’s Tracking Your Region’s Tracking Your Region’s

Economic PerformanceEconomic PerformanceEconomic PerformanceEconomic Performance Rhapsody BallroomRhapsody BallroomRhapsody BallroomRhapsody Ballroom8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental BreakfastContinental BreakfastContinental BreakfastContinental Breakfast Rhapsody Rhapsody Rhapsody Rhapsody Ballroom FoyerBallroom FoyerBallroom FoyerBallroom Foyer

State Economic Researchers’ State Economic Researchers’ State Economic Researchers’ State Economic Researchers’ August August August August Wilson RoomWilson RoomWilson RoomWilson Room

RoundtableRoundtableRoundtableRoundtable

• Session 1: Today’s Economic and Workforce AnalysisSession 1: Today’s Economic and Workforce AnalysisSession 1: Today’s Economic and Workforce AnalysisSession 1: Today’s Economic and Workforce Analysis

• Session 2: State Business Incentives Policy ReformSession 2: State Business Incentives Policy ReformSession 2: State Business Incentives Policy ReformSession 2: State Business Incentives Policy Reform

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental BreakfastContinental BreakfastContinental BreakfastContinental Breakfast Symphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & Foyer

Cost of Living Index Update Cost of Living Index Update Cost of Living Index Update Cost of Living Index Update Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy Stewart Stewart Stewart Stewart RoomRoomRoomRoom

and Planning Sessionand Planning Sessionand Planning Sessionand Planning Session

Regional Economic Researchers’ Regional Economic Researchers’ Regional Economic Researchers’ Regional Economic Researchers’ Rhapsody Ballroom IRhapsody Ballroom IRhapsody Ballroom IRhapsody Ballroom I

RoundtableRoundtableRoundtableRoundtable

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

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Conference Activities

Introduction and Welcome Introduction and Welcome Introduction and Welcome Introduction and Welcome Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Economic OutlookEconomic OutlookEconomic OutlookEconomic Outlook Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom

3:00 p.m. – 3:05 p.m. Moment at the Moment at the Moment at the Moment at the MicMicMicMic: Geographic Solutions: Geographic Solutions: Geographic Solutions: Geographic Solutions Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom

3:05 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Exhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking Break Symphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom Foyer

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: Rhapsody Rhapsody Rhapsody Rhapsody Ballroom Ballroom Ballroom Ballroom II, Jimmy StewartII, Jimmy StewartII, Jimmy StewartII, Jimmy Stewart

Room, August Room, August Room, August Room, August Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Room, Rhapsody Ballroom IRoom, Rhapsody Ballroom IRoom, Rhapsody Ballroom IRoom, Rhapsody Ballroom I

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. New Member/Board Meet & Greet New Member/Board Meet & Greet New Member/Board Meet & Greet New Member/Board Meet & Greet Rhapsody Rhapsody Rhapsody Rhapsody Ballroom Ballroom Ballroom Ballroom FoyerFoyerFoyerFoyer

Exhibitor Happy HourExhibitor Happy HourExhibitor Happy HourExhibitor Happy Hour

Moment at the Moment at the Moment at the Moment at the MicMicMicMic: : : : EMSI EMSI EMSI EMSI Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom

Plenary PresentationPlenary PresentationPlenary PresentationPlenary Presentation Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom

9:15 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: Rhapsody Rhapsody Rhapsody Rhapsody Ballroom Ballroom Ballroom Ballroom II, Jimmy II, Jimmy II, Jimmy II, Jimmy Stewart Stewart Stewart Stewart

Room, August Room, August Room, August Room, August Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson Room, Rhapsody Ballroom IRoom, Rhapsody Ballroom IRoom, Rhapsody Ballroom IRoom, Rhapsody Ballroom I

10:45 a.m.– 11:15 a.m. Exhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking Break Symphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom Foyer

Lunch and Keynote PresentationLunch and Keynote PresentationLunch and Keynote PresentationLunch and Keynote Presentation Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom12:30 p.m.– 2:00 p.m.

Transformation Tours Transformation Tours Transformation Tours Transformation Tours Meet in Hotel LobbyMeet in Hotel LobbyMeet in Hotel LobbyMeet in Hotel Lobby2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. River Cruise Conference Reception River Cruise Conference Reception River Cruise Conference Reception River Cruise Conference Reception Meet in Hotel LobbyMeet in Hotel LobbyMeet in Hotel LobbyMeet in Hotel Lobby

C2ER Membership Business MeetingC2ER Membership Business MeetingC2ER Membership Business MeetingC2ER Membership Business Meeting Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom

8:30 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Breakfast Keynote SpeakerBreakfast Keynote SpeakerBreakfast Keynote SpeakerBreakfast Keynote Speaker Symphony Symphony Symphony Symphony BallroomBallroomBallroomBallroom

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Plated BreakfastPlated BreakfastPlated BreakfastPlated Breakfast Symphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & Foyer

7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: BREAKOUT Sessions: Rhapsody Ballroom, Jimmy Rhapsody Ballroom, Jimmy Rhapsody Ballroom, Jimmy Rhapsody Ballroom, Jimmy Stewart Stewart Stewart Stewart

Room, August Room, August Room, August Room, August Wilson Wilson Wilson Wilson RoomRoomRoomRoom

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Continental BreakfastContinental BreakfastContinental BreakfastContinental Breakfast Symphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & Foyer

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Regional Data UpdateRegional Data UpdateRegional Data UpdateRegional Data Update Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom

Conference AdjournsConference AdjournsConference AdjournsConference Adjourns12:30 p.m.

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Welcome

June 2, 2014

Hello Fellow Research Professionals!

As your Board Chair, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 54th C2ER Annual Conference &

LMI Forum!

In 2004, I attended my first conference in Memphis. It immediately became one of the

highlights of my year. Not only is it a great opportunity to learn about the newest data sources

and latest research and analysis methods, but it provides an unparalleled opportunity to

interact with your peers from around the country. Being able to share insights on research

techniques and challenges is one of the most valuable things I have taken away from the

event.

This year’s conference has extra special meaning for me as I get to welcome you to my

hometown of Pittsburgh. There are few cities that better represent our conference theme -

Discover the Keystones to Transformation. When I moved here 23 years ago, the scars of the

collapse of the steel industry were still raw, and abandoned steel mill lined the rivers. But I

have been fortunate to witness firsthand the remarkable transformation of the region. While

we still remain a center of metals technology, our economy is now much more diversified. The

former mill sites have largely been redeveloped, new attractions have opened and our rivers

have become more than an industrial waterway.

While you are here I hope you get a chance to experience some of what Pittsburgh has to offer.

Our tours will only scratch the surface. Even though I have lived here more than 20 years, I am

still discovering new treasures in this remarkable region.

I also invite you to learn more about the many other services C2ER offers, including our training

program, our cost-of-living index, our on-line publications and our databases on state business

incentives and state economic development expenditures. In addition, please consider

pursuing certification as a Certified Community Researcher (CCR), which demonstrates to

employers your mastery of the concepts of community and economic development research.

More information on all of these services is available at www.c2er.org.

Also don’t miss our exhibitors. They play a crucial role in making this conference possible. I

always find a great new product or resource.

Finally, I would like to welcome all of the first time attendees. I am sure you will discover the

great group of people that make up the heart and soul of C2ER. Don’t hesitate to introduce

yourself and don’t miss the New Member Board Meet and Greet where you can learn about

how to get involved in the organization.

I hope you enjoy your time in Pittsburgh and a great conference!

Sincerely,

Jim Futrell

Chair, Council for Community and Economic Research

2013-14

Welcome

June 2, 2014

Hello. We are really glad you’re here!

On behalf of the Board and staff of the Labor Market Information Institute, I’d like to

welcome you to this year’s LMI Forum, held once again in conjunction with the C2ER

Annual Conference.

Those of us in the labor market information field are passionately committed to developing

high quality employment-related information, and to making it useful and valuable to all

our customers. We hope that comes across in the workforce research-related agenda

items we’ve prepared for this week.

Beyond the events of this week, don’t forget that the LMI Institute offers a variety of

training opportunities, through in-person classes and webinars, general analyst training

and customized training. The Institute also provides superb infrastructure support to the

broader LMI system. In the past year, we’ve developed a clear Vision and Mission, an

action-oriented Strategic Plan, and new membership options so that entities that are not

affiliated with state government LMI agencies can now join the Institute.

We would welcome your participation in and suggestions regarding any of the LMI

Institute’s activities. To find out more about the LMI Institute, visit our web site at

http://lmiontheweb.org/.

I do want to thank all those who have made this event possible: the leadership and staff of

C2ER, our hosts in Pittsburgh, the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors.

Enjoy the week. Learn new things. Meet great people. And return to your homes, after this

conference, with new skills, new contacts, and renewed passion for your important work.

Sincerely,

Graham Slater

Chair, Labor Market Information Institute Board

Local PartnersThanks to our Local Supporters

Monday June 2, 2014

Leadership in Community and Economic Research Workshop Leadership in Community and Economic Research Workshop Leadership in Community and Economic Research Workshop Leadership in Community and Economic Research Workshop

(For Research Managers and Policy Leaders)(For Research Managers and Policy Leaders)(For Research Managers and Policy Leaders)(For Research Managers and Policy Leaders)

Rhapsody BallroomRhapsody BallroomRhapsody BallroomRhapsody Ballroom

This one-day workshop allows senior leaders to engage in high-level conversations

about challenges and opportunities involved with running research shops. The

workshop will use facilitated discussion and peer-to-peer learning to cover topics

such as setting your research agenda, managing communication with customers

and key stakeholders, and justifying your budget. Participants will share best

practices and lessons learned in addressing challenges.

Instructors:

Drew ConradDrew ConradDrew ConradDrew Conrad, CCR, Sr. Program Manager, Institute for Decision Making Special

Projects Manager, Business & Community Services

Deidre MyersDeidre MyersDeidre MyersDeidre Myers, CCR, Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Oklahoma Department of

Commerce

Tom Tom Tom Tom TveidtTveidtTveidtTveidt, Research Economist, SYNEVA Economics LLC

Preconference Activities

Using Local Employment Dynamics for Workforce AnalysisUsing Local Employment Dynamics for Workforce AnalysisUsing Local Employment Dynamics for Workforce AnalysisUsing Local Employment Dynamics for Workforce Analysis

George Benson RoomGeorge Benson RoomGeorge Benson RoomGeorge Benson Room

This training introduces attendees to U.S. Census Bureau innovative data tools that

release data produced by the Local Employment Dynamics (LED), a collaboration

between the Census Bureau and 53 state partners. These tools provide data on

where workers live and work, wages, and top industries for local areas and

workforce. The online data tools, OnTheMap, OnTheMap for Emergency

Management, LED Extraction tool, and QWI Explorer will be featured through

scenario-based exercises, giving attendees hands-on experience.

Instructors:

Earlene DowellEarlene DowellEarlene DowellEarlene Dowell, Marketing and Training Consultant, Longitudinal Employer-

Household Dynamics (LEHD) Program, Center for Economic Studies, U.S. Census

Bureau

Heath HaywardHeath HaywardHeath HaywardHeath Hayward, Geographer, Center for Economic Studies, U.S. Census Bureau

Doug WaltonDoug WaltonDoug WaltonDoug Walton, Analyst and Junior Economist, LEHD program, U.S. Census Bureau

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

BreakfastBreakfastBreakfastBreakfast

George Benson FoyerGeorge Benson FoyerGeorge Benson FoyerGeorge Benson Foyer

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Tuesday June 3, 2014

Tracking Your Region’s Economic PerformanceTracking Your Region’s Economic PerformanceTracking Your Region’s Economic PerformanceTracking Your Region’s Economic Performance


This session helps you to develop your own regional economic indicators. You will

review basic principles for selecting appropriate measures of regional economic

performance. You will also learn about different data sets and weighting systems to

develop your own index as part of a strategy for tracking your regional or statewide

economic development efforts.

Instructor: Dr. Alfie MeekDr. Alfie MeekDr. Alfie MeekDr. Alfie Meek, CCR, President, Economic Impact Group, LLC


8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.


Rhapsody Ballroom FoyerRhapsody Ballroom FoyerRhapsody Ballroom FoyerRhapsody Ballroom Foyer

Market Square

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Wednesday June 4, 2014

State Economic Researchers’ RoundtableState Economic Researchers’ RoundtableState Economic Researchers’ RoundtableState Economic Researchers’ Roundtable

August Wilson RoomAugust Wilson RoomAugust Wilson RoomAugust Wilson Room

Session 1: Today’s Economic and Workforce AnalysisSession 1: Today’s Economic and Workforce AnalysisSession 1: Today’s Economic and Workforce AnalysisSession 1: Today’s Economic and Workforce Analysis

Facilitators: Sarah Jane Sarah Jane Sarah Jane Sarah Jane MaxtedMaxtedMaxtedMaxted, Manager, U.S. Cluster Mapping/Harvard Business

School

Alan SpellAlan SpellAlan SpellAlan Spell, CCR, Economic Workforce Research Manager, Missouri Economic

Research and Information Center (MERIC)

Jennifer ZellerJennifer ZellerJennifer ZellerJennifer Zeller, CCR, Director of Research, Community & Economic Development,

Georgia Power

This session gives state researchers the opportunity to share their experience and

lessons with today’s economic and workforce analysis, including the use of NAICS

code and SOC code, analysis of target industry and “disruptive” industry, as well as

newly emerging research tools such as the recently redesigned regional cluster mapping site by the Harvard University Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness.

Session 2: State Business Incentives Policy ReformSession 2: State Business Incentives Policy ReformSession 2: State Business Incentives Policy ReformSession 2: State Business Incentives Policy Reform

Facilitators: Parry CarterParry CarterParry CarterParry Carter, Economic Development Tax Incentives Project, The Pew

Charitable Trusts

Nancy McCreaNancy McCreaNancy McCreaNancy McCrea, CCR, Research Director, Maryland Department of Business and

Economic Development

This session provides an opportunity for state researchers to exchange their own

experience with business incentives policy reform and learn what the Pew Charitable

Trusts and C2ER’s sister organization, the Center for Regional Economic

Competitiveness, have found from the Business Incentives Initiative.


8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.


Symphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & FoyerSymphony Ballroom & Foyer

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C2ER Executive Committee

Graham Graham Graham Graham SlaterSlaterSlaterSlater

Salem, OR

Stephanie Stephanie Stephanie Stephanie

McGarrahMcGarrahMcGarrahMcGarrah

Chapel Hill, NC

Matt WaldoMatt WaldoMatt WaldoMatt Waldo

Columbus, OH

Melanie MooreMelanie MooreMelanie MooreMelanie Moore

Jacksonville, FL

Patricia Patricia Patricia Patricia

SilversteinSilversteinSilversteinSilverstein

Littleton, CO

Mary CerneyMary CerneyMary CerneyMary Cerney

Pierre, SDErin CasulloErin CasulloErin CasulloErin Casullo

Baton Rouge, LA

Denise HannaDenise HannaDenise HannaDenise Hanna

Little Rock, AR

James HeldJames HeldJames HeldJames Held, Ph.D.,

CCR - Immediate Past

Chair

Albany, NY

Deidre Myers Deidre Myers Deidre Myers Deidre Myers – CCR,

Secretary-Treasurer

Oklahoma City, OK

Alan Alan Alan Alan SpellSpellSpellSpell, CCR

Jefferson City, MO

Jennifer Zeller, Jennifer Zeller, Jennifer Zeller, Jennifer Zeller, CCR

Atlanta, GA

Eric LongEric LongEric LongEric Long

Oklahoma City, OK

MarlenaMarlenaMarlenaMarlena M. M. M. M. BandurskiBandurskiBandurskiBandurski -

Chair-Elect

Des Moines, IA

Drew Drew Drew Drew ConradConradConradConrad, - CEcD,

CCR - Vice-Chair

Cedar Falls, IA

George HarbenGeorge HarbenGeorge HarbenGeorge Harben, CEcD, CCR

Manassas, VA

Jim FutrellJim FutrellJim FutrellJim Futrell, CCR - Chair

Pittsburgh, PA

C2ER Board of Directors

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cost of Living Index Update and Planning SessionCost of Living Index Update and Planning SessionCost of Living Index Update and Planning SessionCost of Living Index Update and Planning Session

Jimmy Stewart RoomJimmy Stewart RoomJimmy Stewart RoomJimmy Stewart Room

Speakers: Marlena Marlena Marlena Marlena BandurskiBandurskiBandurskiBandurski, Manager of Economic Research, The Greater Des

Moines Partnership

Dean FrutigerDean FrutigerDean FrutigerDean Frutiger, Project Manager, COLI, C2ER

COLI price collectors and data users receive an update on the project’s progress,

including significant enhancements being made to the mix of products available.

Participants can provide input and meet with program management to offer ideas

and discuss data collection issues. We also plan to discuss the new web new web new web new web

applications and additions to that dataset. applications and additions to that dataset. applications and additions to that dataset. applications and additions to that dataset. Wednesday June 4, 2014Regional Economic Researchers’ RoundtableRegional Economic Researchers’ RoundtableRegional Economic Researchers’ RoundtableRegional Economic Researchers’ Roundtable

Rhapsody Ballroom IRhapsody Ballroom IRhapsody Ballroom IRhapsody Ballroom I

Speakers: Eric LongEric LongEric LongEric Long, Research Economist, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber

Melanie MooreMelanie MooreMelanie MooreMelanie Moore, Senior Director of Business Intelligence, Jacksonville Regional

Chamber of Commerce

Bob BallBob BallBob BallBob Ball, Economist, Tulsa Regional Chamber

Tien Tien Tien Tien FloweFloweFloweFlowe, Business Intelligence & Marketing Manager, Jacksonville Regional

Chamber of Commerce

The fourth annual meeting of C2ER’s Regional Researchers' Roundtable provides a

morning filled with networking, information sharing, presentations of “hot button”

topics, and spirited discussion among colleagues from around the country who are

engaged in the practice of regional economic and workforce research. Returning

this year are the always popular segments on answering “oddball” requests for

information and the ‘best practices’ lightning round.


8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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LMI Institute Board of Directors

Graham SlaterGraham SlaterGraham SlaterGraham Slater, Chair

Administrator of Workforce

and Economic Research

Oregon Employment

Department

Salem, OR

Stephanie Stephanie Stephanie Stephanie McGarrahMcGarrahMcGarrahMcGarrah, Vice-Chair

Lecturer and Research Associate

Department of Public Policy,

University of North Carolina-

Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Alexandra Alexandra Alexandra Alexandra HallHallHallHall

Director of Labor Market

Information

Colorado Department of

Labor and Employment

Denver, CO

Bill Bill Bill Bill AndersonAndersonAndersonAnderson

Chief Economist, Research &

Analysis Bureau

Nevada Department of

Employment, Training, &

Rehabilitation

Carson City, NV

Lesley HirschLesley HirschLesley HirschLesley Hirsch

Director, New York City Labor

Market Information Service

City University of New York

Graduate Center

New York, NY

Rebecca RustRebecca RustRebecca RustRebecca Rust

Labor Market Statistics

Director, Labor Market

Statistics Center

Florida Department of

Economic Opportunity

Tallahassee, FL

William William William William NiblackNiblackNiblackNiblack

Manager of Labor Market

Information

Missouri Department of

Economic Development

Jefferson City, MO

Ronald PainterRonald PainterRonald PainterRonald Painter

CEO

National Association of

Workforce Boards

Washington, DC

Spencer WongSpencer WongSpencer WongSpencer Wong

LMI Chief, Labor Market

Information Division

California Employment

Development Department

Sacramento, CA


Introduction and Welcome AddressIntroduction and Welcome AddressIntroduction and Welcome AddressIntroduction and Welcome Address

Symphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony BallroomSymphony Ballroom

Andy Andy Andy Andy MasichMasichMasichMasich, President and CEO, John Heinz Regional History Center

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Economic Outlook: MacroEconomic Outlook: MacroEconomic Outlook: MacroEconomic Outlook: Macro----economic U.S. Outlookeconomic U.S. Outlookeconomic U.S. Outlookeconomic U.S. Outlook


Speaker: Stuart G. HoffmanStuart G. HoffmanStuart G. HoffmanStuart G. Hoffman, Chief Economist, PNC Financial Services Group

The economy is growing again, after a strong showing in 2013. Economic indicators

are encouraging. But, how certain are we that the economy will create the jobs and

new business investment that our states and communities seek? What does the

national picture mean for your region?

3:00 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.

Moment at the Moment at the Moment at the Moment at the MicMicMicMicFeaturing: Featuring: Featuring: Featuring:


3:05 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking BreakExhibitor Networking Break

Symphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom FoyerSymphony Ballroom Foyer


1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Thank you to our Sponsors

Conference Breakout Sessions

Economic Development Keystones: Economic Development Keystones: Economic Development Keystones: Economic Development Keystones:

Role of Philanthropy in Economic and Workforce DevelopmentRole of Philanthropy in Economic and Workforce DevelopmentRole of Philanthropy in Economic and Workforce DevelopmentRole of Philanthropy in Economic and Workforce Development

Rhapsody Ballroom Rhapsody Ballroom Rhapsody Ballroom Rhapsody Ballroom IIIIIIII

Moderator: Jim FutrellJim FutrellJim FutrellJim Futrell, Chair, C2ER & Vice President, Market Research and Analysis,

Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

Speakers: Courtney BrownCourtney BrownCourtney BrownCourtney Brown, Director of Organizational Performance and Evaluation,

Lumina Foundation

E.J. ReedyE.J. ReedyE.J. ReedyE.J. Reedy, Director in Research and Policy, Kauffman Foundation

Rob StephanyRob StephanyRob StephanyRob Stephany, Program Director, Community and Economic Development, The Heinz

Endowments

Foundations are taking a much more active role in supporting data-driven economic

and workforce development. Learn from active foundations what information they

need to make transformational investments.


Workforce Development Keystones:Workforce Development Keystones:Workforce Development Keystones:Workforce Development Keystones:

Defining “Good Jobs”Defining “Good Jobs”Defining “Good Jobs”Defining “Good Jobs”


Moderator: Stephanie Stephanie Stephanie Stephanie McGarrahMcGarrahMcGarrahMcGarrah, Lecturer and Research Associate, Department of

Public Policy, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Speaker: Sue MukherjeeSue MukherjeeSue MukherjeeSue Mukherjee, Director, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry,

Center for Workforce Information and Analysis

Robert Robert Robert Robert SharakSharakSharakSharak, Development & Public Relations Officer, Opportunity Inc.

Creating “good jobs” is a hallmark of federal and state economic recovery strategies.

What the term actually means is less clear. This session focuses on what LMI shops

are doing to help develop an unbiased, universally accepted definition of “good

jobs.”Data Tool Keystones: Data Tool Keystones: Data Tool Keystones: Data Tool Keystones:

Public Presentation & the MediaPublic Presentation & the MediaPublic Presentation & the MediaPublic Presentation & the Media


Moderator: Rebecca RustRebecca RustRebecca RustRebecca Rust, Labor Market Statistics Director, Florida Agency for

Workforce Innovation

Speakers: Douglas Douglas Douglas Douglas HeuckHeuckHeuckHeuck, Editor & Publisher, Pittsburgh Quarterly

Bonnie Bonnie Bonnie Bonnie PfisterPfisterPfisterPfister, Content Manager, ImaginePittsburgh.com at Allegheny Conference

on Community Development

Getting different audiences to care about your research requires much more than a

standard, one-size fits all message. Where should you start when communicating

with policymakers, the media, and the public?

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

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C2ER Products & Services The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) produces several proprietary products and

provides a variety of services to members and non-members.

Cost of Living Index

The quarterly Cost of Living Index compares cost of living differences between urban areas weighted by

different categories of consumer expenditures for mid-management households.

State Business Incentives Database

The State Business Incentives Database is a searchable database of incentive programs used by states for

strategic business attraction. The Business Incentives Database includes more than 1,900 incentive programs

across the country categorized according to program category, program type, geographic focus, and business

need.

State Economic Development Expenditures Database

Collected by aggregating state budget data, the Expenditures Database assesses total resources available for

economic development activity across more than 15 functional areas and multiple funding sources using

consistent funding categorizations.

Training / Webinars

In cooperation with the LMI Institute, C2ER offers a comprehensive training program for economic

development and labor market information analysts and develops and delivers customized training.

Certification

C2ER's primary professional certification, Certified Community Researcher (CCR), is the industry standard for

recognizing excellence in community and economic research. CCRs undertake a rigorous course of training

and evaluation to earn this distinction.

Weekly Update

The C2ER/LMI Institute Weekly Update is an informational "one-stop" for economic development and labor

market researchers.

Annual Conference

The C2ER Annual Conference is the primary national conference for economic development, and is held in

conjunction with the LMI Annual Forum.

Technical Assistance

In cooperation with the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC), C2ER promotes knowledge-

based economic development efforts by helping local and regional entities to implement data-driven

economic development strategies.


3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Learning Labs:Learning Labs:Learning Labs:Learning Labs:

Using LMI to facilitate Rapid ReUsing LMI to facilitate Rapid ReUsing LMI to facilitate Rapid ReUsing LMI to facilitate Rapid Re----employment employment employment employment

(Sponsored by Geographic Solutions)(Sponsored by Geographic Solutions)(Sponsored by Geographic Solutions)(Sponsored by Geographic Solutions)


Speakers: Paul ToomeyPaul ToomeyPaul ToomeyPaul Toomey, President, Geographic Solutions

Shannon Shannon Shannon Shannon RamaekerRamaekerRamaekerRamaeker, LMI Project Manager, Geographic Solutions

This session looks at how some states are using traditional and real time LMI to help

those on long term unemployment find suitable jobs. This includes an outline of the

role of LMI in creating dynamic and effective reemployment plans and also in

monitoring and enforcing the work search activity of claimants.

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.


RealRealRealReal----Time Success: How California’s Centers of Excellence (COE) Use Data Tools to Time Success: How California’s Centers of Excellence (COE) Use Data Tools to Time Success: How California’s Centers of Excellence (COE) Use Data Tools to Time Success: How California’s Centers of Excellence (COE) Use Data Tools to

Advance Economic & Workforce Development Advance Economic & Workforce Development Advance Economic & Workforce Development Advance Economic & Workforce Development


Speakers: ZhenyaZhenyaZhenyaZhenya LindstromLindstromLindstromLindstrom, Director, Center of Excellence, San Diego & Imperial

Region California Community Colleges

Stephen LynchStephen LynchStephen LynchStephen Lynch, Director, Workforce & Economic Development Services, Burning

Glass Technologies

Lori SanchezLori SanchezLori SanchezLori Sanchez, Director, Center of Excellence Desert/Inland Empire Region California

Community Colleges

Learn how California Community Colleges are successfully supporting business and

industry through the provision of nationally recognized industry reports generated by

the COE. Using real-time regional and local labor market data powered by Burning

Glass Technologies, the COE are empowering business and industry to meet

economic and workforce development needs by working in partnership with CA’s

Community Colleges. Come hear specific examples of their success and feel free to

ask questions. Wednesday June 4, 2014

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

New Member Board Meet & Greet/ Exhibitor Happy HourNew Member Board Meet & Greet/ Exhibitor Happy HourNew Member Board Meet & Greet/ Exhibitor Happy HourNew Member Board Meet & Greet/ Exhibitor Happy Hour

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Thursday June 5, 2014


Plenary Presentation: Pittsburgh’s TransformationPlenary Presentation: Pittsburgh’s TransformationPlenary Presentation: Pittsburgh’s TransformationPlenary Presentation: Pittsburgh’s Transformation


Speaker: Tom MurphyTom MurphyTom MurphyTom Murphy, Senior Resident, Urban Land Institute/

Former Mayor of Pittsburgh

A great new region has emerged at the confluence of the Allegheny and

Monongahela Rivers. Learn more about what is happening today and what we

expect for tomorrow from Pittsburgh’s continued transformation. What can other

regions learn from Pittsburgh’s experience?

9:15 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.



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Economic Development Keystones:Economic Development Keystones:Economic Development Keystones:Economic Development Keystones:

Transforming Communities Transforming Communities Transforming Communities Transforming Communities

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Moderator: Patricia SilversteinPatricia SilversteinPatricia SilversteinPatricia Silverstein, President, Development Research Partners

Speakers: Mark WhiteMark WhiteMark WhiteMark White, Vice President, Research, C2ER

Tim SlaperTim SlaperTim SlaperTim Slaper, Director of Economic Analysis, Indiana Business Research Center, Kelley

School of Business, Indiana University

Regional development practitioners often cite economic diversification as desirable

to reduce risks associated with economic downturns and provide new opportunities

for economic growth. This session demonstrates two tools that allow practitioners to

better understand their economy through the lens of economic diversity while

helping to identify sources of opportunity and distress.


Measuring Education Requirements of the WorkforceMeasuring Education Requirements of the WorkforceMeasuring Education Requirements of the WorkforceMeasuring Education Requirements of the Workforce


Moderator: Graham SlaterGraham SlaterGraham SlaterGraham Slater, Administrator, Workforce and Economic Research,

Oregon Employment Department

Speakers: Nicole SmithNicole SmithNicole SmithNicole Smith, Research Professor and Senior Economist, Georgetown

University Center on Education and the Workforce

Brenda TurnerBrenda TurnerBrenda TurnerBrenda Turner, Occupational Economist, Oregon Employment Department

As employer demand for technologically sophisticated workers continually rises,

researchers must fine-tune their measures of minimum entry requirements. This

session highlights methodologies for determining the true education requirements

for jobs in today’s economy.

Data Tool Keystones: Data Tool Keystones: Data Tool Keystones: Data Tool Keystones:

Next Generations of Communication ToolsNext Generations of Communication ToolsNext Generations of Communication ToolsNext Generations of Communication Tools


Moderator: Deidre Deidre Deidre Deidre MyersMyersMyersMyers , Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Oklahoma Department of

Commerce

Speakers: Greg RothGreg RothGreg RothGreg Roth, Director, Marketing and Communications, C2ER

Lisa Lisa Lisa Lisa WolfischWolfischWolfischWolfisch, Deputy Director, Center for New Media & Promotion, U.S. Census

Bureau

Social media, mobile, apps, new devices: the digital “ecosystem” is vast and

daunting. Learn how to use these evolving technologies to deliver your data in new

ways and build an audience for your research.

9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

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C2ER has awarded their 2014 Applied Community Research Awards. C2ER has awarded their 2014 Applied Community Research Awards. C2ER has awarded their 2014 Applied Community Research Awards. C2ER has awarded their 2014 Applied Community Research Awards.

The The The The following individuals and their organizations following individuals and their organizations following individuals and their organizations following individuals and their organizations will be presented will be presented will be presented will be presented with with with with

their awards during their awards during their awards during their awards during the the the the Annual Conference. Annual Conference. Annual Conference. Annual Conference.

• Excellence in Support for Project Impact Analysis/ Program Evaluation or

Assessment - Lafayette Economic Development AuthorityLafayette Economic Development AuthorityLafayette Economic Development AuthorityLafayette Economic Development Authority – Lafayette

Economic Performance Index, submitted by Megan Segura,

[email protected]

• Excellence in Support for Data Collection/Dissemination (Including Web-based

Systems) - Missouri Economic Research and Information Center; Missouri Missouri Economic Research and Information Center; Missouri Missouri Economic Research and Information Center; Missouri Missouri Economic Research and Information Center; Missouri

Division of Workforce Division of Workforce Division of Workforce Division of Workforce DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment - Training to Work Explorer - submitted by

Alan Spell, [email protected]

• Excellence in Supporting Collaborative Community/Regional Initiatives –

Greater Akron ChamberGreater Akron ChamberGreater Akron ChamberGreater Akron Chamber – Business Retention and Expansion Program/Greater

Akron Partnership - submitted by Sheri Shields,

[email protected]

• Excellence in Support for Business Development (Recruitment and Retention) -

Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Services/Michigan Workforce Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Services/Michigan Workforce Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Services/Michigan Workforce Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Services/Michigan Workforce

Development AgencyDevelopment AgencyDevelopment AgencyDevelopment Agency – Identifying Labor Supply and Demand Issues in Priority

Industry Clusters – submitted by Aneesa Rashid, [email protected]

2014 C2ER Applied Community Research AwardsAnd the awards go to…




“What’s new with EMSI?” “What’s new with EMSI?” “What’s new with EMSI?” “What’s new with EMSI?”

(Sponsored by EMSI)(Sponsored by EMSI)(Sponsored by EMSI)(Sponsored by EMSI)


Speakers: Brian PointsBrian PointsBrian PointsBrian Points, Consulting Economist, emsi

David WilliamsDavid WilliamsDavid WilliamsDavid Williams, Senior Account Representative, East Region, emsi

In this presentation, EMSI’s representatives plans to describe what new products

and services are under development and review some of the key consulting projects

that are currently underway. Some of EMSI’s exciting new developments include

data on new hires and replacement hires (i.e.: job churn), and the release of Analyst

4. On the consulting front, we will discuss our Educational Gap Analysis and Program

Based Economic Impact analysis.

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.


IMPLAN Analytics IMPLAN Analytics IMPLAN Analytics IMPLAN Analytics

(Sponsored by IMPLAN)(Sponsored by IMPLAN)(Sponsored by IMPLAN)(Sponsored by IMPLAN)


Speakers: David KayDavid KayDavid KayDavid Kay, Regional Economist, Implan Group LLC

Philip WatsonPhilip WatsonPhilip WatsonPhilip Watson, Regional Economist, Implan Group LLC

IMPLAN has been a mainstay for economic studies by federal, state and local

governments for decades. Recent enhancements extend IMPLAN’s applicability to

even more dimensions of economic development. Learn about the exciting work

we’ve been doing to bring powerful analytics to your fingertips.

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.



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Did You Know?

Things You May Not Have Known About Pittsburgh!Things You May Not Have Known About Pittsburgh!Things You May Not Have Known About Pittsburgh!Things You May Not Have Known About Pittsburgh!

Pittsburgh FirstsPittsburgh FirstsPittsburgh FirstsPittsburgh Firsts

• First newspaper west of the Alleghenies (1789) - The Pittsburgh Gazette

• First Ferris Wheel (1893)

• World's First Commercial Radio Station (1920) - KDKA

• First Ice Capades (1940)

• First All-Aluminum Building (1953) - Regional Enterprise Tower (formerly the Alcoa

Building)

• First Polio Vaccine (1954) - Dr. Jonas Salk at the University of Pittsburgh

• First U.S. Public Television Station (1954) - WQED

• First Retractable Dome (1961) - Mellon Arena

• First Mass Transit Busway System (1964) - Allegheny County Port Authority

• First Nighttime World Series Game (1971)

• First Robotics Center (1979) - Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute

• First Internet emoticon, the smiley :-) (1982) - Carnegie Mellon University

computer scientist Scott Fahlman

More More More More FactoidsFactoidsFactoidsFactoids

• Pittsburgh has more vertical feet than San Francisco, Cincinnati and Portland,

Ore., combined. There are more than 700 sets of stairs in the city.

• Director George Romero filmed most of his Living Dead movies -- such as "Night of

the Living Dead" and "Dawn of the Dead" -- in the Pittsburgh area.

• Pittsburgh is home to the most certified “green” buildings in the United States.

• Plenty of celebrities are from Pittsburgh, such as Christina Aguilera, Demi Moore,

Jeff Goldblum, Dennis Miller, Michael Keaton, Andy Warhol and Gene Kelly.

• The Pittsburgh Steelers have won six Super Bowls in their history.

• There are over 1,600 tech firms with offices in Pittsburgh, including Google, Apple,

and Intel which help generate $16.9 billion in annual Pittsburgh payrolls.

• opened in 1905 and was the United States’ first moving picture theater.



Economic Development Keystones: Economic Development Keystones: Economic Development Keystones: Economic Development Keystones:

Understanding Your Supply ChainsUnderstanding Your Supply ChainsUnderstanding Your Supply ChainsUnderstanding Your Supply Chains

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Speakers: Drew ConradDrew ConradDrew ConradDrew Conrad, Sr. Program Manager, Institute for Decision Making Special

Projects Manager, Business & Community Services

Dave Dave Dave Dave SchmidtSchmidtSchmidtSchmidt, Business Research & Information Development Group, University of

Missouri

Chris BrownChris BrownChris BrownChris Brown, Regional Economic Models, Inc.

Successful cluster strategies require understanding how your region’s companies

interact with one another. What information and tools can you provide your

companies to optimize their supply chain and leverage more investment in your

state or region?


Lifting up the LongLifting up the LongLifting up the LongLifting up the Long----term Unemployedterm Unemployedterm Unemployedterm Unemployed


Moderator: Bill Bill Bill Bill NiblackNiblackNiblackNiblack, Manager of Labor Market Information, Missouri Department

of Economic Development

Speakers: Alan SpellAlan SpellAlan SpellAlan Spell, Economic Workforce Research Manager, Missouri Economic

Research and Information Center (MERIC)

David StevensDavid StevensDavid StevensDavid Stevens, Executive Director, The Jacob France Institute, University of

Baltimore

Even in the midst of economic recovery, many job seekers are discouraged. This

session identifies key challenges facing the long-term unemployed and ways in

which workforce data can play a pivotal role in assisting job seekers to make their

way back to appropriate employment.

Data Tool Keystones:Data Tool Keystones:Data Tool Keystones:Data Tool Keystones:

Data VisualizationData VisualizationData VisualizationData Visualization


Moderator: Marlena Marlena Marlena Marlena BandurskiBandurskiBandurskiBandurski, Manager of Economic Research, The Greater Des

Moines Partnership

Speakers: ThaleThaleThaleThale DillonDillonDillonDillon, Director of Economic Research, Montana Kids Count

Adrienne JohnsonAdrienne JohnsonAdrienne JohnsonAdrienne Johnson, Director, Research, Greater Memphis Chamber

David LeeDavid LeeDavid LeeDavid Lee, Creative Director, Davrlee.com

Are you loading your audience up with more data than they know what to do with?

Infographics, interactive sites, and other visual tools can help increase impact, but

use them with caution. Learn tips to effectively share your research.

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

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Please join us for our Pittsburgh River Boat Cruise Reception

Thursday, June 5th 6:00PM



Keynote Speaker and Recognition LuncheonKeynote Speaker and Recognition LuncheonKeynote Speaker and Recognition LuncheonKeynote Speaker and Recognition Luncheon


Special Guest Moderator: Ron PainterRon PainterRon PainterRon Painter, Executive Director,

National Association of Workforce Boards

Speaker: Julia K. HearthwayJulia K. HearthwayJulia K. HearthwayJulia K. Hearthway, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department

of Labor & Industry

Secretary Hearthway provides a framework for policies and investments that have

maximized Pennsylvania’s competitiveness and broadened opportunities for all

members of the Keystone State. These data-driven strategies have been critical to

Pennsylvania's job growth, energy boom, and smart labor market innovations. This

framework has been urgently needed in a time of rapid technological, demographic,

and economic changes in the Keystone State.

LunchLunchLunchLunch


12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.

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Transformation Tours

Tour 2: Steel Valley Economic Development Bus TourTour 2: Steel Valley Economic Development Bus TourTour 2: Steel Valley Economic Development Bus TourTour 2: Steel Valley Economic Development Bus Tour

Nothing better illustrates the region’s challenges and accomplishments during the

past 30 years than the Mon Valley. Once the center of the world’s steel industry, the

area was disproportionately impacted when the industry collapsed in the early

1980s. Today most of the sites have been redeveloped to support the economy of

the new Pittsburgh. This tour will visit five former steel mill locations that are

enjoying new life and stop at the Carrie Furnaces. One of two places left in North

America to view a steel mill blast furnace, Carrie Furnaces is anchoring a new mixed-

use development. The tour will conclude in Braddock where unconventional

grassroots development efforts are revitalizing this struggling community.

Tour 3: Innovative Workforce Development Bus Tour Tour 3: Innovative Workforce Development Bus Tour Tour 3: Innovative Workforce Development Bus Tour Tour 3: Innovative Workforce Development Bus Tour

The region is a home to 53 colleges, universities and post-secondary training

institutions offering over 1,500 academic and professional training programs each

year. This tour will visit two of the most sophisticated training facilities in Pittsburgh:

the Apprenticeship Training Center of the International Brotherhood of Electrical

Workers Local # 5 on the South Side and the TechShop on the East Side. Both

facilities are using cutting-edge technology and innovative training know-how, but

they differ in their approach to skills development. In addition, participants of this

tour will be able to see two city neighborhoods with the most successful urban

redevelopment efforts as well as the neighborhood (Oakland) where the University of

Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are located.

Tour 1. The Transformation of Downtown Pittsburgh (Walking Tour)Tour 1. The Transformation of Downtown Pittsburgh (Walking Tour)Tour 1. The Transformation of Downtown Pittsburgh (Walking Tour)Tour 1. The Transformation of Downtown Pittsburgh (Walking Tour)

The skyline of Downtown Pittsburgh has changed considerably in the last 20 years

because of public and private investment in commercial real estate, arts and

entertainment, transportation infrastructure, and public spaces. New office

buildings, stadiums, hotels, and residential buildings have catalyzed the change.

Tour stops include the Cultural District, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, North

Shore sports and entertainment district, Light-Rail expansion, Point Park University,

and Market Square. Participants will meet key leaders to hear about the

transformation and key developments in commercial real estate, sustainability,

cultural amenities, public spaces, and the growing residential market.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.River Cruise Conference ReceptionRiver Cruise Conference ReceptionRiver Cruise Conference ReceptionRiver Cruise Conference Reception

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Meet the C2ER/LMI Institute Team

Brendan BuffBrendan BuffBrendan BuffBrendan Buff

Research Assistant

Spencer AbramsSpencer AbramsSpencer AbramsSpencer Abrams

Operations & Events

Coordinator

Dr. Ron Dr. Ron Dr. Ron Dr. Ron CoanCoanCoanCoan

Senior Fellow

Journal Editor

Ermias GyesusErmias GyesusErmias GyesusErmias Gyesus

Staff Accountant

Greg RothGreg RothGreg RothGreg Roth

Director, Marketing

& Communications

William CookWilliam CookWilliam CookWilliam Cook

Research Analyst

Web Administrator

Sarah Sarah Sarah Sarah GutschowGutschowGutschowGutschow

Research Analyst

Haden SpringerHaden SpringerHaden SpringerHaden Springer

Research Assistant

Wen SunWen SunWen SunWen Sun

Research Manager

Dean FrutigerDean FrutigerDean FrutigerDean Frutiger

Project Manager, COLI

Ron KellyRon KellyRon KellyRon Kelly

Vice President,

Technical Asst. &

Training

Dr. Mark WhiteDr. Mark WhiteDr. Mark WhiteDr. Mark White

Vice President,

Research

ErolErolErolErol YildirimYildirimYildirimYildirim

Senior Vice President,

New Products

Dr. Martin Dr. Martin Dr. Martin Dr. Martin RomittiRomittiRomittiRomitti

Senior Vice President

Sean McNamaraSean McNamaraSean McNamaraSean McNamara

Administrative

Director

Dr. Kenneth PooleDr. Kenneth PooleDr. Kenneth PooleDr. Kenneth Poole

Executive

Director

Friday June 6, 2014


C2ER Membership Business MeetingC2ER Membership Business MeetingC2ER Membership Business MeetingC2ER Membership Business Meeting


Join us for a look at C2ER, as we share the state of the association, discuss new

ideas, and set goals for the future. Learn more about what YOUR association is

doing and how you can get involved.

8:30 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.

Breakfast Keynote SpeakerBreakfast Keynote SpeakerBreakfast Keynote SpeakerBreakfast Keynote Speaker

Speaker: John ThompsonJohn ThompsonJohn ThompsonJohn Thompson, Director, U.S. Census Bureau

The Census Bureau is undergoing major shifts that will affect your local data. Learn

more from the Director about the challenges and opportunities facing the nation’s

largest statistical agency.

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.



7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

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Friday June 6, 2014


Economic Development Keystones Roundtable:Economic Development Keystones Roundtable:Economic Development Keystones Roundtable:Economic Development Keystones Roundtable:

Managing Requests for Information Managing Requests for Information Managing Requests for Information Managing Requests for Information


Facilitators: George HarbenGeorge HarbenGeorge HarbenGeorge Harben, Director, Existing Business, Prince William County

Department of Economic Development

Erin Erin Erin Erin CasulloCasulloCasulloCasullo, Director of Business Intelligence, Baton Rouge Area Chamber

Understanding the site selection process means anticipating information needs

before a company even knows they have a question. Learn from others about what

states and regions are doing to prepare for requests for information and answer the

hardest-to-answer questions from corporate site selectors.

Workforce Development Keystones Roundtable:Workforce Development Keystones Roundtable:Workforce Development Keystones Roundtable:Workforce Development Keystones Roundtable:

Exploring Training and Workforce OutcomesExploring Training and Workforce OutcomesExploring Training and Workforce OutcomesExploring Training and Workforce Outcomes


Panelists: Sue MukherjeeSue MukherjeeSue MukherjeeSue Mukherjee, Director, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry,

Center for Workforce Information and Analysis

Deanna Deanna Deanna Deanna KhemaniKhemaniKhemaniKhemani, Social Scientist, Technical Assistance and Training Coordinator

(Adjunct Staff), Social Policy Research Associates

David StevensDavid StevensDavid StevensDavid Stevens, Executive Director, The Jacob France Institute, University of

Baltimore

Many states are linking education, workforce, and social services data to develop

the capabilities of analyzing education-to-workforce outcomes. This has been

spurred by recent grants from the U. S. Departments of Labor and Education.

Roundtable participants will learn how some states are using Workforce Data Quality

Initiative and other grants to measure and enhance program outcomes.

Data Tool Keystones Roundtable:Data Tool Keystones Roundtable:Data Tool Keystones Roundtable:Data Tool Keystones Roundtable:

Sources of Big DataSources of Big DataSources of Big DataSources of Big Data


Facilitators: Dave TalanDave TalanDave TalanDave Talan, Chief, Business Employment Dynamics, BLS

Alan SpellAlan SpellAlan SpellAlan Spell, Economic Workforce Research Manager, Missouri Economic Research

and Information Center (MERIC)

Wen SunWen SunWen SunWen Sun, Research Manager, C2ER

William CookWilliam CookWilliam CookWilliam Cook, Research Analyst/Web Administrator, C2ER

Join your colleagues for small table discussions on how economic development and

labor market information professionals can use "big data" to advance their research.

Learn from your peers about recent initiatives, what opportunities they have found

as they use these data and tools, and what pitfalls to avoid.

9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

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LMI Institute 2013-14 Accomplishments

Friday June 6, 2014




10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Plenary Session: Regional Socioeconomic Statistics UpdatePlenary Session: Regional Socioeconomic Statistics UpdatePlenary Session: Regional Socioeconomic Statistics UpdatePlenary Session: Regional Socioeconomic Statistics Update


Moderator: Jennifer ZellerJennifer ZellerJennifer ZellerJennifer Zeller, CCR, Director of Research, Community & Economic

Development, Georgia Power

Panelists: Jack GalvinJack GalvinJack GalvinJack Galvin, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Joel PlattJoel PlattJoel PlattJoel Platt, Associate Director for Regional Economics, Bureau of Economic Analysis

Nancy Nancy Nancy Nancy PotokPotokPotokPotok, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Census Bureau

The past year has been a tumultuous one for many federal statistical programs. With

the recent federal budget agreement, can we really count on a period of

sustainability? What do the leaders of these agencies believe about innovative new

products or enhancements being made to regional economic and demographic

data?

Conference AdjournsConference AdjournsConference AdjournsConference Adjourns

12:30 p.m.

During the past 12 months, the Council for Community and Economic Research, YOUR professional

membership organization, has been hard at work increasing the visibility of economic, workforce, and

community research by advocating for higher quality data, promoting more focused public and private

investments in local data, and continuing to strengthen C2ER products and services. We have also

sought to keep you informed about new data sources, exciting research, and opportunities to learn.

Following are some of the most vital accomplishments during the past year.

Communication with Data Users and ProducersCommunication with Data Users and ProducersCommunication with Data Users and ProducersCommunication with Data Users and Producers

Weekly Publication of the C2ER/LMI Institute Update

• Monitored and summarized emerging data issues, relevant events, and recent research

• Distributed update to more than 8,000 individuals by weekly email publication, including

C2ER/Labor Market Information (LMI) Institute members as well as targeted stakeholder contacts

• Launched C2ER Blog (http://blog.c2er.org/)

Journal of Applied Research in Economic Journal of Applied Research in Economic Journal of Applied Research in Economic Journal of Applied Research in Economic DevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopmentDevelopment

• Redesigned and produced a series of specialized articles in a blog format on key issues most

relevant to economic development analysts and practitioners

• Expanded readership, according to Google Analytics, including increases in return readership

Annual Annual Annual Annual Conference, Training and Conference, Training and Conference, Training and Conference, Training and CertificationCertificationCertificationCertification

• Coordinated annual C2ER conference, LMI forum, and the Projections Managing Partnership summit

in Pittsburgh, attracting more than 260 attendees for a week’s worth of programming on research

leadership, practice, and related tools/techniques

• Provided leadership in support of the LMI Institute and the Projections Managing Partnership,

including webinars, training, and leadership development activities for the LMI system

• Conducted three specialized training courses at the C2ER annual conference/LMI forum

• Conducted an LMI Directors’ town hall at BLS National LMI Conference in Dallas, TX

• Implemented Basic/Applied Analyst training courses in Portland, OR, St. Louis, MO, and Raleigh, NC

• Conducted two-day Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis in Arlington, VA

• Conducted specialized workshops targeted to data users in Arizona and at the National Association

of Workforce Boards annual conference in Washington, DC

• Produced a series of 20 webinars on economic and workforce development issues

• Implemented monthly webinar series in partnership with the Census Bureau’s Local Employment

Household Dynamics (LEHD) program

• Certified three new candidates as Certified Community Researchers in 2014

C2ER 2013-14 Accomplishments

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Data Advocacy and National Visibility for C2ER Member Data Advocacy and National Visibility for C2ER Member Data Advocacy and National Visibility for C2ER Member Data Advocacy and National Visibility for C2ER Member EffortsEffortsEffortsEfforts

• Engaged with a network of national membership organizations to educate Congressional staff about the

importance of local Federal statistics for economic and workforce development, including helping to

organize the Friends of BLS

Data Data Data Data Collection and Research Collection and Research Collection and Research Collection and Research ActivitiesActivitiesActivitiesActivities

Cost of Living Index – C2ER’s flagship data product since 1968 http://www.coli.org

• Published second annual County-Level and State-level indexes in 2014

• Created a new web tool for delivering the County-Level Calculator to more users

• Updated the Cost of Living Adjusted Median Household Income data

C2ER State Business Incentives Database Update http://www.stateincentives.org/

• Maintained and updated unique summary of more than 1,900 state programs designed to help

businesses create jobs with 2013-2014 state legislative changes

• Produced report from survey of economic development program impacts

• Began the process of adding fiscal data and statutory information for existing programs for 9 states

• Initiated a collaboration with policy makers in Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Oklahoma,

Tennessee, and Virginia to make substantial enhancements during the coming year

C2ER State Economic Development Program Expenditures Database Update

http://www.stateexpenditures.org

• Organized unparalleled database of state investments in economic development and training in an

“apples-to-apples” comparative framework, updated for FY 2015 proposed expenditures, as well as FY

2013 actual and FY 2014 appropriated expenditures for all 50 states

• Used expenditures database to examine and report state economic development spending trends

through C2ER blog posts and presentations

Other Other Other Other Policy and Economic Research and Technical Policy and Economic Research and Technical Policy and Economic Research and Technical Policy and Economic Research and Technical AssistanceAssistanceAssistanceAssistance

• Conducted study of workforce data products and users for the Workforce Information Council, a

representative group chartered by Congress and including the BLS and state LMI directors

• Conducted industry cluster and/or workforce studies for eastern North Carolina, Erie (PA), and Knoxville

(TN)

• Initiated a multi-state peer benchmarking effort of state incentive efforts

• Completed a study of economic diversity in US counties for the Appalachian Regional Commission

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C2ER Annual Conference & LMI Institute Forum 2015

Portland, OR

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