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Economic Development
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Following is a listing of projects, reports and articles pertaining to economic development that have been conducted by staff of Economic Development Research Group, and approved by our clients for public sharing. While the contents of our web site are copyrighted by us, you are free to view and print these documents as long as you agree to give appropriate credit to our firm and cite the specific documents when using their information or ideas.



Dixon Economic Development Strategy and Northeast Quadrant Action Plan

Prepared by Wahlstrom & Associates with EDR Group for the City of Dixon, CA., 2008

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Sources of Regional Growth in Non-Metro Appalachia

By Economic Development Research Group, Inc., Regional Technology Strategies, Inc. and MIT Dept. of Urban Studies & Planning, for the Appalachian Regional Commission, 2008

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New Tools for Economic Development Targeting

Read the article by Glen Weisbrod and Brett Piercy, Economic Development Journal, International Economic Development Council, Fall 2007

 
Economic Development Targeting Seminar, C2ER

Training course conducted by Glen Weisbrod and Lisa Petraglia of Economic Development Research Group at the Annual Conference of C2ER - the Council for Community and Economic Research, 2007

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North Country Business and Resources Gap Analysis

by Economic Development Research Group, LAS Consulting and The SPECTRUM Group for the Fort Drum Regional Liaison Development Organization, 2007

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C2ER Training Course – Denver 2007 - Targeting Economic Development Investments

Training course conducted by Glen Weisbrod and Lisa Petraglia of Economic Development Research Group at the Annual Conference of C2ER - the Council for Community and Economic Research, 2007

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Evaluation of the Appalachian Regional Commission's Infrastructure and Public Works Program

By the Brandow Company and Economic Development Research Group, Inc. for the Appalachian Regional Commission, 2007

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Northwest Trade and Manufacturing Corridor Opportunity Study (British Columbia)

By Colledge Transportation Consulting, Economic Development Research Group and WESTAC, 2007

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Seven Ways to Put LEAP to Work

"Seven Ways to Put LEAP to Work" (pdf), by Lisa Petraglia, District Development Association of Appalachia Annual Conference, March 2007

 
Transportation Costs: Direct and Indirect Implications for Chicago's Businesses

"Transportation Costs: Direct and Indirect Implications for Chicago's Businesses" (pdf), a paper by Lisa Petraglia, Chicago Region Transportation Forum, November 2006

 
Economic Development Targeting: Laying a Sound Foundation for Your Strategy Plan

Read the article by L. Petraglia, G. Weisbrod & B. Piercy, Economic Development America Magazine, Fall 2006

 
Beyond Clusters: Underpinning Economic Growth for Alternative Strategies

"Beyond Clusters: Underpinning Economic Growth for Alternative Strategies"
by Lisa Petraglia, IEDC Annual Conference on Economic Development, New York, September 2006

 
The Development and Use of EDR-LEAP (Local Economic Assessment Package)

The Development and Use of EDR-LEAP (Local Economic Assessment Package) (pdf), by Teresa Lynch, Economic Development Research Group and Greg Bischak, Appalachian Regional Commission, ACCRA National Conference on Community and Economic Research, June 2006

 
Economic Growth Paths

EDR Group Working Paper, by EDR Group staff, 2006

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Evaluation of Oregon Economic Development Public Works Programs

ECONorthwest and EDR Group for Oregon Economic and Community Development Department, 2006

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Linking Rural Transportation Planning to Regional Development

"Linking Rural Transportation Planning to Regional Development" (pdf), by Glen Weisbrod, NADO Northern New England Rural Transportation Workshop, Laconia, NH, May 2006

 
Evaluating Economic Development Programs

"Evaluating Economic Development Programs" (pdf), by Steven Landau and Glen Weisbrod, Canada Competitive Cities Conference, Toronto, April 2006

 
Unleashing Rural Assets for Growth: Requirements for Relevant Transportation Investments

"Unleashing Rural Assets for Growth: Requirements for Relevant Transportation Investments" (pdf), by Lisa Petraglia, 3rd International Conference on Transportation and Economic Development, Little Rock, AK, March 2006

 
Industry Clusters in Appalachia: Key Sectors, Trends and Development Potential

"Industry Clusters in Appalachia: Key Sectors, Trends and Development Potential", by Lisa Petraglia, Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Fall Conference, October 2005

 
Industry Clusters in Appalachia: Key Sectors, Trends and Development Potential

A presentation by Lisa Petraglia (Economic Development Research Group) and Greg Bischak (Appalachian Regional Commission), ARC Fall Conference, October 2005

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Effects of Utility Costs on Economic Competitiveness in Colorado Springs

By Economic Development Research Group and Ticknor & Associates, for the Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp., 2005

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Niagara Mohawk Economic Development Program Evaluation

By Ticknor & Associates and EDR Group for Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, 2005

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The Biotechnology and Life Sciences Industry in the Southeast Florida Region: Meeting the Workforce Challenges

By Regional Technology Strategies and Economic Development Research Group, for the Workforce Alliance, Inc. of Palm Beach County, 2005

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Community Audit of the Midlands Workforce Investment Area

By Regional Technology Strategies, Economic Development Research Group and The Spectrum Group, for Central Midlands Council of Governments, 2005

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Handbook: Assessing Local Economic Development Opportunities with ARC-LEAP

By Economic Development Research Group, for the Appalachian Regional Commission, 2004

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Broadband Telecom Boosts Economic Development in Upstate New York

By EDR Group for the Development Authority of the North Country, 2004

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Methuen Downtown Revitalization Study and Strategic Plan

By Economic Development Research Group and Taintor Associates for the City of Methuen (MA). 2003-2004

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Global Competitiveness of Export Industries and Clusters in the Appalachian Region

By Jack Faucett Associates and Economic Development Research Group, 2004

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Connecticut Industrial Property Reuse Feasibility

By Economic Development Research Group and DMJM Harris for the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, 2003

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Southwest Florida Industry Target Study

By Economic Develoment Research Group, Inc. with Mt. Auburn Associates, for the SW Florida Regional Planning Council, 2002

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Economic Development Forecasting Scenarios for Erie County

By Economic Development Research Group, 2002

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Economic Impacts of Scenic Byways

Economic Development Research Group for the National Scenic Byways Resource Center, 2001

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Economic Development Strategy for the Merrimack Valley

By Merrimack Valley Planning Commission with the assistance of Economic Development Research Group, 2001

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Economic Development Strategy for MetroWest Region

By Economic Development Research Group for the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce, 2001

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Technology as an Economic Catalyst in Rural and Depressed Places in Massachusetts

Read the paper (pdf) by Landau, Steven et al. University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute, Center for Economic Development, William Monroe Trotter Institute, 2000

 
Performance Measures for Utility Community Development Programs: Guidelines for Measuring and Monitoring Their Effectiveness

By Economic Development Research Group, Ticknor & Associates and Ascendix East, for the Electric Power Research Institute, 1997

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