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Helping communities examine economic change and make better decisions.

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Economic changes affect communities.  When a plant opens or closes, or when natural and economic disasters blow through, local leaders want to make informed and proactive decisions. Our impact analysis help inform future plans. About the program...

Printable Info Sheet (PDF)

Features

Economic Contribution of Museums in Minnesota

U of M Tourism Center and Extension researched the economic contributions of museums in Minnesota. Read the report (PDF) and press release.
Photo courtesy of Explore Minnesota Tourism

Brainerd lake at sunset

Byway Impact Research Results

U of M Tourism Center and Center for Community Vitality researched the economic and quality of life impacts of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway.
Photo courtesy of Explore Minnesota Tourism

children learning about nutrition

Farm-to-School Food Markets

What's the local economic impact? Read the report developed with the Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Read key findings.

Educational Offerings

Get your community talking about economic impact!

Contact a Community Economics Extension educator near you.

  • Economic Futures Workshop – (3 hour introduction) Help your community explore the effects of economic scenarios.
  • Basic Economic Impact Analysis (6 – 12 month study) Explore a key issue that poses either an opportunity or a risk for your local economy.
  • Advanced Economic Impact Analysis (12-24 month in-depth) Study a regional or statewide issue.
  • Extended Economic Impact Analysis Strategies (open-ended in-depth) Study a regional or statewide issue to from economic baseline data, through development of strategies.

Learn more about these Educational offerings.

Contact Information

Matt Kane
433 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108-6070
Email: mattkane@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-4820

Program Team
Contact an Educator at a Regional or County Office near you.
 
 
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