What we do

We provide a wide variety of research services for the community, including (selected projects):

• Economic-impact studies
  • Oneida Nation Economic Impact Study
  • Spring Arbor University Economic Impact Study
  • Aquinas College Economic Impact Study
  • Farmory Economic Impact Study
  • Green Bay Botanical Garden Economic Impact Study
  • Cerebral Palsy Center Economic Impact Study
• Leading-indicator analyses
  • Foth
• Market research and site-selection analyses
  • Junior Achievement
  • Oral Health Partners
• Statistical analysis and forecasting
  • Breakthrough
• Data analysis, visualization and automation
• Economic commentary and copy
  
  • Large, publicly-traded firm (non-disclosed)
• Other consulting services
  • Cerebral Palsy Wage Study

The CBEA – the directors and students – work to inform the community through speaking engagements covering topics of interest. We recently have given presentations to the following organizations:

• State of the Economy
  
  • An annual address to the regional business community
• New North Business and Community Summit
• The Economic Impact of COVID-19 for the regional business community
• Construction Finance Management Association (Fox River Valley Chapter)
• Denmark State Bank (shareholder’s meeting)
• Estate Planners Association of Northeast Wisconsin
• Schenk (Mergers and Acquisitions Forum)
• St. Norbert College Office of Advancement
• St. Norbert College Big Ideas Group – Innovate SNC
• Economic Intel for Wisconsin and the New North Region

Our CBEA team partners on national projects related to economics. One example is our partnership with PandoLogic to research and develop comprehensive labor market studies. See the reports:

2022, Q2 Labor Market Insights: "Making Sense of the Noise"
2022, Q3 and Q4 Labor Market Insights: "Navigating the Unpredictable"