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Chandler West

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Announcing New Quick Start Guides: University Impacts & Simplified Tourism Impacts

Posted by Chandler West on August 7, 2024

We’re thrilled to announce the latest additions to IMPLAN’s Quick Start Guides: the University Impacts Guide and the Simplified Tourism Impacts Guide. Like our other Quick Start Guides, these new guides are designed to make economic analysis accessible to everyone, regardless of their background in economics. By following a series of on-screen prompts, users can easily analyze the impacts of various economic events and projects.

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Topics: Data, Economics, Tourism, Impact

Expanding Horizons: Updated IMPLAN International Product

Posted by Chandler West on July 11, 2024

We're thrilled to announce a significant enhancement to our International Product – an expansion that opens up a world of possibilities for economic analysis. With the addition of 10 new countries to our database, we're now covering a total of 76 countries, empowering users with broader insights and deeper understanding across diverse economies.

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Topics: Data, Economics, Technology, Methodology

NAICS Codes 101: Understanding Industry Classification with IMPLAN

Posted by Chandler West on July 3, 2024

When you’re delving into economic analysis, you'll often encounter North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. NAICS codes (pronounced like “snakes” without the “s”) are essential for categorizing businesses and understanding economic data. 

In today’s blog, we’ll break down what NAICS codes are, how they correspond with IMPLAN sectors, and why they matter for your economic impact analysis.

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Topics: Data, Economics, Technology, Methodology

Reveal Your Ripple Effect: Harnessing the Power of National-Level Economic Impact Analysis

Posted by Chandler West on May 23, 2024

In the realm of economic analysis, understanding the full scope and implications of a firm's activities, an industry's growth, or the repercussions of a significant event is paramount. Economic impact studies serve as invaluable tools for unraveling these complexities, shedding light on the multifaceted effects that reverberate through economies. Today, we’re exploring why leveraging IMPLAN Cloud on a national scale is indispensable for informed decision-making.

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Topics: Economics, Impact

Introducing IMPLAN’s First Enhanced Guide

Posted by Chandler West on April 4, 2024

Economic impact analysis isn’t just for those with years of experience in the field of economics anymore. 

For decades, IMPLAN has been the tool that economists and researchers turn to when they want to measure the impact of an economic event on a region. IMPLAN has long been trusted to deliver easy-to-use impact modeling, and extensive economic analytics. A few months ago, the IMPLAN Product Development team launched Quick Start Guides, which make it possible for those without an economics background to perform economic impact analysis quickly and easily by following a series of prompts that appear on the screen inside the application.

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Topics: Economics, announcement, Impact, Education

Harnessing the Power of IMPLAN Cloud to Influence Congressional Decisions

Posted by Chandler West on March 21, 2024

In the intricate dance of governance, few entities wield as much power and influence as the United States Congress. Tasked with enacting legislation and shaping the nation's trajectory, Congress represents the interests and concerns of the American people. But how can organizations ensure that their voices are not lost in the shuffle of policymaking?

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Topics: Economics, Government, Congressional Districts

Exploring the Intersection of Climate Risk Assessment and Economic Analysis with IMPLAN

Posted by Chandler West on February 29, 2024

Did you know IMPLAN’s data can help you measure the impact of climate change on specific regions and industries?

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Topics: Economics, Environmental, Risk Assessment

New in IMPLAN Cloud: Updated Canada Provincial Data

Posted by Chandler West on February 16, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the latest update of our Canada Provincial Product, with data from 2020! At IMPLAN, we are committed to providing our users with the most accurate and comprehensive economic data to drive informed decision-making and analysis.

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Topics: Data

The 2024 Super Bowl and Beyond: Four Important Considerations for Analyzing the Economic Impacts of Major Events

Posted by Chandler West on January 30, 2024

This year, fans of the San Francisco 49ers, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the NFL at large will pour into Las Vegas, Nevada for Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium. While in Las Vegas, they will stay in hotels, feast on beer and wings at local bars and restaurants, and shop for souvenirs to take home to their families. Some will pass time on the Las Vegas Strip before the game while others will visit grocery stores to stock up on tailgating essentials. 

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Topics: Events, Economic Development

New in IMPLAN Cloud: Updated Occupation Data

Posted by Chandler West on January 11, 2024

IMPLAN’s ever-expanding data suite just got even better. We’re excited to announce the release of our newest occupation data. This latest release comes with significant updates and enhancements that offer valuable insights into occupational trends and their impact on the economy.

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Topics: Data, Economics, announcement, Impact, occupation data

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