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Market Research and Economic Indicators

Southern Oregon University Research Center (SOURCE)

Southern Oregon University Research Center (SOURCE)

Through collaboration with students, faculty, and professionals SOURCE completes program evaluations, survey research, implementation studies and economic analysis.
Small Business Builder – US Census Data

Small Business Builder – US Census Data

The US Census offers a tool to investigate potential customers and competition by location and type of business.  The tool allows a report to be generated.
OED Labor and Market info for Jackson & Josephine Counties

OED Labor and Market info for Jackson & Josephine Counties

Oregon Employment Department Labor and Market information site for Jackson and Josephine County
Market Research Institute

Market Research Institute

SBDC's Market Research Institute provides customized research reports and market intelligence for established businesses that anticipate growth to help identify opportunities and better understand the competitive landscape.
LMI Central Community

LMI Central Community

LMI Central is a portal to relevant sources of workforce and labor market information for data-driven planning. This site features a diverse palette of LMI resources to assist you in "painting a picture" of your labor market.
Future of Jobs Report – 2023

Future of Jobs Report – 2023

Each year the World Economic Forum produces a “Future of Jobs Report”, a comprehensive look at findings, interpretations, and conclusions on current and trending economic data.  Although this report looks at jobs from a global perspective, much of the content applies to the Rogue Valley region. The first 60 pages include: Drivers of labor market transformation Jobs outlook Skills outlook Workforce Strategies The other 230 pages include appendices and “profiles” (economic, industry, region, and skills).