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Iowa State University Retail Trade Analysis Program. O’Brien Economic Consulting Meghan O’Brien October 22, 2010. Economic and Place Impacts of the Iowa Great Places Program. Iowa State University Retail Trade Analysis Program. Report Methodology.
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Iowa State University Retail Trade Analysis Program • O’Brien Economic Consulting • Meghan O’Brien • October 22, 2010 Economic and Place Impacts of the Iowa Great Places Program
Iowa State University Retail Trade Analysis Program Report Methodology analyze the performance of Iowa Great Places some performance is qualitative not quantitative impacts far reaching, some indicators are lagging O’Brien Economic Consulting
Iowa State University Retail Trade Analysis Program Report Methodology Demographics population, school enrollment Economic stability indicators employment, entrepreneurship, retail tourism impacts retail categories, hotel tax revenue, tourism expenditures O’Brien Economic Consulting
Iowa State University Retail Trade Analysis Program Key Findings Great Places communities outperforming peer group immediate results in certain sectors driver of economic growth O’Brien Economic Consulting
Iowa State University Retail Trade Analysis Program Key Findings 1,012 construction jobs created 707 Permanent jobs created Cost of job creation: $9,000 per Job ROI of 300 Percent O’Brien Economic Consulting
Iowa State University Retail Trade Analysis Program Summary Tables first performance measure reflects performance since designation Second measure reflects the overall trend O’Brien Economic Consulting
Summary of Findings • This program provided inertia for many other economic development efforts. • Great Places Program is model for economic development in a rapidly evolving macro economy. • Creates opportunities for synergies and partnerships, previously not exploited.
For More Information: The full report is available on the Iowa Great Places website. Meghan O’Brien O’Brien Economic Consulting 515-988-9176 obrieneconomicconsulting@gmail.com