What Am I Working On

As has become my custom every three months, here's what I'm working on now at work. I won't repeat anything from last time that I happen to still be working on, and for confidentiality's sake I have to blur some of the details for some of these studies.

Qualitative and quantitative review of another consultant's feasibility analysis of a not-for-profit organization's re-branding efforts.

Economic opportunity associated with localizing a major academic institution's procurement of goods and services.

Food economy research at the county level.

Employment impact studies in support of projects seeking USCIS EB-5 funds.

On-call research work for a regional entrepreneurship support organization.

Economic impact studies on (1) a major waterfront amenity (2) a design-oriented event (3) a military base (4) a research institution (5) an arts school.

Quantification of the statewide economic and fiscal impact from major construction projects undertaken by community development corporations.

Determination of fiscal ramifications of a major university's proposed expansion on its host municipality.

Citywide review of bank lending activity in low-income communities.

Pre- and post-assessment of the effect of a major federal economic development initiative on the local communities it is targeting.