One of the things I like best about YourEconomy.org is the ability to do comparison research. Its data is so well organized and accessible that you can compare your community with others in a matter of minutes — research that would take hours or days if you’re using other sources.
From establishing customized regions to examining data, YE+ is very user-friendly. You can find the data you want really quickly — and receive it in a format that’s easy to export.
Having data available by ZIP codes is key. Although elected officials are interested in what’s going on at the regional level, they’re primarily concerned with what’s happening in their communities, within their city limits. YE+ enables one to perform very localized analysis.
I think the program is great. The application process really makes you think about why your company is unique. And that’s important because when your business is growing quickly, you don’t always step back and look at bigger patterns.
PhysioGenix has received other awards, and outside recognition is always a good feeling. Yet Companies to Watch was different. This was our first award that I felt was driven by business people for business people — people who really know what we’re going through.