I train more than 400 economic development professionals each year in entrepreneurship support strategies from all parts of the country. I use YE to customize these presentations to specific states, counties and regions, showcasing the rise or drop in numbers of businesses by Stage, the growth or decline of specific industries — and to compare and contrast different regions. YourEconomy.org…
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 analyses.
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.
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.
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.