We turn data into action, designing strategies that strengthen regions, empower communities, and guide economic decision-making. Through deep collaboration with public, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners, CREC delivers insight-driven programs that build lasting resilience.
Featured Projects
Strengthening State-Regional Alignment Through a National Learning Cohort
CREC convened a national learning cohort to equip states and regions to align strategies, foster collaboration, and build lasting economic resilience. Learn how six states turned shared vision into action.
Empowering State Economic Leaders with Data, Dialogue, and Direction
CREC facilitates a trusted peer network where state leaders exchange insights and strategies to shape the future of regional and national economic development.
Strengthening Defense Communities Through Local Economic Resilience
From broadband planning to infrastructure investment, CREC supports military-connected communities in building economic strength that aligns with national security goals.
Helping Workforce Leaders See the Big Picture — and Take Action
CREC collected information about data-sharing issues from 65 national and state experts, supplementing those insights with the development of a database of the actual laws and regulations governing data-sharing in more than 40 states.
See how the interactive dashboard equips regional leaders with the data they need to plan smarter.
Projects by category
Economic Strategy & Planning |
We help regions plan their future with data-driven strategies, cluster and talent analysis, leadership development, and regional technical assistance that make strategies actionable. |
Data Infrastructure & Public Use Advocacy |
We modernize state and regional data systems, align agencies, and build leadership capacity so partners can analyze assets, apply insights, and expand public access to trusted data. |
Workforce
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We deliver labor market analysis, design workforce strategies, and connect education, training, and employers — helping regions align talent pipelines and policy for equitable growth. |
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