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Bureau of Business and Economic Research

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Talking holiday economics with Monica Haynes

Q4 is a big time for consumer spending and business earnings. What will 2024's look like?

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Ask the experts: mild winters

UMD specialists weigh in on the lasting impacts of winters with warmer temperatures and less snow.

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Geothermal heating project puts Duluth in the spotlight on climate innovation

The BBER will assist the City of Duluth and its partners with a workforce needs assessment for the project.

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The port of Duluth: past, present, and future

A brief history of the Port of Duluth-Superior, an overview of the past few years, and some exciting developments that could provide new opportunities in the coming years.

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Spotlight series: Mindy Granley

The BBER is happy to share with you a series of interviews featuring some of our past project partners and stakeholders.

Shift share: explaining layoffs amid positive job growth

By isolating the different factors contributing to economic changes, shift share analysis can help inform policy decisions, support regional development, attract investments, or enhance competitiveness.

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Downtown I-35 Redesign: Significant Boost to Duluth’s Economy Possible

BBER study shows rightsizing I-35 could pay big dividends.

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UMD Study: Growth of the film industry could be major boon to St. Louis County

BBER study reveals increased potential.

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Study Reveals UMD's Significant Positive Impact on the Local Economy

A new study shows UMD's economic impact on Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region and Douglas County, Wisconsin.

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Expert Alert: The Economic Impact of Shopping Local

Small Business Saturday is November 27, 2021, and with news of supply backups and holiday shortages, shopping locally is especially smart this year.

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Powering the Economy

David McMillan and his start at the Bureau of Business and Economic Research.

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