Services We Offer
We offer customized studies, reports and technical assistance to Kentucky communities and organizations.
We offer a suite of services geared to providing community and industry stakeholders research-based information. We have an experienced research team that has proficiency with several proprietary data sources, methods of analysis and GIS mapping capabilities. Cost of services and scope of project are contract-specific.
Wage & Benefits Survey
Wage and benefits surveys are conducted with businesses in a community or a specific industry (i.e. manufacturing or healthcare) in order to collect specific information.
Learn MoreEconomic Impact Study
An economic impact study is used to look at the effect that an event has on a local economy. An event can be an industry or cluster of industries, or a business or a particular project.
Learn MoreHousing Demand Study
This study is an important tool for communities creating or modifying comprehensive plans or considering the housing needs of both the existing population as well as new residents.
Learn MoreCost of Community Services Study
This study identifies government expenditures and revenues by land use type. The study measures the fiscal relationship, or ratio, between revenues and expenditures.
Learn MoreRetail Sector Analysis
A retail sector analysis study helps community leaders understand the strengths and weaknesses of the local retail sector, to see if the residents’ retail needs are met, to identify leakages and surplus and to determine possible opportunities for retail development.
Learn MoreIndustry Leakage Analysis
This analysis provides an economic, demographic and workforce overview for the region and identifies clusters based on potential for growth. It can focus on one or more industries and provides information on jobs, earnings and businesses.
Learn MoreSurvey-Based Research
A survey is a familiar research tool for gathering the same information from a large group of people. Yet the information gathered is only as good as the design of the survey and the process for collecting the information.
Learn MoreCommunity Assessments
Blueprint Kentucky, in partnership with Kentucky Association for Economic Development, offers a program to assist economic development professionals and elected officials by assessing the potential for new economic opportunities.
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