The Ministry is changing the way communities access the Analyst tool with a new streamlined approach. 

Communities can now apply for a free Analyst monthly license using the newly combined request form and terms and conditions in one simple online form! 

What is Analyst?  

Analyst’s extensive data and user-friendly interface simplifies the process of conducting objective analysis of your community or region.

For example, using Analyst you can find out what industries set your region apart, identify trends like hiring patterns or sales, track flow of money, benchmark your community against others, etc.  

Get an account 

Analyst is available if you work for one of the following:  

• local and regional government economic development office 

• economic development corporation 

• workforce planning board 

• chamber of commerce 

• business improvement area organization 

To get your 30-day Analyst account fill out the request form. 

Eligible organizations will receive an email with the login credentials by the 15^th of the following month.  

Benefits of using Analyst:

Comprehensive Data Access – access extensive and detailed data to support informed decision-making

User-Friendly Interface – enjoy an intuitive and welcoming interface that simplifies complex analysis tasks

Versatility – utilize the tool for a wide variety of community economic development projects

Objective Analysis – conduct unbiased and objective analysis of your community or region

Efficient Project Management – streamline the process of managing and analyzing economic development projects

Analyst can be used for economic development projects like: 

• marketing a community

• perform a comparative analysis 

• BR&E project planning 
• Support evaluation and/or performance measurement 

• Support strategy development 

For more information visit the website.