Tag: Data
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Recapping the Pandemic Response and Recovery Webinar
On Tuesday September 29th, OMAFRA hosted the “Retooling for Economic Recovery Webinar”. Topics centred on economic development programs and tools can be used to enhance economic recovery efforts. The webinar covered the following areas: Leadership & Economic Recovery Teams Using Data to Guide Recovery Altering Business Retention & Expansion During a Pandemic Below are some…
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Retooling For Economic Recovery – Webinar
How can data be used to guide economic recovery? How can BR+E be adapted to suit pandemic response? What is the form and function of an economic recovery team? Join us on September 29, 2020 (10:00 – 11:00am) as we unpack these questions and more during a 60-minute webinar focused on how OMAFRA economic development…
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Job Posting Analytics Have Been Added to Analyst
Analyst is an online tool that pools data from a range of sources to provide information on regional economies and workforces. It helps you better understand your region so you can make informed decisions. A new module: Job Postings Analytics (JPA), has been added. Previously available in the US version of Analyst, this new addition to the…
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New Economic Modelling Tool
Analyst Input-Output Tool The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs – in partnership with Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – is excited to announce the addition of a Canadian version of their Input-Output Modelling tool in Analyst. Input-Output models map out linkages within an economy by tracing the connections between industries, households and…
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Let Analyst Data Help Make Your Economic Development Decisions Easier
I’m finding that with the Olympics taking place, there is a lot of talk about global economic trends and the potential financial impacts making the rounds at the local coffee shop. Will your community be affected? You might be thinking “How can I get started on answering this question and still get away from the…
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Improving the Analyst User Experience
Data plays a number of roles in effective economic development. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs – in partnership with Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI) – has offered Ontario’s economic development community access to a full range of data to support regional analysis, strategic planning, and monitoring in a free, user-friendly tool…
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How Infographics Support Business Retention + Expansion Projects
One of the challenges with Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) projects is effectively communicating the vast amount of information that is collected. As part of the BR+E program, it is important to develop a final report and action plan. This plan will act as a full and complete record of the project. Its also recommend…
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Population changes in Rural Ontario
According to a recent factsheet prepared by the Rural Ontario Institute entitled “Change in non-metro population 2014” less than half of the rural counties in Ontario had population increases over the last three years. Over the same period, however, all urban counties experienced population increases. Ray Bollman the author of the factsheet highlights the long…
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3 Ways Data can Support Economic Development
As I stated in my last blog post “Effective Economic Development Requires Data”, data is critical to understanding the local and regional economy. Expanding on that point, there are three main areas where data supports economic development. Use data to inform economic development strategies Data can help identify a region’s most important economic assets and…
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Effective economic development requires data
Effective economic development requires an understanding of the local and regional economy. No one I know would argue this (especially not economic development practitioners). Data is critical to understanding the local and regional economy. For example: Norfolk County is where I grew up and still frequently visit. Norfolk is a single tier municipality located on the north…
