Economic Impact Studies

		Tax Impact of Two Alternative Mall Plans, 2011 The City of Coralville is developing a new mixed-use shopping center and considering two alternative plans one which they initially prepared and another suggested by General Growth Properties, the owner of the Coral Ridge Mall. We were commissioned to determine the economic and tax consequences of each plan. We presented our report, but it is not yet available for public release.
		Economic Impact of Grand View University, 2010 Des Moines based Grand View University serves the metro marketplace with a unique mix of liberal arts and business-driven niche education. In 2010, we prepared a study of the impact the University on Central Iowa today and in the future. The University has grown substantially over the past decade and we examined its current impact and it outlook through 2015. View the Study here.
		Economic Impact of Drake University, 2008-2009 This study was released in May 2008 to kick off Drake University's major 2009 alumni giving campaign. It documented the benefits and the impact of the University on the economy of Central Iowa during 2007. View the Study here.
		Early College Opportunity Program in Iowa, 2008 This study, commissioned by the presidents of the state's 15 community colleges, examined the benefits and impact of high school concurrent enrollment programs in Iowa. The study prompted both the Legislature and the Governor to increase funding for the program. View the Study here.
		Iowa Student Loan Corporation on Iowa, 2007 In addition to providing counselling services and loan subsidies, the Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation provides a secondary market for student loans. This study analyzed the impact which this non-profit firm had on students, their families and the State of Iowa during the 2005-06 academic year. View the Study here.
		Impact of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Iowa, 2010 Our 2010 impact study showed that Iowa's rural electric cooperatives generated $1.2 billion in spending and affected the jobs of nearly 8,000 Iowans. This report updated the studies we prepared for the industry in 2004 and again in 2007. You are invited to view or download all three of the reports below: View 2004 Report View 2007 Report View 2010 Report
		Iowa Farmers Market Economic Impact Study, 2010 The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service Iowa Field Office surveyed vendors and attendees at farmers markets across the state during the 2009 season. Dan Otto of Strategic Economics Group analyzed the data and prepared the economic impact report. View the Study here.
		Impact of Off-Highway Vehicles in Iowa, 2008 This study examined the impact of off-highway vehicle recreational activites on the State of Iowa and provided the Iowa OHV Association with baseline statistics the on the value of their programs. View the Study here.
		Proposed Dallas County Regional Airport, 2004 An alliance of community and businesses interests proposed constructing a new regional general aviation airport in Dallas County, Iowa. In conjunction with the Airport Master Plan and Site Selection Study,this economic impact study projected the aggregate impact against range of alternative economic scenarios. View the Study here.
These reports are a sample of the studies and models that we have developed. They appear on this page by permission of their owners. Most of these reports require the Acrobat Reader to view.

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