Economic Impact Studies


  

Impact of Rural Electric Cooperatives in Iowa, 2010

The 38 distribution and six generation and transmission electric power cooperatives managed a $679 million business that directly affected the jobs of 6,900 Iowans based on our 2007 impact study. This report updated the 2004 statewide survey that we provided for the Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives. We are currently working on the 2010 update, but you can view the 2007 study below:

    

 

  

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.

    

 

  

Impact of the 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.

    

 

  

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.

    

 

  

Impact of 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.

    

 

  

Impact of the 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.

    
 

These reports are a sample of the studies and models that we have developed.  They appear on this page by permission of their owners.

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