The $499,977 grant will allow the center to maintain and expand its statsamerica.org databases and website, according to an IU press release.
It will also allow the center to develop a new digital resource library with access to important reports, planning guidelines, best practices and overall related materials.
Statsamerica.org is used by economic development practitioners, planners and researchers nationwide, according to the release.
“We originally developed StatsAmerica as a robust and convenient information resource for use by economic development professionals,” said Jerry Conover, director of the Indiana Business Research Center, in the release. “Over time, it has become one of the most widely used sources of detailed data for every county in the nation, including demographic, workforce and economic statistics.”
Statsamerica.org also features interactive tools that provide users with information on the industries and occupations most important to their regions, according to the release.
“StatsAmerica brings a powerful suite of data tools to the fingertips of economic developers and policy-makers across the nation,” said Bryan Borlik, director of performance and national programs at the United States Economic Development Administration, in the release.
The information it provides is critical, Borlik said in the release.
Ashleigh Sherman
