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Publication Date
4-2-2021
Abstract
Bedford County Development Association (BCDA) engaged Juniper Solutions (“Juniper”) and The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research (“Upjohn”), collectively the “Team,” to study the current economic conditions of Bedford County to assess potential opportunities from a workforce development and commercial real estate perspective. As part of this effort, the initial process entailed creating a baseline assessment leveraging a multitude of data sources, ranging from U.S. Census Bureau to subscription-based platforms like CoStar for commercial real estate and BurningGlass for job posting metrics. During the quantitative data collection, the the Team also met with stakeholders including public officials, County administrators, real estate brokers, and local workforce development experts to gather qualitative information. The interviews were focused on how the County can position itself for future growth opportunities, while identifying the current hurdles and setbacks.
Issue Date
May 8, 2019
Note
Upjohn project #35150
Sponsorship
Juniper Solutions
Subject Areas
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; Local labor markets; Regional policy and planning
Citation
Burnside, Dennis, Jim Robey, and Brian Pittelko. 2019. "Bedford County Economic Needs Assessment." Prepared for Juniper Solutions.