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We have arranged our reports by topic, click on the topic to find the report you are looking for. If you are unable to find the report you are looking for contact CRI.

• Business Dynamics
• Benefit & Wage Surveys
• Allen County Insight
• Monthly Employment Data Commentary
• Regional Economic Analysis
• Business Outlook
• Economic Impact Studies
• Local Government Structure
• Analysis & Planning
• General
• Archives

 

Business Dynamics

 

Targeted Industry and Manufacturing Business Dynamics Report 2012 for Northeast Indiana

available in PDF format (33 pages):

The annual business dynamics report for the 10 county northeast Indiana region which focuses on changes (new, expansion, closing, downsizing, lay-off, and acquisition) to businesses in manufacturing and targeted industries.

Prepared for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, February 2013.

 

Targeted Industry and Manufacturing Business Dynamics Report 2011 for Northeast Indiana

available in PDF format (40 pages):

The annual business dynamics report for the 10 county northeast Indiana region which focuses on changes (new, expansion, closing, downsizing, lay-off, and acquisition) to businesses in manufacturing and targeted industries.

Prepared for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, February 2012.

 

Targeted Industry and Manufacturing Business Dynamics Report 2010 for Northeast Indiana

available in PDF format (34 pages):

The annual business dynamics report for the 10 county northeast Indiana region which focuses on changes (new, expansion, closing, downsizing, lay-off, and acquisition) to businesses in manufacturing and targeted industries.

Prepared for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, February 2011.

 

Targeted Industry and Manufacturing Business Dynamics Report 2009 for Northeast Indiana

available in PDF format (39 pages):

The annual business dynamics report for the 10 county northeast Indiana region which focuses on changes (new, expansion, closing, downsizing, lay-off, and acquisition) to businesses in manufacturing and targeted industries.

Prepared for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, March 2010.

 

Targeted Industry and Manufacturing Business Dynamics Report 2008 for Northeast Indiana

available in Word and PDF format (34 pages):

The annual business dynamics report for the 11 county northeast Indiana region which focuses on changes (new, expansion, closing, downsizing, lay-off, and acquisition) to businesses in manufacturing and targeted industries.

Prepared for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, January 2009.

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Benefit & Wage Surveys

 

2010 Northeast Indiana Fringe Benefit Survey with Occupational Wage Data

available in PDF format (41 pages):

In January 2010, Community Research Institute conducted a survey, sponsored by WorkOne Northeast, of the employer-provided benefits that companies offer in the 11-county northeast Indiana area. The result of this survey is a detailed analysis which will assist businesses, community leaders, and employees to make informed decisions and aid in planning. In addition to the overall analysis of these responses, this analysis investigated whether fringe benefits differed by classification (exempt and non-exempt). Additional analysis was done by sub regions: northern counties, western counties, and the central counties.

Access the sub region reports here (all in pdf format):
The Western Counties (Grant, Huntington, Wabash) (30 pages)
The Northern Counties (LaGrange, DeKalb, Steuben, Noble) (32 pages)
The Central Counties (Allen, Wells, Whitley, Adams) (36 pages)

 

The Allen County 2008 Fringe Benefit and Wage Report

available in Word and PDF format (55 pages):

Fringe benefits such as leave, retirement, and insurance, are becoming increasingly important to employees as well as employers. In a 2008 survey sponsored by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance and WorkOne Northeast, the percentage of companies offering certain benefits, as well as a breakdown of who pays for insurance premiums are identified for Allen County businesses.

The average wage by occupation for Allen County is included as a part of this report. In many cases, comparisons are made to the wages paid in other northeast Indiana counties.

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Allen County Insight

 

Every quarter, it is our intent to provide a recurring report on employment and wage data, as well as business events such as expansion news. In addition, each quarter will focus in detail on specific topics of local interest.

Allen County Insight is brought to you by The Community Research Institute at IPFW with the support of the Allen County Commissioners.

Issue 1- July, 2012 (6 pages, PDF)

Issue 2- October, 2012 (6 pages, PDF)

Issue 3- January, 2013 (6 pages, PDF)

Issue 4- April, 2013 (7 pages, PDF)

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Monthly Employment Data Commentary

 

Commentary from CRI Director John Stafford on the monthly employment data for northeast Indiana that was released by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

April, 2013 (2 pages, PDF)

March, 2013 (1 page, PDF)

February, 2013 (1 page, PDF)

January, 2013 (2 pages, PDF)

December, 2012 (2 pages, PDF)

November, 2012 (1 page, PDF)

October, 2012 (1 page, PDF)

September, 2012 (1 page, PDF)

August, 2012 (2 pages, PDF)

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Regional Economic Analysis

 

DeKalb County Profile

DeKalb County Profile with Executive Summary available in PDF format (79 pages)
DeKalb County Profile Summary available in PDF format (8 pages)
DeKalb County Profile Executive Summary available in PDF format (4 pages)

A review of the economic, demographic, educational, housing, health and safety, and industry profile in DeKalb County, Indiana with emphasis on the period 2001 to 2010.

Prepared for the DeKalb County Community Foundation and the DeKalb United Way. Released July 2012.

 

A Comprehensive Review of Economic Trends in Northeast Indiana

available in Word and PDF format (127 pages):

A review of northeast Indiana's long-term employment and income trends from 1972-2007. Long-term changes in education and population in the area are also reviewed.

Prepared for the Cole Foundation and Northeast Indiana Foundation, Sept. 2008.

 

Northeast Indiana Performance Report

available in PDF format (80 pages):

A review of the performance of the northeast Indiana economy over the past 30 years, the major forces shaping that performance, and some thoughts on appropriate economic policy to enhance future performance.

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Business Outlook

 

The Community Research Institute annually participates in the Indiana University Kelly School of Business Economic Outlook Panel. In conjunction with that program, the CRI prepares an economic forecast for the Fort Wayne area which appears in the Indiana Business Review’s Outlook edition.

 

Fort Wayne Area Outlook 2012

available online and in PDF format (2 pages)

 

Fort Wayne Area Outlook 2011

available online and in PDF format (2 pages)

 

Fort Wayne Area Outlook 2010

available online and in PDF format (3 pages)

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Economic Impact Studies

 

The Community Research Institute has conducted numerous economic impact studies ranging from the impact of a one day event to a year long review of business entities. Some examples of our work in this area in the past ten years include the 2003 Fort Wayne Home and Garden Show, the 2005 Soccer Showcase, the 2008 Summary of NSA Girls Fastpitch Softball at the Dome, a 12-month review of the Honeywell Center on Wabash County, the impact of the USARS skating championships held in Fort Wayne in 2011, and most recently, a 12-month review of the Embassy Theatre on Allen County and downtown Fort Wayne.

 

The Economic Impact of the Embassy Theatre on Allen County, Indiana with Special Emphasis on the Impact to Downtown Fort Wayne

available in PDF format (41 pages):

CRI conducted a 12-month study on the impact of the Embassy Theatre on Allen County, Indiana with special emphasis on the impact to downtown Fort Wayne.

 

The Economic Impact of USA Roller Sports on Allen County, Indiana

available in PDF format (17 pages):

From July 17 through August 7, 2011, CRI conducted a study on the impact of USA Roller Skating National Championships in Speed and Figure Skating on Allen County, Indiana.

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Local Government Structure

 

Allen County Local Government Efficiency Study Committee
"Building Bridges to Improve the Efficiency of Local Government in Allen County"

available in PDF format (23 pages):

The Allen County Local Government Efficiency Study Committee was formed in March, 2008 by the Fort Wayne City Council and the Allen County Board of Commissioners. It was charged with studying methods for creating “maximum efficiencies on a cost effective basis up to and including the formation of one unit of government. All departments and elements of City and County government must be considered.” The fourteen original members of the Committee were appointed by the City of Fort Wayne and Allen County, with a fifteen member selected by those fourteen. Linda Buskirk and Marilyn Moran-Townsend served as Co-chairs of the Committee. A Final Report detailing the Committees recommendations was released to the public and the founding units of government on October 21, 2008. The Community Research Institute provided technical support to the Committee.

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Analysis & Planning

 

Building a Twenty-First Century Economy In Northeast Indiana

available in PDF format (58 pages):

This report was prepared by the Community Research Institute for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership as part of the latter organization's ongoing economic development strategy.

Prepared for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership

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General

 

Review of the Casino Literature

available in PDF format (38 pages):

The recent research in such areas as the economics of gaming, patron profile, and local community and population social distress issues are reviewed in this study. Although this is a review of the literature, relevant issues pertaining to Fort Wayne's consideration of casino gambling are emphasized.

On the city's web site are links to both studies commissioned by the mayor.

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Archives

 

Fort Wayne Area Outlook 2009

available online and in PDF format (2 pages)

 

Fort Wayne Area Outlook 2008

available online and in PDF format (2 pages)

 

Fort Wayne Area Outlook 2007

available online and in PDF format (2 pages)

 

Fort Wayne Area Outlook 2006

available online and in PDF format (2 pages)

 

Success by 6 "Condition of Children in Allen County"

A web site maintained by the Community Research Institute has replaced the 2005 report prepared by Valerie Richardson. Data relative to children in Allen County is maintained in 5 broad categories: DEMOGRAPHICS, HEALTH, ECONOMY, EDUCATION, and SAFETY. This web site is sponsored by the United Way of Allen County and is part of that organization's Success by Six program. Success by Six is a network of community coalitions in the United States and Canada to ensure that young children in our community are born healthy, remain healthy, are nurtured physically, emotionally, and mentally, and are ready to enter school by age six.

 

2004 Diversity Study--Full Powerpoint© Presentation

available in PDF format (343 pages/slides):

Prepared for the United Way's Diversity Cabinet to Undo Racism and Overcome Barriers, this is a review of the demographic activity occurring in Allen County, Indiana, within the last 40 years, but particularly the activity between 1990 and 2000. The report focuses on the changes in racial and Hispanic origin of the residents, the changes where these residents live, the school corporations' demographic trends, the neighbor integration "topology" (with credit to the Brookings Institution), and educational attainment.

 

2004 Diversity Study-- Background Report

available in PDF format (138 pages/slides):

A summary of the presentation to the community in July, 2004 prepared for the United Way of Allen County's Diversity Cabinet. (see above)

 

A Profile of Allen County based on 2000 Census

available in PDF format (88 pages):

A look at the demographics of Allen County, especially changes in population over the past 40 years, and broken down by census tract when possible.

Prepared for the Foellinger Foundation, May 2003.

 

"What Successful Cities Have to Say to Fort Wayne"

available in both Word and PDF format (28 pages):

Based on a speech given to the Quest Club of Fort Wayne in March, 2006, this report was prepared by John Stafford, Director of the Community Research Institute.

 

Northeast Indiana Expenditure Report

available in PDF format (30 pages):

A comparison of the amount of expenditures by the state of Indiana in northeast Indiana to the amount of payments from northeast Indiana to the state for the years 1994-1996.

 

Indiana Commission on Local Government Reform "Streamlining Local Government We've Got to Stop Governing Like This"

available in PDF format (46 pages):

Prepared per the request of Governor Mitch Daniels by a blue-ribbon commission chaired by former Governor Joseph E. Kernan and Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard. CRI director John Stafford was also a member of the commission.

 

Government 101--The Structure of Local Government in Allen County

available in PDF format (95 pages/slides):

by Andrew Downs of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics and John Stafford of the Community Research Institute, IPFW. November, 2004.

A Powerpoint ® presentation of Downs and Stafford's summary to the community based on their interviews of local officials and review of the current laws and regulations. The purpose of this project was to compile a comprehensive and accurate accounting of government services in Allen County. Restructuring governments in Allen County has been the subject of discussion and debate for more than 30 years, and the debate was reinvigorated by the bills introduced in the 2003/04 session of the Indiana General Assembly. The Charter Government Study Project, Inc. and other individuals agreed that this project should be completed and made financing for the project possible.
Local units of government are broken into six categories for this presentation:

• County, judicial
• County, other
• Townships
• Third-class cities and towns
• Second class city
• Special taxing districts

The Charter Government Study Project, Inc. and other supporters have no editorial control over the content of the presentation or the final report.

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