2026
20 Years of The Kalamazoo Promise: A Visual Guide to Selected Highlights, Kathleen Bolter
Publication: Reports
Workforce Dynamics in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Trends, Shocks, and Projections through 2030, Iryna V. Lendel
Publication: Presentations
Workforce Dynamics in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Trends, Shocks, and Projections through 2030, Iryna V. Lendel, Chloe Wieber, Sevrin Williams, Gerrit Anderson, and Lee Adams
Publication: Upjohn Institute Technical Reports
Upjohn Regional Economic Outlook, Iryna V. Lendel, Chloe Wieber, Sevrin Williams, Gerrit Anderson, Lee Adams, and Emily Petz
Publication: Reports
Bearcat Advantage: Year Two Evaluation Report, Michelle Miller-Adams, Kyle Huisman, Bridget Timmeney, and Kevin Hollenbeck
Publication: Reports
Comstock Township Housing Plan, Emily Petz, Val Klomparens, Gerrit Anderson, and Lee Adams
Publication: Reports
Updated Kalamazoo County Housing Plan 2025, Emily Petz, Val Klomparens, Gerrit Anderson, and Lee Adams
Publication: Reports
2025
Berrien County Talent Ecosystem, Lee Adams and Val Klomparens
Publication: Reports
Short-Run Economic Effects of Michigan's State-Funded Preschool Programs, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy Papers
Short-Run Fiscal Effects of Expanding Michigan's Preschool Program to be Universal, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy Papers
An Economic Impact Analysis of Rx Kids in Flint, Michigan, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Iryna V. Lendel, and Sevrin Williams
Publication: Reports
Ten Lessons in Public–Private Partnerships to Create Good Jobs, Kathleen Bolter, Timothy J. Bartik, Brad J. Hershbein, Michelle Miller-Adams, Alfonso Hernandez, Kyle Huisman, and Bridget Timmeney
Publication: Reports
Upper Peninsula Regional Economic Development Strategy, Iryna V. Lendel, Chloe Wieber, Gerrit Anderson, and Sevrin Williams
Publication: Upjohn Institute Technical Reports
Bearcat Advantage: Year One Evaluation Report, Michelle Miller-Adams, Kevin Hollenbeck, Bridget Timmeney, and Kyle Huisman
Publication: Reports
Oshtemo Township Housing Plan 2023, Emily Petz, Dakota McCracken, Gerrit Anderson, Lee Adams, and Brian Pittelko
Publication: Reports
Resident Participation Survey, Regional and Economic Planning Services, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: Reports
2024
Broadly Shared Local Economic Success: New Measures and New Lessons for Communities, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Presentations
Training Needs and Costs in Kalamazoo's Core Neighborhoods, Timothy J. Bartik, Bridget Timmeney, Zachary Brown, Gerrit Anderson, Kathleen Bolter, Nicholas Martens, and Brian Pittelko
Publication: Reports
The Kalamazoo Promise: A Piece in the Puzzle of Housing Preferences, Kathleen Bolter and Alfonso Hernandez
Publication: Reports
Housing Instability's Toll on Students: Insights from Kalamazoo Public Schools District Renters, Kathleen Bolter, Val Klomparens, and Bridget Timmeney
Publication: Reports
Projecting the Demand for Workers in the Production of Lithium-Ion Batteries in the United States, Erik Vasilauskas, Dakota McCracken, and Michael Horrigan
Publication: Reports
Economic Vitality Index: Mapping Michigan’s 83 Counties, Sevrin Williams and Iryna V. Lendel
Publication: Reports
2023
Scoring SOAR, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy Papers
Home Ownership in City Core Neighborhoods, Val Gipper
Publication: Reports
Employment, Income, and Poverty in Kalamazoo City Core Neighborhoods, Val Klomparens
Publication: Reports
Neighborhoods of Kalamazoo: Summary of Land Parcels, Val Klomparens
Publication: Presentations
Southwest Michigan Wage and Benefits Survey: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch Counties, Dakota McCracken, Val Gipper, and Michael Horrigan
Publication: Reports
Michigan Unemployment Insurance: Background for Planning Analysis, Christopher J. O'Leary
Publication: Presentations
Applying Behavioral Insights to Inform Job Search: Evaluating Effects of a Behaviorally Informed Intervention on Job Search Online in West Michigan, Ariella Spitzer, Erin Welch, Greg Chojnacki, William J. Congdon, and Christopher J. O'Leary
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Aligning KRESA EFE/CTE Course Offerings with Local Business Needs: Results of Two Studies, W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: Reports
2022
Kalamazoo County Housing Plan, Emily Petz, Lee Adams, Gerrit Anderson, Dakota McCracken, and Brian Pittelko
Publication: Reports
Montcalm and Ionia Counties Housing Plan, Emily Petz, Lee Adams, Gerrit Anderson, Dakota McCracken, Brian Pittelko, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: Reports
Housing Profiles, Emily Petz, Lee Adams, Gerrit Anderson, Brian Pittelko, and Kathleen Bolter
Publication: Reports
Economic Impact of the Montcalm County Wind Energy Project, Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
Economic Impact of Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: Reports
South Haven Community Health Assessment, Jim Robey, George Erickcek, Kathleen Bolter, Gerrit Anderson, and Emily Boyle
Publication: Reports
St. Joseph County 2021 Housing Plan, Molly Trueblood, Lee Adams, Gerrit Anderson, and Southcentral Michigan Planning Council
Publication: Reports
2021
An Assessment of the Economic Conditions in the City of Battle Creek, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: Reports
Community Health Assessment: Kalamazoo, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: Reports
Community Health Assessment: Van Buren County, Kathleen Bolter, Jim Robey, Gerrit Anderson, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: Reports
Impact Estimates for Fort Custer Multi-Tenant Industrial Space, Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
Impact Estimates for the Freshwater Center, Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
McCamly Plaza Economic Impact Report, Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
Workforce and Demographic Profile of Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties, Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
Economic Outlook for Lakeshore Advantage: Getting to 2030, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter, Gerrit Anderson, Emily Boyle, Claudette Robey, Brian Pittelko, Jennifer Nichols, and Minh Dang
Publication: Reports
2020
Socioeconomic Indicators and Economic Impact Analysis of Firekeepers Casino and Hotel, Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
Estimating the Economic Impacts of Gull Lake View Golf Club and Resort, Jim Robey, Stephen Biddle, Claudette Robey, Marie Holler, Brian Pittelko, and Kathleen Bolter
Publication: Reports
2017
Estimating the Impacts of PlazaCorp Investments Related to the Acquisition of the Arcadia Ramp in Downtown Kalamazoo on the Region, Jim Robey, Kathleen Bolter, and Claudette Robey
Publication: Reports
2016
An Assessment of the Economic Impact of the Proposed Stoneco Gravel Mine Operation on Richland Township, George Erickcek
Publication: Reports
2015
Economic and Fiscal Impact of the Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
Accelerate: Economic Development Strategy and Prosperity Plan for the I-69 Thumb Region, George Erickcek, Bryan Bommersbach, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, and Jim Robey
Publication: Reports
Southcentral Michigan Five-Year Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy: Final Report, George Erickcek, Don Edgerly, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, and Bridget Timmeney
Publication: Reports
Occupational Outlook for the Construction Industry in the Greater Grand Rapids-Holland-Muskegon Region, Brian Pittelko and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
2014
Simulating the Effects of the Tax Credit Program of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority on Job Creation and Fiscal Benefits, Timothy J. Bartik and George Erickcek
Publication: Journal Articles
Economic Impact of Northwestern Michigan College: Final Report, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
Report on Scoping the Feasibility of Constructing an Economic Impact Model for Recreational and Conservation Projects in the State of Michigan, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
2013
Breaking the Poverty Cycle with Education and Jobs in Kalamazoo, Randall W. Eberts
Publication: Presentations
Michigan's Auto Workers: Tracking their Transition during Significant Industry Restructuring, Randall W. Eberts
Publication: Conference Papers
Michigan's Displaced Auto Workers: Using Administrative Data to Track Their Transition during Significant Industry Restructuring, Randall W. Eberts
Publication: Conference Papers
Tracking the Transition of Michigan's Displaced Auto Workers During Significant Restructuring in the Auto Industry, Randall W. Eberts and Kenneth J. Kline
Publication: Reports
Development of an Economic and Social Dashboard for Berrien County, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
Economic and Fiscal Impact of the Proposed South Haven Community Event Center, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
The Impacts of Macomb Community College on the Economy of Macomb County, George A. Erickcek and Kevin Hollenbeck
Publication: Reports
Talent 2025 Update Brief: Regional Workforce Demand and System Flows, George A. Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Bridget Timmeney, and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
Identification of the Common Salient Characteristics of Successful Intergovernmental Cooperation and Consolidation of Governmental Services in Kent County, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Current and Future Talent Needs for the TALENT 2025 Region, George Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Claudette Robey, and Bridget Timmeney
Publication: Reports
A Second Look at Enrollment Changes after the Kalamazoo Promise, Brad J. Hershbein
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
A Second Look at Enrollment Changes after the Kalamazoo Promise, Brad J. Hershbein
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
The Kalamazoo Promise and Changing Perceptions of the Kalamazoo Public Schools, Michelle Miller-Adams and Jenna Fiore
Publication: Upjohn Institute Policy Papers
2012
Simulating the Effects of Michigan's MEGA Tax Credit Program on Job Creation and Fiscal Benefits, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Ten-Year Cost Estimation of a Proposed Lansing Promise Scholarship, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
Employer Resource Networks: What Works in Forming a Successful ERN?, Bridget Timmeney and Kevin Hollenbeck
Publication: Reports
What Works in Forming a Successful Employer Resource Network?, Bridget Timmeney and Kevin Hollenbeck
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
2011
Why Michigan (and Other States) Should Invest in Preschool, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Presentations
Economic Impact of Various Budgetary Policy Options for the State of Michigan to Resolve its Budget Deficit for FY 2004, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
Results and Recommendations of Water and Wastewater Affordability Study, Ryan A. Breisach, George A. Erickcek, and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
An Assessment of the BC CAREERS Employer Resource Network: Its Contributions to the ERN Model, Kevin Hollenbeck, George A. Erickcek, and Bridget Timmeney
Publication: Reports
Economic Impact of Kalamazoo College, Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
2010
Michigan Budget Reform: Why Reform is Needed, and Key Ideas for Reform, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Testimonies
The Employment and Fiscal Effects of Michigan's MEGA Tax Credit Program, Timothy J. Bartik and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Industrial and Occupational Strengths and Potential in Michigan’s Economic Regions: A Description and Presentation of a New Database, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek, and Wei-Jang Huang
Publication: Reports
The Economic Impact of Oaklawn Hospital on the Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
Economic Impact of Pharmacia on Kalamazoo County in 2000, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
The Economic Impact of Oaklawn Hospital on the Marshall Area, George A. Erickcek and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
Talent 2025: Assessment of the West Michigan Talent Development System, George Erickcek, Brian Pittelko, Bridget Timmeney, and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports
Can Universal, Place-Based Scholarships Reduce Inequality? Lessons from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Michelle Miller-Adams
Publication: Conference Papers
Design and Economic Growth in West Michigan: Survey Findings, Brad R. Watts and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Reports
2009
Boosting Michigan's Economy Through Educational Improvements, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Testimonies
What Should Michigan Be Doing to Promote Long-Run Economic Development?, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Where Have All the Michigan Auto Jobs Gone?, Randall W. Eberts and George A. Erickcek
Publication: Employment Research Newsletter
Michigan Regional Skills Alliances: A Statewide Initiative to Address Local Workforce Needs, Randall W. Eberts and Kevin Hollenbeck
Publication: Book Chapters
Social and Economic Indicators Typifying the Community's Health, George A. Erickcek, Bridget Timmeney, Brad R. Watts, and Brian Pittelko
Publication: Reports
A Not-So-Simple Gift, Michelle Miller-Adams
Publication: Upjohn Press Book Chapters
The Power of a Promise: Education and Economic Renewal in Kalamazoo, Michelle Miller-Adams
Publication: Upjohn Press
Toledo Promise Scholarship Concept Study, Michelle Miller-Adams, George A. Erickcek, and Bridget Timmeney
Publication: Reports
2008
Economic Development Benefits of Preschool Expansion in Kalamazoo County, Timothy J. Bartik
Publication: Upjohn Institute Working Papers
Michigan's Fiscal Future, Timothy J. Bartik, George A. Erickcek, Citizens Research Council of Michigan, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: External Papers and Reports
Albion College Study: Exploring Economic Development Opportunities, George A. Erickcek, Ben Copeland, and W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research
Publication: Reports
Economic Impact of Businesses Assisted by Southwest Michigan First, George A. Erickcek and Randall W. Eberts
Publication: Reports
Calhoun County Casino Baseline Study Committee: Recommended Indicators and Baseline Data Report, George A. Erickcek, Bridget Timmeney, and Brad R. Watts
Publication: Reports