Economic Research Center
Economic Research Center
Applied research and analytics for businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies.
The center helps organizations turn data into decisions. Through faculty-led applied research, we provide practical analysis tailored to regional needs while giving HCC students supervised, real-world experience. Explore a project, discuss a research need, or identify an opportunity for data analysis that can inform planning, investment, and community impact.
What We Provide
We provide rigorous, locally informed analysis to support planning, investment, grant applications, and public communication. Our work is practical, responsive, and grounded in client needs.
Services
- Economic Impact Analysis: Measure the return on investment from capital projects, nonprofit operations, events, and tourism activity
- Labor Market Research: Identify workforce trends and skill gaps
- Data Access and Technical Support: Provide customized reports, dashboards, and analytical support
- Community-Responsive Research: Turn data into actionable insights tied to regional priorities
Value to Clients
- Clear evidence for decision-making and strategy
- Credible analysis for funding, stakeholder communication, and accountability
- Access to faculty-guided research capacity and analytical tools
- A partnership rooted in Washington County and the surrounding region
Partnerships
The center expands analytical capacity for client organizations through faculty expertise, applied research, and student talent. Students gain workforce experience, but the primary value to partners is stronger analysis and better decisions. Local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits, employers, chambers, museums, cultural institutions, tourism entities, libraries, and community-based organizations seeking data to inform planning and investment are all ideal partners.
Work with the Center
HCC is building workforce capacity through applied research and community engagement. Explore a project, discuss a research need, or identify an opportunity for data analysis that can inform planning, investment, and community impact. To learn more, contact Corey Stottlemyer: 240-500-2533 or cestottlemyer1@hagerstowncc.edu.