Survey Research and Impact Analysis
Capabilities
CRD conducts survey research for a variety of partners to gather specific data from particular populations, including businesses, employers, subject-matter experts, community members, and other stakeholders. Surveys are excellent mechanisms for collecting input, perceptions, and opinions. CRD’s neutral position and its dedication to ensuring anonymity and confidentiality make it a trusted survey administrator.
CRD also performs economic impact analyses for a wide range of partners and activities. An economic impact analysis illustrates how a specific change in a region will impact jobs, income, economic output, and tax revenue. The CRD research team also analyzes qualitative impacts, which uncover additional effects. The analyses serve as important decision-making tools and can help communicate the benefits of a course of action. CRD analysts specialize in analyzing an assortment of actions and entities including, but not limited to:
- Business Impacts
- Industry Impacts
- Event Impacts
- Policy Impacts
Our Projects
Logan & Union Counties Wage, Benefits, & Training Survey
CRD partnered with the Logan County Chamber of Commerce and the Union County-Marysville Economic Development Partnership to conduct a wage, benefits, and training survey for Union and Logan Counties. While the survey asked traditional wage and benefit questions, representatives of the local OhioMeansJobs offices in each county also requested additional information about the training needs of companies throughout the bi-county region. The information contained in the report will help local public and private sector leaders in developing more competitive pay and benefit packages, identify targeted training program opportunities, and guide the development of workforce programs that meet the needs of business owners throughout the bi-county region.
Ohio's Creative Economy
Ohio Citizens for the Arts, a nonprofit arts advocacy organization, in partnership with CRD, commissioned a study to capture the power and impact of Ohio’s creative economies. CRD completed an economic impact analysis of the arts and creative industries in Ohio. The study found that these industries account for more than $41 billion in economic activity, support more than 289,000 jobs, and generate over $4.5 billion in tax revenue annually.
TARTA Impact Analysis
The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce engaged CRD to conduct an analysis to determine the contributions of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) to the local economy. The study provided an impact analysis of the operations, employment, and capital expenditures of TARTA on the economy of the local service area. The report also examined the qualitative benefits of the transit system derived in part from rider and key stakeholder interviews.
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Updated: 08/20/2025 11:25AM