Service | Wage and Benefits Survey

Published on Jun. 1, 2023

Wage and benefits surveys are conducted with businesses in a community or a specific industry (i.e. manufacturing or healthcare) in order to collect specific information about full-time and part-time employment, wages paid for different occupations and benefits that employers provide to their employees.

Service | Cost of Community Services Study

Published on Jun. 1, 2023

A cost of community services (COCS) study identifies government expenditures and revenues by land use type. The study measures the fiscal relationship, or ratio, between revenues and expenditures.

Service | Survey Based Research

Published on Jun. 1, 2023

A survey is a familiar research tool for gathering the same information from a large group of people. Yet the information gathered is only as good as the design of the survey and the process for collecting the information. Moreover, while a survey sounds exciting, it is not always the best approach.

Service | Economic Impact Study

Published on Jun. 1, 2023

An economic impact study looks at the effect that an event has on a local economy. An event can be an industry or cluster of industries, a business or a particular project. In general, these studies use financial and economic data to generate the direct, indirect and induced impacts resulting from having that event in the area.

Service | Retail Sector Analysis

Published on Jun. 1, 2023

A retail sector analysis examines the retail supply and demand within a region. If the supply is higher than the demand, then there is surplus and the region has the capacity to attract non-local shoppers. If the demand is greater than the supply, then residents’ retail needs are not met within the region.

Publication | How to Respond to a Request for Information

By Beka Burton, CEDIK Economic Development Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 15, 2023

A community can receive a Request for Information (RFI) from either a business directly or from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. It will typically include the following: a project description, the project investment, and an approximate number of new jobs that will be created.

Publication | State Incentives for New and Expanding Businesses

By Beka Burton, CEDIK Economic Development Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 15, 2023

There are multiple incentives offered through the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We list the most popular incentives, and also link to a complete list at the end of the document with all available options and state links, so you can determine what would be the best fit for your community or business.

Publication | Economic Development Terms and Acronyms

By Beka Burton, CEDIK Economic Development Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 15, 2023

Every industry has their own jargon. The economic development world is no exception. It is important to know and understand the most commonly used terms as they will equip you with the knowledge you need to help your community grow and thrive. For easy reference we have compiled a condensed list of terms that you will hear the most often.

Publication | How to Run for Elected Office in Kentucky

By Beka Burton, CEDIK Economic Development Extension Specialist
Published on Feb. 15, 2023

Elected officials are an active community partner in economic development. We provide a two page guide that has a step-by-step process for registration, as well as the website URLs and contact information you will need.

Article | Arts in Health Disaster Recovery

By Jessica Evans, Community Arts Senior Extension Associate
Published on Nov. 10, 2022

During trying times, when local health services may be strained or overwhelmed due to emergent physical needs in communities, art can be an integral part of disaster recovery efforts. Art can be a pathway for recognizing common stress responses to trauma and can provide some beneficial ways to cope with it.