Capabilities

The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) provides economic research, data analysis, and business services to clients ranging from entrepreneurs to industry associations and city councils to state government.  As data proliferates and business and policy decisions become more complex, CBER aims to provide independent analysis and understanding beyond the statistics.  The research staff at CBER has employed their expertise in regional economics, education, economic development, health, and energy to aid in decision making for more than 100 public and private organizations in West Virginia and the surrounding region.  Our multidisciplinary experience can be a key asset for clients needing to navigate market decisions, policy choices, and strategic alternatives.

The CBER team has extensive experience in conducting economic impact analyses for entities in both the public and private arenas.  Using a suite of methodologies and techniques, the team provides analysis for projects of all sizes and across industries.  CBER analysis provides decision makers with the tools they need to better allocate resources among competing investments and strategies in efforts to retain, expand, and attract new business and economic activity.  CBER has significant experience employing these analysis using static and dynamic models including IMPLAN and REMI.

Market analysis includes evaluation of opportunities for growth and expansion; regional industry cost structures and effects on competitiveness; the effect of state and federal policy; and presentation of general supply and demand trends.

Feasibility studies assess the practicality and potential for success for a proposed business, product, or service.  These studies analyze market demand and profitability, identify potential barriers to success, and provide recommendations for maximizing profitability.

And although some utilities actually deliver physical goods — like water utilities which actually deliver water — utilities are usually treated as services.

And although some utilities actually deliver physical goods — like water utilities which actually deliver water — utilities are usually treated as services.

And although some utilities actually deliver physical goods — like water utilities which actually deliver water — utilities are usually treated as services.

And although some utilities actually deliver physical goods — like water utilities which actually deliver water — utilities are usually treated as services.