FAQ

1. How much would a data request cost?

The cost of a data request will vary based on what data is needed, the length of time needed to collect the data, and how the client would like the data sent to them. Generally, work under an hour is free, while the cost of more complicated requests’ is assessed on a case-by-case basis.  

 

2. What is in the profiles?

The following document is the table of contents for the Annual County Economic & Demographic Profiles. Our most up to date and comprehensive profile ever!

2009-10 Table of Contents.pdf

 

3. Where is your office located?

Physical Address:
35 Main Street, Suite 203
Chico, CA 95929-0765

Map of CED

Mailing address:
Center for Economic Development
California State University, Chico
Chico, California 95929-0765

 

4. What services does your office offer?

  • Customized research and analysis services, including estimates and projections of local indicators

  • Market area determinations

  • Economic impact analysis

  • Fiscal impact studies

  • Economic briefs

  • Comparison and evaluation of economic benefit of your products and services

  • Summaries of community constraints and opportunities for growth

  • Analysis of current and potential retail sales being retained in your community

  • Surveys

  • Statistics on “most affluent neighborhoods” and “greatest pockets of poverty”

  • Information for inclusion in proposals for continued or expanded services

  • Essential public relations material

  • Industry Analysis

  • Development of business plans

  • Grants application assistance

  • Assistance with marketing plans

  • Help with plans for building and housing developments

  • Educational attainment information

  • Aid in county-level government decisions

 

5. What is your service region?

Our service region extends over a 26-county territory. We provide economic development services throughout this area as well small business management services through the administration of the five Small Business Development Centers. These counties include the following: Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba.

 

6. Who are your clients?

Community leaders, governments, business leaders, people seeking grants, business owners