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CBER's Mission
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To provide high-quality applied research and technical assistance services to Maine's private and public sector organizations through the combined expertise of faculty, staff, and students from the School of Business, the Muskie School of Public Service, and other colleges and schools at the University of Southern Maine.
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CBER's Services
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CBER offers applied research and technical assistance to economic development districts, profit and not-for-profit organizations, and individuals. These services include:
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| Financial and econometric modeling |
| Other forms of customized business/economic analysis |
CBER's Products
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CBER is responsible for the publication of Maine Business Indicators (MBI), a bi-annual report focusing on economic issues and trends in Maine and beyond.
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CBER maintains the Maine Labor Force Database, a web-based interactive database containing demographic and economic information useful in market research, opportunity analysis, and economic development, at www.usm.maine.edu/cber.
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CBER maintains the Regional Economic Model, Inc. (REMI) for Maine and nine substate regions. By utilizing this econometric model, Center researchers are able to prepare forecasts, conduct economic impact studies, and perform simulations of a wide variety of economic events.
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CBER's Funding Sources
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In addition to the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration and the School of Business at the University of Southern Maine, CBER receives financing through donations, grants, and contracts from other organizations. |
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CBER's Clients
| Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments |
| Banknorth Group
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| Center for Technology Transfer
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| Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
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| Consumers Water Company
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| Cooperative Extension Service
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| Eastern Maine Development Corporation
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| Kennebec Valley Council of Governments
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| Mainebiz
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| Maine Council on Economic Education
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| Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
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| Maine Department of Transportation
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| Maine Development Foundation
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| Maine Enterprise Council
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| Maine Metal Products Association
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| Maine Science and Technology Foundation
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| Maine Technology Institute
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| New England Economic Project
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| Northern Maine Development Commission
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| Portland Water District
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| Southern Maine Economic Development District
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| Institute for Real Estate Research and Education
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| Production Technology Center
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| Verizon |
CBER's Programs/Projects
| Technical Assistance for Economic Development |
| Maine Labor Force Analysis |
| Maine Business Works |
| Economic Forecasting and Analysis
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| Credit Scoring Modeling |
| Risk Management through Geographical Diversification |
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