Economic Gardening
Research Services
For over 24 years the Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) has been strengthening businesses and communities by integrating business research tools with counseling in Whatcom County. We take a team approach to supporting businesses. The research services were extended to all SBDCs and rural Economic Development Councils in Washington state in July 2007.
Our research staff provides secondary research to help companies:
- Plan
- Adjust to changes in the marketplace
- Identify business problem areas
Research services include:
- Local/regional/national demographics
- Identify prospective customers
- Consider business expansion
- Determine business efficiency
- Understand break-even points
- Industry trends and outlooks
- Perform competitive analysis
- Understand consumer behavior
The CEV's research services can be obtained through business strategists at the Center for Economic Vitality or Small Business Development Centers and rural Economic Development Councils across Washington state.