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Item Crane Lake Visitor Center Feasibility Study - Voyageurs National Park(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2020) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Thorsgard, HaakanItem Duluth Bethel Program Evaluation(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2019) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Dauner, Kim; Brand, Nathan; Olafson, Tommy; Badger, Megan; Hockert, MatthewThe Duluth Bethel (Bethel) is a private non-profit 501c(3) organization that provides community corrections and inpatient and outpatient chemical dependency services to individuals in Duluth and the surrounding region. Roughly half of the individuals served by Bethel in a given year receive treatment for chemical dependency through the Port Rehabilitation program, while the rest participate in one of the facility’s Community Corrections programs (either the Work Release or Female Offender Programs). This project outlines an evaluation strategy for Bethel and assesses the costs and outcomes of the organization’s primary programs. The team utilized data for four years, 2015-2018. The analysis has four primary goals. First was the development of an agency-wide logic model that includes program resources and inputs; actions and outputs; and short-term, medium-term, and long-term outcomes on both clients and the community. Second, data currently being collected by Bethel on its programs and clients as well as any important measures not currently being collected were summarized. Third, common client scenarios (or pathways) for Bethel’s clients were identified, and the costs and outcomes of Bethel’s programs were compared with the most likely alternatives for clients (e.g. jail, prison, treatment). And fourth, a list of recommendations for the organization, based on the study results, existing literature, and feedback from staff and subject-matter experts was developed.Item Economic Feasibility of Mass Timber Manufacturing in Minnesota(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2019) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Hansen, Elaine; Brand, Nathan; Ecklund, Hattie; Hook, Alexander; Sirjord, KeKe; Stein, AlecThe Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics was contacted by Area Partnership for Economic Expansion (APEX) to study the market and economic feasibility of introducing Mass Timber manufacturing (e.g. cross-laminated timber (CLT) production) for the state of Minnesota and/or Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region. The BBER partnered with the UMD Center for Economic Development (CED) on this project. The overall study addresses three primary objectives: an analysis of building construction market demand growth and projections, an estimate of the current and potential ability of local lumber producers and wholesalers, and an economic impact analysis of the new industry in the region.Item Economic Impact of Current and 10-Year Projections of Biofuels Production in Canada(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2021) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Thorsgard, HaakanAdvanced Biofuels Canada, a national industry association established to promote the production and use of advanced biofuels, contracted with the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Minnesota Duluth to identify and study the economic impact of increased biofuels production on six provinces in Canada pursuant to increased demand from federal and provincial fuel regulations. The study includes the estimated economic impact of 2020 (baseline) biofuels production along with the projected (2030) economic impacts of additional biofuels production capacity based on two scenarios of lower and higher buildouts. Economic impacts are presented for the full study area (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec) as well the western (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) and central (Ontario and Quebec) regions individually. All results are shown in 2020 Canadian dollars. Inputs used in developing the economic impact models included baseline and projected production levels, revenue, and employment, as well as detailed industry spending for each biofuel type.Item Economic Impact of Current and 10-year Projections of Biofuels Production in Canada(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2021) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Thorsgard, HaakanThe study includes the estimated economic impact of 2020 (baseline) biofuels production along with the projected (2030) economic impacts of additional biofuels production capacity based on two scenarios of lower and higher buildouts. Economic impacts are presented for the full study area (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec) as well the western (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) and central (Ontario and Quebec) regions individually. All results are shown in 2020 Canadian dollars. Inputs used in developing the economic impact models included baseline and projected production levels, revenue, and employment, as well as detailed industry spending for each biofuel type.Item Economic Impact of Ferrous and Nonferrous Mining on Minnesota and the Arrowhead Region with Douglas County, Wisconsin(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2020) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Badger, Megan; Brand, Nathan; Hockert, Matthew; Thorsgard, HaakanThe UMD Labovitz School of Business and Economics’ research bureau, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER), was contacted by the Iron Mining Association of Minnesota and Mining Minnesota to study and estimate the economic impacts of construction and operations for ferrous and nonferrous mining on Minnesota and the Arrowhead Region including Douglas County, Wisconsin. The objectives of the study include: • To study the recent economic trends of the ferrous and nonferrous mining industries and describe the size of the mining industry relative to the economic base of the study area. • To model the economic impacts of the ferrous and nonferrous mining industry, including the current and projected impacts of the industry’s operations and projected capital expenditures. • To report on Minnesota mining-related taxes paid by the mining industry. • To report on the business confidence of mining-related firms in the study area.Item Economic Impact of the Hermantown Amateur Hockey Association on Duluth, Hermantown, and Proctor, Minnesota(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2020) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Hockert, Matthew; Badger, MeganThe Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics was contacted by HAHA to estimate the economic impacts of Hermantown hockey on the study area. For the purpose of this report, Hermantown hockey includes all of HAHA’s youth games and tournaments, the Hermantown High School hockey program (uses the Hermantown arena), and the operations of the Hermantown Arena. HAHA also requested research on the potential economic impacts of adding a second sheet of ice to the arena that would add capacity for additional games and tournaments throughout the season. The BBER first focused on Hermantown hockey’s current impacts on the economy and then estimated the possible impacts of expanding the existing arena.Item The Economic Impact of the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2018) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Ecklund, Hattie; Hook, AlexanderItem Economic Impacts of the Tourism Industry in Duluth(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2020) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Hockert, MatthewThe UMD Labovitz School of Business and Economics’ research bureau, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER), was asked to study and estimate the economic impact of the tourism industry in Duluth. The study area used in the analysis includes all Duluth zip codes. The research objectives of this study included the following: • Show current size of Duluth’s tourism industry in terms of employment and value added. • Show recent trends in employment for the tourism industry. • Model economic impacts of 0.5%, 2%, and 4% increases in the Duluth tourism industry.Item The Economic Value of the Cruise Industry to the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Statistical Area(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2021) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Thorsgard, Haakan; Palmquist, Ben; Ye, DanielItem Fall 2020 Regional Economic Indicators Forum Brochure(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2020) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; College of St. Scholastica; University of Wisconsin-SuperiorItem Hennepin County Benefits Cliff Visualization 2021(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2021) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Thorsgard, HaakanItem LSBE Outreach Events Analysis(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2020) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Brand, Nathan; Thorsgard, HaakanItem Valuation of Energy Efficient Investments by Duluth Landlords and Tenants(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2020) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; McIntosh, Christopher; Olafson, Tommy; Brand, Nathan; Hockert, Matthew; Badger, MeganThe purpose of this study is to build upon the findings from the BBER’s 2016 study, expand the knowledge base related to the split incentive and its impact on student renters, and address the proposed adjustments to the previous research. Specifically, this investigation addressed the following research questions: 1. Are renters willing to pay more in rent for energy efficient upgrades to be installed in their rental property? 2. What monetary value do renters place on a monthly savings in utility payments? 3. Is there a significant difference between student and non-student renters in these two areas (willingness to pay and value placed on utility savings)? 4. What are landlords willing to pay for various energy efficient upgrades? 5. What portion of the cost for various energy efficient upgrades are landlords willing to pay themselves, and what portion would they expect to pass on to renters? 6. Are there any social or demographic factors that influence renter and/or landlord behaviors in this area?