Browsing by Author "Chiodi Grensing, Gina"
Now showing 1 - 20 of 62
- Results Per Page
- Sort Options
Item Analysis of Duluth-Superior and Peer Metropolitan Areas(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2018) Haynes, Monica; Hook, Alexander; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Ecklund, HattieItem Community Asset Mapping and Environmental Scan of Workforce Services(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2017) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Hook, Alexander; Haedtke, KarenItem 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 Duluth's Energy Future: Economic Modeling of Proposed Biomass and Solar Initiatives(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2016) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Eisenbacher, Travis; Haedtke, KarenItem Economic Effects of the Potential I-35 Conversion in Downtown Duluth(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2023) Haynes, Monica; Bennett, John; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Hopkins, Erin; Nadeau, Kenny; Perry, D'LanieIn response to growing community interest in a redesign of the I-35 corridor through downtown Duluth, Minnesota, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics examined the potential economic effects of such a redesign. The study area for the research includes the one-mile segment of the freeway that separates the city’s central business district from the Lake Superior waterfront, as well as the area immediately surrounding the freeway. The study includes a summary of the literature on the economic effects of highway removal and rightsizing projects throughout the U.S., the results of interviews and surveys with local stakeholders, case studies summarizing five similar highway rightsizing projects, and a summary of the feasibility of a rightsizing project in Duluth. In response to growing community interest in a redesign of the I-35 corridor through downtown Duluth, Minnesota, the Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics examined the potential economic effects of such a redesign. The study area for the research includes the one-mile segment of the freeway that separates the city’s central business district from the Lake Superior waterfront, as well as the area immediately surrounding the freeway. The study includes a summary of the literature on the economic effects of highway removal and rightsizing projects throughout the U.S., the results of interviews and surveys with local stakeholders, case studies summarizing five similar highway rightsizing projects, and a summary of the feasibility of a rightsizing project in Duluth. Our research team estimated that the economic impact of a one-year $50 million construction project (based on average cost per mile in case studies) could support 450 jobs, provide labor income of $29 million, contribute nearly $39 million to the study area’s GDP, and produce nearly $74 million in spending. These estimates do not represent the economic activity that might occur from development opportunities that arise after the project is completed. If Duluth were to redesign the segment of I-35 through the downtown waterfront area in a way that freed up land for alternate uses, survey respondents overwhelmingly felt that there would be private sector interest in developing that area (86% answered yes). Stakeholders identified housing (53 comments); mixed-use commercial development (39 comments); leisure and hospitality (37 comments); and other commercial developments like retail, office, and manufacturing (33 comments) as being the most likely development opportunities. This study is just one step in determining whether highway removal or rightsizing is a viable solution in Duluth. Some potential next steps for this effort include more extensive community engagement efforts, a broader look at the impacts of highway rightsizing on the case studies, and/or a more comprehensive community profile for downtown Duluth, among others. The Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Interstate Council (MIC) is currently conducting an extensive I-35 corridor planning study that includes the downtown Duluth I-35 segment. The results of that study will also play an important part in developing the long-term goals for the corridor and determining appropriate actions for transportation planning and economic development in downtown Duluth.Item Economic Effects of the Potential I-35 Conversion in Downtown Duluth Executive Summary(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2023) Haynes, Monica; Bennett, John; van der Hagen, Jordan; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Hopkins, Erin; Nadeau, Kenny; Perry, D'LanieItem 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 Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2022) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Austin, Nana Kofi; Jones, JacqueItem The Economic Impact of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Mining on the State of Minnesota and the Arrowhead Region, including Douglas County, Wisconsin(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2012) Skurla, James A; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Jacobson, Jenna; Swenson, Colleen; Almquist-Minko, VickieItem 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 The Economic Impact of Frontier Renewable Resources on Minnesota and the Arrowhead Region(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2012) Skurla, James A; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Jaeschke, Josh; Jacobson, Jenna; Almquist-Minko, VickieItem The Economic Impact of Giants Ridge on St. Louis County(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2012) Skurla, James A; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Jacobson, Jenna; Swenson, Colleen; Almquist-Minko, VickieItem The Economic Impact of Interchange Fees on Minnesota Sales Tax(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2015) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Scott, Michelle; Haedtke, KarenItem The Economic Impact of Leisure & Hospitality in IRRRB Service Area(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2015) Skurla, James A; Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Jacobson, Jenna; Swenson, Colleen; Haedtke, KarenItem The Economic Impact of Local Hockey and Curling Programs on Lake County, Minnesota(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2022) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Hopkins, Erin; Perry, D'LanieThe Two Harbors Youth Hockey Association (THYHA) and Silver Bay Youth Hockey (SBYH) are the governing organizations of youth hockey in the cities of Two Harbors and Silver Bay, respectively. Children ages six through 14 are eligible to participate in the two organizations. The sport of curling—both recreational and competitive—is offered to the community by the Two Harbors Curling Club (THCC). The Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics was contacted by Lovin’ Lake County—the county’s official marketing organization—to conduct a study on the economic impacts of the THYHA organization, SBYHA organization, and Two Harbors Curling Club and the economic benefits that they provide through their operations and tournaments to Lake County. For this report, Lake County hockey and curling includes all THYHA’s and SBYHA’s youth games and tournaments, the North Shore Storm high school hockey program (which uses both the Lake County and Rukavina arenas), and THCC’s weekly leagues, bonspiels (curling tournaments), and rentals.Item The Economic Impact of Minnesota Hospitals and Health Systems(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2022) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Austin, Nana Kofi; Jones, JacqueHospitals and health systems play an important role in the community, not only as life saving health organizations but also as major employers and purchasers of goods that provide considerable economic impact. The Minnesota Hospital Association (MHA) contacted the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Labovitz School of Business and Economics to study the economic impact of hospitals and health systems regionally and statewide. Inputs used in calculating the economic impacts of hospitals and health systems included total revenue, employment, salaries, and benefits for the 128 hospitals and health systems as well as revenue for supporting health care services, such as offices of physicians and nursing and community care facilities. In 2020, Minnesota hospitals and health systems reported total revenues of more than $21.4 billion, employment levels of 122,758 and employee compensation of $10.2 billion. The MHA regions with the highest revenues included the Twin Cities Metro Region ($10.3 billion), which includes the seven counties in the Twin Cities metro area; the Southeast Region 6 ($4.5 billion), which includes the Rochester metro area; and the Central Region 3 ($2.7 billion), which is the largest region by geography and includes 22 counties that span the entire central part of the state, including St. Cloud. In all six regions, hospitals and health systems ranked among the top ten largest industries by employment. MHA estimates that 66% of the state’s primary care clinic providers are associated with a hospital or health system, based on information obtained from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). MHA also used DEED data to estimate the number of primary care clinic providers associated with hospitals and health systems at the regional level with the following results: Region 1 is 71%, Region 2 is 55%, Region 3 is 58%, Region 4 is 46%, Region 5 is 91%, and Region 6 is 87%. An estimated 13% of the state’s nursing home revenues could be attributed to nursing homes associated with hospital and health systems, based on data obtained from the Minnesota Department of Health’s Health Care Cost Information System. In total, $32.3 billion in direct revenue was generated by health systems, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health, ambulance, and other associated health care entities. Economic impact analysis tracks an initial economic shock or activity (like the direct spending of hospitals and health systems and their employees) through multiple rounds of industry and consumer spending to show the multiplier or ripple effects through a local economy. The initial shock or activity is considered the direct effect, the resulting increase in industry spending is the indirect effect, and the resulting increase in consumer spending is the induced effect. The research team used the IMPLAN Group’s input-output modeling data and software (IMPLAN version 3.1) for modeling economic impacts. The data used was the most recent IMPLAN data available, which is for the year 2020. Results reflect 2022 dollars. According to the results of economic impact modeling, Minnesota hospitals and health systems—along with their affiliated clinics, nursing homes, and other associated entities—supported almost 389,000 jobs in 2020, added almost $31 billion in labor income (wages and benefits), contributed $39.3 billion in additional value added to the state’s economy, and added $67.6 billion in new spending. In total, for every one job created by hospitals and health systems in the state, another 1.09 jobs were created in related industries.Item The Economic Impact of the Canada/Northeastern Minnesota Relationship on the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2016) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Burke, Andrew; Haedtke, Karen