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Item Alternatives to Petroleum Based Fuel for Marine Vessels(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2006) Skurla, James A; Jacobson, Jean; Hochsprung, Paul; Malik, Nitya; Slegh, David; Martopullo, Ela; Linde, Nicholas; Almquist-Minko, VickieItem Analyzing Alternatives to the Harbor Maintenance Tax(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2009) McIntosh, Christopher; Skalberg, Randall K; Skurla, James AItem Analyzing Housing Demand in Northeast Minnesota and Duluth: Three Scenarios(University of Minnesota Duluth, 1987) Lichty, Richard W; Flannery, Barbara AItem Duluth Area Economic Development Enterprise Network System Analysis(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2005) Skurla, James A; Jacobson, Jean; Malik, Nitya; Williams, Joshua; Carpenter, Talia; Huehn, Jon; Fuchs, Brian; Almquist-Minko, Vickie; Zolnowsky, Wendy MItem 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 Farmers' Market Survey and Business Plan(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2006) Skurla, James A; Jacobson, Jean; Hochsprung, Paul; Malik, Nitya; Martopullo, Ela; Daly, John; Almquist-Minko, VickieItem Duluth Opinion Survey and Report(University of Minnesota Duluth, 1997) Knudsen, Kjell R; Lichty, Richard W; Jacobson, Jean; Zelenak, Jennifer; Naimpally, Amrita; Lee, Courtney; Nippert, AndrewItem Duluth Retail Market Analysis(Bureau of Business and Economic Research, 1983-06) Peterson, Jerrold M; Charnes, John MItem Duluth Seaway Port Authority: Impact of Business Development & Shipping Industry in 2005(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2006) Skurla, James A; Jacobson, Jean; Linde, NicholasItem 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 The Economic Impact of the Duluth Amateur Hockey Association on the City of Duluth(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2015) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Scott, Michelle; Eisenbacher, Travis; Haedtke, KarenItem The Economic Impact of the Duluth Curling Club on the City of Duluth(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2015) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Scott, Michelle; Haedtke, KarenItem The Economic Impact of the Duluth School District's Long Range Facilities Plan (Red Plan) on the Duluth-Superior, MN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2009) Skurla, James A; Jacobson, Jean; Kasim, Taha; Solem, Lyle; Almquist-Minko, VickieItem 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 The Economic Impact of UMD Athletics' Public Events on the Arrowhead Region of Minnesota and Douglas County, Wisconsin(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2017) Haynes, Monica; Chiodi Grensing, Gina; Hook, Alexander; Haedtke, KarenItem 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 Erie Pier Process Re-use Facility Cost Analysis(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2008) Brannan, Rodger; Skurla, James A; Jacobson, Jean; Miller, Chris; Solem, Lyle; Kasim, Taha; Almquist-Minko, VickieItem Forestry Bottleneck Analysis(University of Minnesota Duluth, 2002) Lichty, Richard W; Skurla, James A; Jacobson, Jean; Almquist-Minko, Vickie; Barkataki, Malita; Paukner, Amber; Nakka, Kiranmeyee