Economic Development Library
Over the past six months the FourthWave team has created and compiled a vast library of economic development data, illustrations, and articles. This information is now being made available to the general public via this webpage, and it is our hope that those interested in strengthening the economies of Northeast Indiana will utilize this data in their own work and research. In the event that the information you are looking for is not included in this library, there is a good chance that we will either have it or know where to find it. If you need assistance with this library or clarification of its contents, please email bcritchfield@fourthwavellc.net.
- Many of the following documents are "Excel" (.xls) files. You will require Microsoft Excel to view them.
- Some files are large in file size. Please be patient while downloading.
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- Some of the links below will direct you to a different website. We are not responsible for any content published on external websites.
Excel Files 1987-2000 NAICS Data.xls
National trend data regarding employed persons by major occupational classification from 1987 - 2000 and organized by NAICS classification.
2003 National SOC Data.xls
This file includes extensive recent (2003) national data organized by the SOC system, containing both raw and highly processed data as well as charts and graphs.
2003 SOC Data - Fort Wayne.xls
This file includes extensive recent (2003) data solely on the Fort Wayne MSA organized by the SOC system, containing both raw and highly processed data as well as charts and graphs.
R3 Economic Data.xls
This file contains historical trend data (1980 - 2000), organized by NAICS, on Northeast Indiana (Region 3). It also includes many charts, graphs, and illustrations.
Engineers.xls (2.1 MB - Large File! Please be patient!)
This file contains extensive statistics and charts comparing engineering, architectural, mathematical, and computer occupations on the local and national levels.
Jobs & Revenue.xls
This file consists of data which details revenues, revenue per employee, and annual incomes for employees in select NAICS sector occupations. It includes one chart.
Long Term Job Projections.xls
This file contains extensive occupational statistics regarding the distribution of the current labor force, as well as many projections of future employment distributions. There are many charts which both outline the direction of occupational trends, as well as compare the state of Northeast Indiana with the rest of Indiana and the Nation as a whole.
Earnings by County.xls
This file contains statistics on employee earnings by county in region 3 (Northeast Indiana).
Mfg Dissection.xls
This file contains more detailed data (Region 3, 2001) on individual sectors in the manufacturing industry.
NEI Emp by NAICS Cluster.xls
This file contains NAICS data on Northeast Indiana employment by industry cluster from the second quarter of 2003.
Percentage Comparisons.xls
This file compares regional, state, and national employment concentration data from 2001. It contains raw data as well as a chart.
R3 Size Stats.xls
This file includes information on the sizes and relative distribution of region 3 businesses.
Services summary R3 2001.xls
This file is a small summary on the distribution of employment within the services sector as defined by NAICS and contains data from region 3 in 2001.
Transportation Summary.xls
This file is a small summary on the distribution of employment within the transportation and logistics sector, as defined by NAICS, and contains data from region 3 in 2001.
Wholesale Trade Summary.xls
This file is a small summary on the distribution of employment within the wholesale trade sector, as defined by NAICS, and contains data from region 3 in 2001.
PDF Documents
Jobs Chart.pdf
This PDF contains a chart that outlines one vision of current jobs in the region alongside the levels desired by 2010.
Clusters Description.pdf
This file contains a short white paper that investigates some prominent industry sectors in Northeast Indiana. This report does not intend to identify all of Northeast Indiana’s businesses, but instead to illustrate the major industrial clusters in the region.
Links http://www.iedc.org/pdfs/IEDCFinalStatewidePlan.pdf
Indiana Economic Development Council 2005 Plan - This is the latest economic development plan for the State of Indiana.
www.allencountyprofile.org
Allen County Profile - This website is supported by local and state government agencies and local foundations to provide data and interpretations for education, economic, health and other data that compares Fort Wayne/Allen County to several selected communities.
http://www.ipfw.edu/cri/cri.htm
The Community Research Institute (CRI) is one of IPFW's commitments to the growth and development of northeast Indiana. CRI initiates analysis of the northeast Indiana economy and related social issues, and also responds to requests from community and business leaders and others.
http://www.knightfdn.org/indicators/2002/for/fortwayne_profile_2002.pdf
The Knight Foundation’s community profile of Fort Wayne, IN (and Allen County). This assessment has a great deal of data and information not just on economic indicators, but also social and cultural ones.
http://www.bls.gov/oes/2000/oes_2760.htm#b13-0000
This site contains downloadable data on employment and wages for the Fort Wayne MSA from the U.S. Department of Labor.
http://www.bls.gov/oes/oes_dl.htm
This link has national employment and wage data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
http://www.planyourcommunity.org
"Plan-It" Allen: This website is a part of the City of Fort Wayne/Allen County Comprehensive Plan process. It is starting to get some very interesting new reports. In particular, check out this presentation on demographics and land use.
http://www.regioniiia.org
Region 3A is a planning and economic development organization for several Northeast Indiana counties. Their website contains a great deal of information about the region (including some transportation-related information that is otherwise hard to find).
http://www.in.gov/dwd/inews/lmi.asp
Labor Market Information: The Indiana Department of Workforce Development "INews" site includes workforce statistics that are helpful at the macro level as well as the "hot jobs" level. Information is available for Indiana as well as regions within the State.
http://www.neiwib.org
Northeast Indiana Workforce Investment Board - "Preparing for the Future" January 2005 "State of the Workforce" Report
