What We Do

Research Tools

We’re on the cutting edge of economic development research.

Avalanche has developed proprietary research tools that are unavailable from any other consulting firm, including survey methodologies and our own in-house data systems.



Headlight™ is a new breed of information system for economic and workforce development. With Headlight, we create custom-designed portals that aggregate all workforce, economic and demographic data into one central website.

Our easy-to-use interface lets you generate colorful charts and reports based on criteria you select and export it to your computer, tablet or mobile device.

 

 

 

 

Our Economic Developers Index surveys 200 economic development organizations about their prospect activity.
Conducted bi-annually, the Index reveals whether prospect activity is up or down, which industry segments are searching for sites, and how EDOs are adapting. If you would like to participate in future surveys, please email your point of contact to Chris Engle.

January 2012:  U.S. Economic Developers Express Renewed Optimism for the Future; Prospect Activity Grows but Moderates

August 2011:  U.S. Economic Developers Indicate Improvement in Economic Activity in the First Half of 2011; However, Sentiment for Future Declines

 

For information about our any of our research tools, please contact Chris Engle.