CENTER FOR REGIONAL ANALYSIS
We Know Lancaster & Central PA
Launched in early 2018, the Center for Regional Analysis (CRA) is the premier source of insight into economic conditions driving our local economy.
WHAT WE DO
INFORMED DECISION MAKING TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LOCAL ECONOMIES
CRA conducts research on a range of policy and market issues impacting the growth of regional communities and businesses.
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RECENT REPORTS/RELEASES
MONTHLY INTELLIGENCE REPORT ON THE STATE OF LANCASTER COUNTY’S ECONOMY
2022
2021
- 2021 Labor Market Review – January 20, 2022
- Economic Intelligence Report – December 1, 2021
- Economic Intelligence Report – September 24, 2021
- Economic Intelligence Report – July 28, 2021
- Economic Intelligence Report – May 27, 2021
- Economic Intelligence Report – March 15, 2021
- Economic Intelligence Report – January 14, 2021
2020
CONSUMER SENTIMENT:
AN EARLY READ ON THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK OF LANCASTER COUNTY RESIDENTS
The Center for Regional Analysis partnered with the LNP Media Group to launch a Lancaster-based poll of people’s confidence and expectation about the economy. Click the links below to view or download full monthly reports.
2022
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – May 19, 2022
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – April 26, 2022
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – March 18, 2022
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – February 17, 2022
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – January 17, 2022
2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – December 15, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – November 15, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – October 21, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – September 23, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – August 19, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – July 22, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – June 21, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – May 27, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – April 22, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – March 22, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – February 20, 2021
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – January 20, 2021
2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – December 17, 2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – November 30, 2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – October 25, 2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – September 24, 2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – August 20, 2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – July 22, 2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – June 23, 2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – May 19, 2020
- Consumer Sentiment in Lancaster County – April 18, 2020
UNEMPLOYMENT IN LANCASTER COUNTY:
TRACKING INITIAL CLAIMS TO UNDERSTAND THE STATE OF BUSINESS
In the moment, initial unemployment claims are providing important, timely information on how businesses are responding to COVID-19 conditions and signaling their outlook on the economy returning to normal. The Center for Regional Analysis’ full report can be downloaded below.
SMALL BUSINESS IS THE BUSINESS OF LANCASTER COUNTY
Lancaster County’s economy is made up of small businesses. With over 13,000 businesses, all but 3% have fewer than 100 employees. These small businesses face the greatest risk of closure as the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the economy slips into a recession.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
CRA has conducted various research projects for public and private sector businesses and organizations. Below are reports that CRA clients have given permission to share.
- Advanced Manufacturing Skills Gap in Greater Berks Region – January 2021
- Prepared for Berks County Workforce Development Board
- Lancaster County’s Labor Needs: High Demand Occupations in Health Care & Manufacturing – April 2021
- Prepared for Employer Demand Committee of CareerReady Lancaster! and Lancaster County Workforce Development Board
- Occupational Opportunities in Lancaster County – Looking Ahead Over The Next Decade – May 2021
- Prepared for The Steinman Foundation