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.

Have a Business or Public Policy question?
Click here to read what the Center for Regional Analysis can do. When you’re done – email or give us a call for more information.

Naomi Young

RECENT REPORTS/RELEASES

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

2021

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.