Economic Impact Analysis
Measure your impact. Make your case.
We combine primary research, local data, and established economic models to measure the value generated by your organization, industry, event, or investment.
Direct, Indirect & Induced Impacts
Use established modeling tools such as IMPLAN to capture the full effects of economic activity.
Recreation & Public Lands
Evaluate the economic value of parks, trails, open spaces, and recreation facilities.
Tourism & Visitor Spending
Measure visitor spending and its contribution to businesses, jobs, income, and tax revenue.
Resorts & Mountain Communities
Assess how ski areas, outdoor recreation, and tourism contribute to regional economies.
Events & Festivals
Quantify the economic activity generated by events, festivals, races, and tournaments.
Public Investments & Initiatives
Build evidence to support funding decisions, grant applications, policies, and strategic planning.
OUR SERVICES
How it works.
Every study is tailored to the project, available data, local economy, and decisions the findings need to support.
1
Define the Study
Establish the research questions, geography, activities, and impacts to be measured.
2
Collect the Data
Gather spending and participation data through surveys, intercepts, counts, and existing sources.
3
Build Spending Profiles
Estimate how visitors, participants, organizations, or industries spend within the study area.
4
Model the Impacts
Calculate direct, indirect, and induced effects on spending, jobs, income, and tax revenue.
5
Communicate the Findings
Deliver clear reports, presentations, and optional dashboards designed for your audiences.
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Defensible numbers. A story people can understand.
Economic impact findings are only useful when stakeholders trust and understand them. RRC pairs rigorous methods with clear reporting to help clients communicate their value to boards, funders, elected officials, and communities.
INDUSTRIES
Experience across industries and communities.
Tourism & DMO
Visitor insights for stronger destinations.
Parks & Recreation
Community insights for better parks and programs.
Transportation
Travel behavior research that guides mobility decisions.
Ski Areas & Mountain Towns
Industry expertise for resorts and mountain communities.
Retail & Downtowns
Customer insights for stronger retail districts and downtowns.
Make your impact count.
Whether you are evaluating an event, destination, facility, or public investment, RRC can help you measure its economic contribution and communicate the results with confidence.