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    A cluster is a regional concentration of related industries that arise out of the various types of linkages or externalities that span across industries in a particular location. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions are designed to enable systemic comparison across regions. View and compare clusters across the U.S.

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    A region is broadly defined as a county, economic area (EA), metro/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), or state. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions use the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defined economic areas. View and compare regions across the U.S.

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    How is my region doing, especially in comparison to its peer regions?

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    How do I use the map view to visualize economic data across the country?

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  • I am a Policymaker

    Are you hoping to effect change in the economic landscape through federal, state, or local government policy choices? Then follow our Policymaker path.

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  • I am an Academic or Researcher

    Are you interested in learning more about clusters and conducting action-oriented research? Then follow our Academic or Researcher path.

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  • Data by Cluster

    A cluster is a regional concentration of related industries that arise out of the various types of linkages or externalities that span across industries in a particular location. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions are designed to enable systemic comparison across regions. View and compare clusters across the U.S.

    View Data by Cluster
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I compare different clusters on a national level?

    How do I find my region’s strongest cluster(s)?

    How do I identify which cluster my industry belongs in?

    How do I compare local vs traded clusters?

    Are there overlaps between the clusters?

  • Data by Region

    A region is broadly defined as a county, economic area (EA), metro/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), or state. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions use the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defined economic areas. View and compare regions across the U.S.

    View Data by Region
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I compare different regions?

    How do I build a region to meet my needs?

    How is my region doing, especially in comparison to its peer regions?

    How do I find subregions related to my region?

    How do I use the map view to visualize economic data across the country?

  • Organizations

    View Organizations
  • Blog

    View Blog
  • Resources

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  • Community

    The Community of Practice enables practitioners to share Resources, post Blogs, and find partner Organizations. View and contribute content of interest to the cluster based economic development community.

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  • Chambers of Commerce and Industry Associations (3)
  • Cluster Organizations and Initiatives (126)
  • Companies (13)
  • Federal Labs (315)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (259)
  • Other Organizations (4)
  • Regional Partnerships and Initiatives (381)
  • State and Local Government Agencies (10)
  • Think Tanks and Research Organizations (3)
  • Universities (91)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations

10xelerator

10X is a mentor-driven accelerator focused on converting promising entrepreneurial ideas into viable businesses and, ultimately, sustainable companies. 10X is central Ohio’s premier accelerator program. Managed by Founders Factory, it is a collaborative effort among Ohio’s New Entrepreneurs (ONE) Fund, TechColumbus, The Ohio State University, Columbus 2020 and other like-minded community organizations committed to leveraging their experience, expertise and influence to grow profitable businesses.

Location

Columbus, OH 43212
United States

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Regional Partnerships and Initiatives

3CORE

3CORE acts as a financial “go-between” for small business and financial capital needs. Unlike traditional financial institutions, 3CORE surrounds financing with mentoring and perspective to best serve our clients.

Location

Suite 1
Chico, CA 95973
United States

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations

500 Startups Accelerator

500 Startups is a seed fund and startup accelerator program that focuses on helping startups succeed w/ usable design, customer-focused metrics, and scalable distribution.

Location

#1200
Mountain View, CA 94041
United States

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Federal Labs

688th Information Operations Wing, U.S. Department of Defense - Air Force

Background/History of the Laboratory:
The Air Force Information Operations Center (AFIOC) is located on Lackland Air Force Base (AFB) in San Antonio, Tex. The AFIOC is an information superiority center of excellence dedicated to offensive and defensive counterinformation and information operations.

Location

San Antonio, TX 78243
United States

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Federal Labs

Aberdeen Test Center, U.S. Department of Defense - Army

Background/History of the Laboratory:

Location

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
United States

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Regional Partnerships and Initiatives

Acadiana Regional Development District

The Acadiana Regional Development District is organized for the primary purpose of furthering the economic development and social welfare of the Parishes of Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion, with emphasis on promotion and assistance to the growth and development of business concerns.

Location

Lafayette, LA 70509
United States

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Regional Partnerships and Initiatives

Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission

The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission, the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance provide planning, community development and housing services to Accomack County, Northampton County, the Town of Chincoteague and the incorporated towns on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Location

23372 Front Street
Accomac, VA 23301
United States

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Cluster Organizations and Initiatives

Advanced Cyber Security Center

A non-profit consortium launched and supported by Mass Insight Global Partnerships, the Advanced Cyber Security Center (ACSC) brings together industry, university, and government partners to address the most advanced cyber threats. We focus on sharing cyber threat information, engaging in next-generation cybersecurity research and development, and creating education programs that will address the shortfall in cyber talent. Our goal is to help establish New England as a major region for cybersecurity research and development, education, and thought leadership.

Location

Boston, MA 02108
United States

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Cluster Organizations and Initiatives

Advanced Manufacturing in Thermal and Environmental Controls

The AM-TEC initiative provides a broad range of targeted economic development assistance to small, medium, and large manufacturers and suppliers of thermal and environmental control (TEC) equipment in Central New York. The initiative helps companies reduce costs and increase revenue through the creation and maintenance of a capable workforce and the development of new products through innovation, research, workforce, and business development services.

Location

Syracuse, NY 13244
United States

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Cluster Organizations and Initiatives

Advanced Manufacturing Institute

AMI is serving as the backbone support organization to a regional development initiative that is focused on developing a rural innovation-based economy in Southeast Kansas.

Location

Manhattan, KS 66502
United States

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.