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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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  • 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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    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

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  • Blog

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    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)
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State and Local Government Agencies

Bangor Region Development Alliance

The Bangor Region Development Alliance is a public-private partnership offering site location services to businesses and industry interested in the Bangor Region. Its members consist of area communities, non-profit organizations, and business leaders, all speaking with one voice. BRDA helps site-selectors and prospective businesses establish key relationships, coordinate visits, and keep projects on schedule.

Location

Bangor
ME 04402
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works with statewide partners to create a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. Under the leadership of Governor John Hickenlooper, we strive to advance the state's economy through financial and technical assistance in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout Colorado.

Location

CO 80202
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's lead agency for business growth, attraction and cluster development, talent enhancement, and economic gardening. The Cluster Development Team at MEDC is responsible for strategic facilitation and coordination of industry stakeholders in order to accelerate, enhance and advance cluster opportunities, assets and resources for shared benefit.

Location

MI 48913
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

Juneau Economic Development Council

Brian Holst, Executive Director, bholst@jedc.org

Location

AK 99801
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

State of Iowa Department Of Economic Development

Location

IA 50309
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

Los Angeles Small Business Development Center Network

LBCCD operates the seventh largest federally-funded and the largest regionally-funded SBDC in the nation. The Los Angeles SBDC Network received $3.5 million in federal funds in 2009, which were matched, dollar for dollar, with state, community or private funds. As a result, business owners in the Los Angeles region, have access to a professional, business assistance program with over $7 million in funding.

Location

CA 90808
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

Great Plains Development, Inc.

Great Plains Development, Inc. (GPDI) provides professional leadership and technical assistance in financing, loan packaging, and business planning to individuals, businesses and government agencies for the purpose of stimulating economic development within our 28 county district. Our resources also include programs that assist our cities and counties with community improvement, housing, and urgent need.

Location

Dodge City
KS 67801
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

Panhandle Area Council, Inc.

Panhandle Area Council, Inc. (PAC), established in 1972, is an economic development agency organized to aid in diversifying and stabilizing the area's economy. Members of the Council are elected officials from North Idaho Cities and Counties, as well as the Coeur d'Alene and Kootenai Indian Tribes. The Council serves the five northern counties of Idaho: Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah and Shoshone.


Services PAC Provides:
* Low Interest Loans

* Business Counseling
* Government Procurement Assistance

* Grant Writing and Administration

Location

Hayden
ID 83835-9798
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

Region XII Council of Governments

Region XII Council of Governments (COG) was organized in 1973 to assist local governments in Audubon, Carroll, Crawford, Greene, Guthrie, and Sac Counties in western Iowa. Although originally chartered to serve grant-writing and planning needs for the area, the COG has grown into an agency that facilitates multi-community collaboration and development of all types, providing initiatives in the region that are needed and otherwise not provided. Region XII COG has three departments -- Local Assistance, Workforce Development, and Western Iowa Transit System.

Location

IA 51401
United States

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State and Local Government Agencies

Boulder County Housing Authority

Location

CO 80304
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.