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Case Studies

Connecticut Department of Public Health – Medical Home Evaluation 

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded a three-year grant in 2008 from the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). One aspect of the grant was for an outside evaluator to review the in-house evaluation activities, conduct additional evaluation activities and report qualitatively and quantitatively on progresses made. CERC was hired to evaluate the success of the initiative.

CASE Nuclear Power Study 

The Connecticut Energy Advisory Board (CEAB) requested that the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) perform a study on advances in nuclear power technologies to inform and assist the state’s leadership in making decisions that are in the best interest of Connecticut citizens with regard to the use of nuclear power in the 21st century and beyond. CERC was hired to do a statewide resident survey of perceptions about nuclear power and to assist with the economic impact analysis of a potential new nuclear plant in the state.

Connecticut State Medical Society Economic Impact Analysis 

The Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS) is a federation of eight component county medical associations, with a total membership exceeding 7,000 physicians. Throughout its existence, the mission has been to serve both physicians and their patients, the citizens of Connecticut. CSMS is a constituent state entity of the American Medical Association. They hired CERC in 2001, 2005 and 2011 to conduct economic analyses of the medical profession as well as an industry overview.

Workforce Alliance - Demographic, Economic & Occupational Analyses 

The Workforce Alliance was seeking a detailed analysis of the labor market for the South Central Workforce Investment Area (WIA) region emphasizing growth, job projections, trends, career ladders and wages.

Town of Manchester 

The leaders in Manchester, Connecticut were interested in a better understanding of some of the potential economic activities associated with the proposed production studio in the neighboring town of South Windsor and how those activities may affect Manchester.

Branford Targeted Industry Study 

The town of Branford was seeking to better understand the industries that are growing in the region and how the town could benefit from that growth. Branford enlisted CERC to develop an economic plan that would allow the town to execute strategies that would result in a positive economic difference.

Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering 

The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) contracted with the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF), on behalf of the Renewable Energy Investment Board, to conduct a study required by Public Act 08-168, An Act Concerning Energy Scarcity and Security, Renewable and Clean Energy and a State Solar Strategy.

Plainville Business Survey 

The Town of Plainville was interested in better understanding the opinions of the business community. The Town wished to use the information from survey findings to enhance its economic competitiveness by better serving the business community.

Base Closing & Realignment Commission (BRAC) 

CERC was asked to be part of the team preparing and presenting testimony in rebuttal of the recommended closing of the Groton-New London Sub Base.

Connecticut Energy Advisory Board 

Since 2003, CERC has contracted with the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to provide administrative support and marketing services related to the ongoing activities of the Connecticut Energy Advisory Board (CEAB).

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