UMDI helps communities, organizations, and policymakers drive economic growth through data-driven industry and economic development strategies. By combining rigorous research and informed analysis with practical guidance, we turn insights into actionable strategies that strengthen economies and create sustainable opportunities.
Featured Projects
Impact Study of Research & Development Sector in Massachusetts
In 2025, UMDI's analysis of Massachusetts' research and development ecosystem highlights the sector's vital role in economic development, job creation, and innovation. The report also explores how reductions in federal research funding could affect the Commonwealth's future prosperity.
Construction and Trades Workforce Study
In 2023, the MassHire Greater Brockton Workforce Board (MHGBWB) engaged UMDI to provide a high‐level landscape assessment of construction and trades job sector—both critical industries in the region. UMDI's mixed-methods research study surfaced key findings on the demographic makeup of the workforce, employment trends, the role of unions in construction and related trades, and current barriers to individuals seeking work in union and trades occupations.
Supporting Services
Economic Impact Assessment, Industry Analysis, and Modeling
With advanced custom models, UMDI conducts rigorous economic impact and industry analyses that quantify how businesses, policies, and investments affect regional and state economies.
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Economic Development Analysis and Strategy
As a leading source of local, regional, and state economic analyses, UMDI deploys mixed-method techniques to provide timely insights that inform economic development planning and strategic initiatives for public, private, and nonprofit clients.
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