Kelce Business and Economic Research Center (BERC)
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Business and Economic Research Center is an economic development research resource located at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. BERC is committed to nurturing economic development in the Pittsburg Micropolitan Area, Southeast Kansas, and entire Tri-State region by:
- Maintaining and disseminating a wide range of relevant regional, state, and national economic statistics
- Developing public outreach including the publication of the quarterly Pittsburg Micropolitan Area Economic Profile
- Conducting various fee and grant-based programs for both the private and public sectors
- Creating proprietary economic impact studies, economic modeling, and more
BERC staff can provide the information and conduct the custom research necessary for business and non-profit decision-makers to make well-informed choices for their organizations.