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These institutions have collaborated in the 2010 update of the DMA toolbox with assistance from the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development.
University of Wisconsin-Extension Selected Wisconsin Resources:
  • Downtown Economic Development Tools
  • Center for Community & Econ Development
  • Local Government Center – BID Resources
  • Contact
The Ohio State University Extension Selected Ohio Resources:
  • Retail Market Analysis
  • Ohio BR&E Initiative
  • Contact
University Of Minnesota Extension Selected Minnesota Resources:
  • Market Area Profiles
  • Retail Trade Analysis
  • Business Retention & Expansion Strategies
  • Contact
Wisconsin Main Street logo This toolbox was developed as a cooperative effort with the Wisconsn Main Street Program
Main Street National Trust logo This toolbox is based on and supportive of the economic restructuring principles of the National Main Street Center

Contents

  • Introduction
  • I. Understanding the Market
    • Trade Area Analysis
    • Demographics
    • Economic Analysis
    • Business Survey
    • Consumer Survey
    • Focus Groups
    • Peer City Analysis
  • II. Analysis of Opportunities by Sector
    • Retail & Services
    • Restaurants
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Housing
    • Office Space
    • Lodging
  • III. Putting Your Research to Work
    • Niche Development
    • Building Usage
    • Marketing
    • Business Retention
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Bus. Recruitment
    • Benchmarking

  • UW Cooperative Extension
  • For Your Information
    • 4-H and Youth
    • Community and Government
    • Educational Resources
    • Environment and Natural Resources
    • Farming
    • Food, Nutrition, and Health
    • Home and Family
    • Lawn and Garden
    • Money, Business and Economic Development
    • News and Communications

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