New One-Page Briefs from the Voorhees Center
Want to get a quick overview of the the Voorhees Center's recent work, but don't have time to sit down and read a full report? Then check out a our newest series of one-page briefs on our most recent reports.
Food for Thought: Food Ecosystem in the Chicago Region Heading link
Food for Thought: Food Ecosystem in the Chicago Region
This report assesses the state of the food ecosystem in the Chicago region by tracking employment, establishment, and annual wage changes from 2010 to 2020. Insights into disruptions to the food supply chain from COVID-19 and changing consumer preferences highlight weaknesses that are being addressed through food innovation. Recommendations are provided to advance the resiliency of the already dominant Chicago region food ecosystem to maintain its influence and prosperity.
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2023 City of Chicago Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of People Experiencing Homelessness
The annual PIT Count counts and surveys unsheltered and sheltered individuals experiencing homelessness in Chicago to produce a picture of the City’s homelessness at a moment in time. Each year, data compiled during the PIT Count is analyzed to help inform areas of need and the allocation of resources for housing and services. The Voorhees Center is contracted by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) to assist in completing the PIT count.
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Casting, Forging, and Related Sectors – Characteristics and Company Profiles
This study, conducted for the Illinois Defense Manufacturing Consortium (ILDMC), surveys establishments in nine sectors related to casting, forging, and battery storage, and provides detailed information to assist outreach efforts. The report lists establishments in these sectors and maps their locations in the ILDMC region. An addendum of tools and resources has also been published more recently to address issues raised in casting and forging report.
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This report explores Green Economy firms, as well as their associated sales and employees in 15 different clusters. It defines Green Economy firms as those in industries related to clean energy production, energy efficiency, and environmental management; based on this definition there are over 50,000 firms associated with the Green Economy in the Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). An accompanying dashboard maps out these firms throughout the region.