Center for Business and Economic Research
Providing Valuable Economic Insights for More Than 50 Years
The Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University conducts relevant, data-rich, nonpartisan research on economic issues affecting communities in Indiana and beyond.
For more than 50 years, we have been a trusted resource for public officials, policy makers, journalists, community leaders, and citizens.
Relevant Work with High Impact 
- CBER experts are frequent guest speakers for audiences throughout the country.
- Our annual Indiana Economic Outlook is a popular East Central Indiana business community forecasting event.
- Our research regularly appears in the news, and journalists seek our expert opinions.
- Our work has been recognized for its excellence in content and design by our peers in organizations such as the Association for University Business and Economic Research.
- Our partnership with the Indiana Communities Institute informs best practices in economic development and community resiliency initiatives throughout Indiana and the Midwest.
- Our student alumni have transitioned to exciting business, government, and academia positions.
Continue Our Legacy
We invite you to help CBER staff and students continue to provide valuable insights to communities near and far.
Your financial gift contributes to:
- Additional funding for student wages and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate assistants at CBER.
- Student and staff participation in professional development experiences, e.g. conferences and workshops.
- Travel to speaking engagements throughout the nation.
- Expanded access to subscription-based data, research tools, and industry technology.
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