Webinar Schedule
January 21, 2022: The Economic Footprint & Quality of Life Benefits of Urban Forestry
Urban trees are a powerful force in America. They create jobs and opportunity. They cool our homes, increase property values, and deliver important benefits to society. Now, in a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Bureau of Business Research, in cooperation with the Arbor Day Foundation and the USDA Forest Service, have quantified the value of the urban forestry sector to our national economy and our quality of life.
To compile the report, a consistent methodology is used across all states to provide both national results and comparisons among the states. The methodology also relies on administrative data from the U.S. Bureau of Census and the Arbor Day Foundation.
Eric Thompson, Karl H. Nelson Professor of Economics, the director of the Bureau and a co-author of the final report, will host this webinar session. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts during the Q&A session.
There is no cost for this webinar. Please register to receive the webinar link and your online passcode. Last day for registration is January 20, 2022.
February 11, 2022: Labor Supply
Many businesses are searching for additional workers as labor force participation rates continue to lag pre-pandemic levels. This Webinar will examine expectations for growth in labor supply over 2022 and beyond.
Eric Thompson, Karl H. Nelson Professor of Economics, the director of the Bureau and a co-author of the final report, will host this webinar session. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts during the Q&A session.
There is no cost for this webinar. Please register to receive the webinar link and your online passcode. Last day for registration is February 10, 2022.
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March 4, 2022: Economic Impact of Military Spending in Nebraska
The Bureau of Business Research partnered with the Nebraska Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs to examine the economic impact of federal spending on military assets and support for veterans in Nebraska. This webinar will present the FY2020 update in these areas.
Mitchel Herian, project director, Nebraska Bureau of Business Research and Phil O’Donnell, military affairs liaison, Nebraska Commission on Military and Veterans Affairs are the cohosts of this session. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts during the Q&A session.
Please register to receive the webinar link and your online passcode. There is no cost for this webinar and the registration is open to the public. The last day for registration is March 3, 2022.
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April 1, 2022: Retail Capture
The webinar will examine retail capture for all Nebraska counties in recent years using the pull factor measure. This will provide insights into how counties in different regions of Nebraska are capturing retail activity given the size of their economy.
Eric Thompson, Karl H. Nelson Professor of Economics, and the director of the Bureau will host this webinar session. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts during the Q&A session.
Please register to receive the webinar link and your online passcode. There is no cost for this webinar and the registration is open to the public. The last day for registration is March 31, 2021.
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