Center For Economic Development and Business Research

Specialties

The Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) is a strategic business partner that provides business and economic research to government entities, businesses, and nonprofit agencies. Services include: Accelerated Business Research (Economic and Demographic Profiles, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Consumer Behavior, Market Trends and Industry Performance, Retail Analysis, Company Information, Business Market Analysis), Economic Forecasts (Employment, Retail Sales, and Population Projections), Annual Wichita Area Economic Outlook Conference, Regional Economic Outlook Conference locations across Kansas, Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis, Economic Commentary, and Labor Market Analysis.

Meet the Manager

Jeremy H.

Manager

Education: Master of Public Administration, Georgia Southern University Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics, Georgia Southern University

Jeremy Hill is the director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research. He came to Wichita State University from Georgia Southern University, where he was the director of the Coastal Rivers Water Planning and Policy Center. Hill leads the CEDBR in its mission to provide accurate, reliable information and analysis to inform decision-​making in the public and private sectors.

The center provides market research, fiscal and impact analyses, and employment forecasts for the regional and state economies. Jeremy has also contributed to innovative research, analysis and planning in collaborative ventures across Kansas. His research focus has been on business analysis, community development, as well as workforce, tourism and retirement dynamics.