This study evaluates the economic contribution that James Madison University makes to the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Area and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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This study evaluates the economic contribution that James Madison University makes to the Harrisonburg Metropolitan Area and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Loudoun County, located in the heart of Virginia Horse Country, is widely known as a premier horse community. In the most recent comprehensive statewide horse inventory, it ranked first among Virginia localities in the number of horses. In another Virginia horse industry study, Loudoun County was found to host the largest number of horse shows and competitions in the state.
Precast concrete products are important building components for Virginia’s construction industry. Precast concrete products are widely used in transportation, water, wastewater and storm water, and building construction projects.
Botetourt County, Virginia is a predominantly rural county in the Roanoke, Virginia metropolitan area that has evolved into a bedroom community for the nearby cities of Roanoke and Salem. This study examines characteristics and trends for the Botetourt County economy with special attention to the farm sector.
Virginia’s dairy industry plays an important part in the Virginia economy. The industry includes not only dairy cattle farming and milk production but also closely connected milk processing such as fluid milk, butter, cheese, ice cream, and dried and condensed milk product manufacturing.
This study examines the cost of community services for land use categories in Fauquier County, Virginia for FY 2014.
Presentation by Economist Terry Rephann on Roanoke Metropolitan Area economic activity.
Recent Virginia governors have made strong progress in reforming laws regarding the restitution of voting rights for felons and ex-felons. But the denial of voting rights for people with felony convictions in Virginia and other states still disproportionately affects black citizens.
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Charlottesville Region is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “create simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with low income families and the communities of Greater Charlottesville.” Since the early 1990s Habitat has helped more than 140 local, low-income families build and purchase homes and has several new subdivision projects in the ac
This study describes the contribution of the agriculture and forestry industries to Virginia’s
economy. The study relies on both published and unpublished data as well as literature that
address trends in the agriculture and forestry industries. It makes use of input-output analysis
This report describes and summarizes a series of community meetings concerning the feasibility of creating a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program for Albemarle County, Virginia.
This study describes the contribution of the agriculture and forestry
industries to Virginia's economy. It makes use of input-output
analysis to identify agriculture and forestry backward and forward
linkages to other industries and institutions. It also provides
separate estimates of agriculture and forest impacts, impacts by
This study examines the economic impacts of a proposed Appalachian Agricultural Exposition Center to be located in northeastern Wythe County, Virginia. The facility is expected to host a variety of shows and events including equestrian activities, livestock events, sports competitions, and entertainment and consumer shows.
By large margins, Virginians don’t like the idea of politicians creating their own legislative districts. The once-a-decade exercise known as redistricting, which next rolls around in 2021, is a powerful tool for lawmakers to keep themselves and their party in office. When a district is obviously drawn just for that purpose, the process is known as gerrymandering.
Presentation on the economic impact of Fauquier County agriculture sector presented to the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors on June 12, 2014.
This study describes the agricultural sector in Fauquier County and gauges the contribution that it makes to the county economy. The study takes a comprehensive approach to measuring the economic contribution of agriculture.
This is the thirty-second edition of the Cooper Center annual publication on tax rates levied by Virginia local governments. In addition to information about tax rates, the publication contains details about tax administration, valuation methods and due dates. There is also information on water and sewer rates, waste disposal charges and numerous other aspects of local government finance.
Presentation to the Virginia Forestry Association Board of Directors on forest industry economic characteristics, trends, and economic impacts.
This study examines the effect of the public higher education sector on Virginia's economy. It is an update of a study conducted four years ago. The study is based on new information made available since the last study and contains some methodological refinements and utilizes new Virginia-specific data sources to further improve the accuracy of the results. The study provides a full acc
This study examines the determinants of recreation participation, intensity, and venue choice in Virginia. The study has several components. It reviews literature in economics and leisure science on recreation demand and recreation participation choices. It assesses different categories of population-based methods to project outdoor recreation needs.
This study examines trends in the Danville metropolitan area economy with particular attention to the changing size and composition of the agribusiness sector.
This study evaluates the interment needs of Virginia's veterans and assesses progress made since a report, Meeting the Memorial Needs of Virginia Veterans: An Analysis of Existing and Proposed Cemetery Sites, was published in 2007. It describes various changes that have occurred since that report, including changes in U.S.
This study evaluates the interment needs of Virginia's veterans and assesses progress made since a report, Meeting the Memorial Needs of Virginia Veterans: An Analysis of Existing and Proposed Cemetery Sites, was published in 2007. It describes various changes that have occurred since that report, including changes in U.S.
This study evaluates the interment needs of Virginia's veterans and assesses progress made since a report, Meeting the Memorial Needs of Virginia Veterans: An Analysis of Existing and Proposed Cemetery Sites, was published in 2007. It describes various changes that have occurred since that report, including changes in U.S.
Presentation to the Virginia Association of Assessing Officers, 58th VAAO Education Seminar in Charlottesville, Virginia on July 17, 2013.
Presentation to the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on January 2nd on the subject of U.S., Virginia, and Fluvanna County economy.
Presentation by economist Terry Rephann at the 2nd Annual "State of Asian Business Entrepreneurship" Forum in Richmond, Virginia on May 23, 2013.
Presentation by economist Terry Rephann to the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce on Roanoke region economic trends.
A presentation given to the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Public Service Training Program by economist Terry Rephann on the Fiscal Cliff and its effect on Virginia's and Thomas Jefferson Planning District's economies.
Dental health across the U.S. has improved steadily in recent years and most Virginians receive more frequent preventive care than the national average. But some segments of Virginia’s population have clearly been left behind in access to dental care, according to the authors, Terance Rephann and Tanya Wanchek.
