WHAT WE DO
At Springline Research, we provide tailored research and analytical services that empower clients to address complex challenges and achieve their goals. Whether driving economic growth, assessing program effectiveness, or quantifying project impacts, our data-driven approach ensures actionable insights and measurable results.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
We provide comprehensive research and analysis to drive evidence-based economic development strategies. Our work supports communities, organizations, and industries by identifying opportunities for growth, assessing the impacts of major projects, and crafting actionable insights to help clients achieve their economic goals.
While our primary focus is economic development, our research also plays a critical role in addressing workforce-related challenges. By identifying gaps in labor supply, evaluating workforce needs, and assessing industry-specific demands, we provide clients with the information they need to align workforce capacity with economic opportunities. Services include:
Economic impact and feasibility studies
Industry and cluster analyses
Strategic planning
Workforce gap analysis
Springline Research bridges the connection between economic development and workforce sustainability, providing clients with a holistic understanding of how regional economies and labor markets interact. This integrated approach empowers decision-makers to build stronger economies that support businesses and workers alike.
ECONOMIC IMPACT & CONTRIBUTION ANALYSIS
Springline Research provides comprehensive economic impact and contribution analysis to help organizations understand their role in driving economic activity, creating jobs, and generating community benefits. Our services support strategic decision-making by offering clear, data-driven insights into how industries, projects, and initiatives affect the local, regional, and national economies. We have extensive experience conducting these analyses for a diverse range of industries and sectors, including:
Offshore Wind
Assessing the economic effects of large-scale renewable energy projects on local and regional economies.
Marine Technology
Evaluating the contribution of innovation and infrastructure to economic development in coastal communities.
Nonprofit Organizations
Demonstrating the broader economic benefits and community value of nonprofit initiatives and programs.
Health Systems
Quantifying the economic contributions of healthcare systems to local and regional economies.
Private Sector Clients
Measuring the economic impact of business operations, expansions, and new investments.
STRATEGIC ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
At Springline Research, we specialize in providing organizations with the tools and insights needed to assess their programs, initiatives, and policies effectively. We partner with nonprofits and public sector organizations to go beyond traditional program evaluation, focusing on strategic assessment, outcome measurement, and actionable feedback to drive decision-making and improvement. Services include:
Strategic Goal Setting
Working collaboratively with clients to define clear objectives and align them with organizational missions.
Outcome Measurement and Impact Analysis
Developing metrics and methodologies to assess short- and long-term outcomes, ensuring alignment with program goals.
Data-Driven Decision Support
Designing and implementing systems to collect, analyze, and visualize data that guide organizational strategy and resource allocation.
Research Design and Implementation
Conducting primary and secondary research, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, case studies, and data analytics, to inform program insights and adjustments.
Evaluation Framework Development
Building customized evaluation frameworks, such as logic models and theories of change, to ensure programs have a clear roadmap for achieving measurable impact.
By integrating strategic assessment and impact analysis into your organization’s processes, we empower clients to make informed decisions, demonstrate accountability, and maximize the effectiveness of their programs and initiatives. FRCARA, Southcoast Community Health Needs Assessment, Pleasant Street Flint, GNB Allies
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & ANALYTICAL SUPPORT
Our Technical Assistance and Analytical Support services are designed to help organizations build capacity, enhance performance, and make informed decisions. We partner with public, private, and nonprofit organizations to address complex challenges by leveraging rigorous data collection, advanced analysis, and actionable insights. Services include:
Primary Data Collection
Designing and administering surveys, stakeholder interviews, and focus groups to gather original insights.
Secondary Data Analysis
Utilizing comprehensive socioeconomic and industry-specific datasets to uncover trends and contextualize findings.
Qualitative Research
Extracting deeper understanding through interviews, case studies, and focus groups, providing rich narratives to complement quantitative data.
These services support a wide range of initiatives like economic development strategies, community health planning and assessments, workforce capacity analysis and alignment, Strategic planning for nonprofits and municipalities.