Economic & Demographic Studies
The Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Corporation has published several resource documents for your convenience. A PDF for each publication is accessible by clicking the name of the publication.
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MAJOR RESEARCH/DIRECTORIES
2012 Demographic Profile |
| 2012 Statistics at a Glance Download this quick overview of major demographic and community data. |
| 2011 POLICOM Job Creation Goal Setting Study This study was presented at the 2011 EDC Strategic Planning Session. Bill Fruth with POLICOM Corporation compiled historical data and examined economic forecasting indicators to set measurable job creation goals for years 2012-2016 to stimulate economic growth. |
2011 Marion County Industry Guide |
| November 2010 Business Park Strategy The Marion County Commission partnered with the EDC to contract National Site Location Consultant John Rhodes, Moran, Stahl & Boyer to gather economic intelligence on Marion County’s “site readiness,” to produce a Business Park Strategy to further the EDC’s business recruitment and expansion efforts. |
John Rhodes' Presentation from June 2, 2010 EDC Luncheon |
| Ocala/Marion County Economic Base Analysis - July 2009 The EDC commissioned a study by Applied Marketing to give us a snapshot of our current economic landscape. This research shows where we have been and where we are as far as jobs in our community and where we have opportunities for growth. |
| 2009 Economic Stimulus Briefing The presentations from the March 25 Economic Stimulus Briefing are available to view in an easy to download pdf file. |
| 2008 Economic Growth Summit (PowerPoint, .ppt) Download the presentations from the Summit held October 29, 2008. The file also includes results from the 100 state and local elected officials, business executives and community leaders as they were polled to gain consensus for a plan to stimulate economic growth in our community. |
| John Rhodes' Presentation at September 2008 EDC Annual Meeting (PowerPoint, .ppt) Download and view the presentation by John Rhodes, principle with Moran, Stahl & Boher. His national site consulting firm connects companies with communities for strategic business advantages. This presentation evaluates Marion County's competitive edge and weaknesses for attracting new companies. |
| Don Upton's Presentation at the 2008 EDC Annual Meeting Download and view the presentation from Don Upton with the Fairfield Index. Upton is assisting EDC leaders with "Raising the Bar," a new initiative designed to improve Ocala/Marion County' competitiveness to recruit and retain companies that provide higher wage jobs. |
| Wilson Miller Study Download the Wilson Miller Economic Model commissioned by Marion County Board of County Commissioners. This study will be utilized by the EDC's Sites and Economic Study Task Force to determine what role the EDC can play to assist in the study's implementation. |
| Ocala Ranks #1 in Job Growth - September 2007 The Milken Institute released a study that ranks Ocala, FL as the Number One metropolitan area in the nation for job growth. Click here to download the complete report. |
| Ocala's Business Park Comparative Analysis - December 2006 Download the 2006 Feasability Study from Garnett Consulting regarding a Business Park for Ocala/Marion County. |
| 2006 PPI Traffic Study - Fall 2005 Download and read the study complied by the Public Policy Institute on the traffic conditions in Marion County. |
| 2006 PPI Quality Housing Study - Fall 2006 Download and read a study by the Marion County Public Policy Institute concerning Quality Housing. |
| 2005 PPI Quality of Life Progress Report Download the 2005 Public Policy |
MARION COUNTY ECONOMIC STUDIES AND EDC PERFORMANCE REPORTS
The EDC's strategic plan utilizes the POLICOM Corporation's Goal Setting Studies as a benchmark for and development of our job creation goals. Each year POLICOM publishes a performance report to track progress toward those goals.The studies below are posted for your convenience.