Edwards Economics, LLC
A comprehensive economic research
firm with specialized expertise in EB-5
regional center applications and job
creation analysis
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Edwards Economics, LLC is a comprehensive economic consulting company with specialized expertise in economic modeling for EB-5 applications and analysis. Beyond EB-5 specialization, Edwards Economics conducts economic impact analysis and labor and workforce studies for numerous economic development organizations and industry. Please follow the above link to learn more about the team.
Edwards Economics, LLC uses various research methods and tools to present the most accurate job creation estimates for clients. Dr. Edwards utilizes various tools from IMPLAN to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to best define functional regional economies in order to produce reliable results. Please follow the above link to learn more about methods and solutions.
Edwards Economics, LLC has a long history of economic research consulting with clients from the public and private sectors. Dr. Edwards works closely with clients to develop customized research, unlike the typical "cookie cutter" reports conducted by many economic development consulting firms. Please read the client testimonials by clicking on the link above.
PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EB-5 SERVICES
Edwards Economics, LLC provides comprehensive EB-5 economic research services. All economic analysis needs from the regional center application to job creation models for clients across the country.
READ THE LATEST BOOK BY DR. EDWARDS--DIGITAL DELIVERANCE
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This book, published by University Press of America, offers a practice-based approach to developing strategies for utilizing broadband telecommunications for rural economic development. Edwards addresses key questions in the publication such as: how important is broadband telecommunications in the achievement of rural economic development success in the information-based economy? and what are the vital factors in assessing the potential of rural areas to utilize broadband telecommunications for economic development?
ABOUT US
Judson C. Edwards, Ph.D., EDFP
Dr. Judson C. Edwards is the Principal of Edwards Economics, LLC. In addition, he serves as Dean of the Sorrell College of Business and Associate Professor of Economics at Troy University—Troy Campus. He is the author of the recently published the book, Digital Deliverance: Dragging Rural America, Kicking and Screaming, Into the Information Economy, which studies the economic development implications of broadband telecommunications in rural communities. He received a B.S. in Economics and Geography from Troy University-Troy Campus and M.S. and Ph.D. in International Development from The University of Southern Mississippi. Before returning to his alma mater, Dr. Edwards served as tenure-track faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi and the University of North Dakota. While at Southern Miss, he directed the Economic Development Master’s Degree Program and led numerous applied research projects for economic development organizations and industry. Dr. Edwards specializes in economic impact analysis, cost-benefit analysis, telecommunications and retail trade studies. Currently, he serves as the Managing Editor of Applied Research in Economic Development, Editorial Board Member, Community Development: Journal of the Community Development Society. Dr. Edwards is Advisory Economist for the America's Center for Foreign Investment, member of the Agriculture Advisory Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and member of the Special Advisory Committee to the Executive Council of the Alabama Rural Action Commission and the Alabama Rural Broadband Initiative of Governor Bob Riley.
Basics of EB-5 Regional Centers
and the Role of the Economist
SOLUTIONS
Please read this brief summation of the EB-5 process and how economic analysis factors into the application and I-829 petitions.
Edwards Economics has a proven track record for successfully authoring regional center applications.
The establishment of an EB-5 Regional Center requires technical economic analyses to demonstrate job creation methodologies, contstruction of functional regional economies and economic justification for the proposed geographic boundaries of the center.
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EB-5 Investors Create New Jobs
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Edwards Economics realizes that for every project, time is of the essence.
Due to the comprehensive research tools of the firm, economic analysis for regional center applications and job creation research is completed in a timely manner. But speed of delivery does deter from the quality and customized research needs of the client. With Dr. Edwards significant experience in applied economic development--the importance of meeting deadlines is well understood.
In 2008, Boyd Campbell and Dr. Judson Edwards published a research paper entitled "EB-5 Investors Create New Jobs" in the academic journal Applied Research in Economic Development-The Journal of the Council for Community and Economic Research.
Edwards Economics builds lasting relationships and treats the client as a partner.
Due to the everchanging landscape of EB-5 requirements for economic analysis, it is vital for regional centers to have an expert economist on the team for guidance. Dr. Edwards views his role as being a consistent source of timely assistance for regional center clients.
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CLIENTS
With over a decade of experience, Dr. Judson Edwards conducts
economic development research for numerous public and private sector
companies. These selected clients represent a cross-section of research
capabilites performed by the firm. Edwards Economics partners with other
academics and professionals when needed to guarantee the best possible
product for the client.
AMERICA'S CENTER FOR
FOREIGN INVESTMENT
Pasadena, California
LAWRENCE COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
GREATER VALLEY GROUP
West Point, Georgia
This EB-5 Regional Center covers the largest geographical area in the United States. Dr. Judson Edwards serves as the lead advisory economist for this organization.
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Edwards Economics completed a comprehensive labor study to provide a clear picture of the regional labor market to assist in the recruitment of new industry.
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Edwards Economics completed a comprehensive economic impact study that contained multiple sector analysis to include retail, tourism and hospitality, commercial and residential construction.
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ACFI
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GVG
Links to EB-5 Resources
The Immigration Law Center
EB-5 Investor Program Blog
The Immigration Law Center and the EB-5 Investor Program Blog is headed by Boyd Campbell, Esq. He is recognized as one of the leading EB-5 attorneys in the United States. Mr. Campbell has been in private practice in Montgomery since 1988 and has served as general counsel of America's Center for Foreign Investment, L.L.C., since 2006. He serves as a mentor for members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and is serving his second year as vice chair of AILA's EB-5 Investors Committee.
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EB-5 Information Center
This site offers a one-stop resource providing information and links to experts or both investors and regional centers.
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