Source: UNIV OF HAWAII submitted to NRP
COMMUNITY BUSINESS MATCHING
Sponsoring Institution
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Project Status
COMPLETE
Funding Source
HATCH
Reporting Frequency
Annual
Accession No.
0194530
Grant No.
(N/A)
Cumulative Award Amt.
(N/A)
Proposal No.
(N/A)
Multistate No.
(N/A)
Project Start Date
Nov 1, 2002
Project End Date
Sep 30, 2006
Grant Year
(N/A)
Program Code
[(N/A)]- (N/A)
Recipient Organization
UNIV OF HAWAII
3190 MAILE WAY
HONOLULU,HI 96822
Performing Department
NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Non Technical Summary
Every State is interested in stimulating economic development and industry targeting is common. These approaches frequently examine only economic factors, often ignoring input from local residents. Qualitative models that allow community stakeholders to discuss their goals are needed. The Community-Business-Matching (CBM) model identifies industry sectors based on community preferences and business needs.
Animal Health Component
100%
Research Effort Categories
Basic
(N/A)
Applied
100%
Developmental
(N/A)
Classification

Knowledge Area (KA)Subject of Investigation (SOI)Field of Science (FOS)Percent
60860503010100%
Knowledge Area
608 - Community Resource Planning and Development;

Subject Of Investigation
6050 - Communities, areas, and regions;

Field Of Science
3010 - Economics;
Goals / Objectives
1) To develop a 'screening matrix' for the Western region to rank industries as economic development targets based on how well they meet community goals (Desirability) and the likelihood of their locating in the community (Compatibility). 2) To disseminate the results of this research to Hawaii's communities.
Project Methods
The first step will be to develop a survey design and the questionnaire to be used in the business survey. The survey design must provide sufficient information to determine desirability and compatibility for each industry. At the same time, the methodology for fielding the survey must be developed. The industries to be surveyed will need to be identified. A step-by-step survey procedure will need to be developed. After the business survey is completed, the data will be analyzed to determine how various industries might contribute to a variety of community goals and what factors influence the decision by a business to locate in a particular community. These results can then be disseminated using extension publications and presentations. The screening matrix can be configured to link to the CBM model. An extension project will be written as a follow-up as soon as the screening matrix is configured and tested. The CBM model will be piloted as HI communities request it. The results of the model are to be used by communities as they develop strategic community development plans. The CED program will continue to support communities across the State as they develop strategies to attract the businesses consistent with their goals as identified by the CBM model.

Progress 11/01/02 to 09/30/06

Outputs
A database of business profiles has been constructed. A journal article has been submitted, which was also accepted for presentation at the 2007 Western Regional Science Association meeting in 2007. The article outlines what factors contribute to a business' decision to relocate. The Community Business Matching model has been re-programmed. The pilot project in Anaconda, Montana has been completed and a case study was accepted for presentation at the 2007 National Association for Community Development Extension Professionals. Cooperators have been located across the West and more funding has been secured from Montana State University. More communities in Montana and Nevada are now implementing the CBM model and draft documentation for the model is complete. Work has begun on a large grant in order to enlarge the business database.

Impacts
Communities will be able to determine which businesses are consistent with their goals. At the same time, the needs of the businesses can be identified. The community may need to develop additional assets to attract various businesses.

Publications

  • No publications reported this period


Progress 10/01/04 to 09/30/05

Outputs
The business survey was completed. Preliminary analysis found that more observations were needed and more surveys are underway. A user manual is being written for the CBM model.

Impacts
Communities will be able to determine which businesses are consistent with their goals. At the same time, the needs of the businesses can be identified. The community may need to develop additional assets to attract various businesses.

Publications

  • No publications reported this period


Progress 10/01/03 to 09/30/04

Outputs
Cooperators have been located in other Western states. A Western Rural Development Center Grant has been obtained. A survey of businesses is underway to determine what businesses are looking for in communities as they considering relocation or expansion. The qualitative community surveys have been pilot tested. The CBM model has been reprogrammed.

Impacts
Communities will be able to determine which businesses are consistent with their goals. At the same time, the needs of the businesses can be identified. The community may need to develop additional assets to attract various businesses.

Publications

  • No publications reported this period


Progress 10/01/02 to 09/30/03

Outputs
A team from Hawaii, Nevada and Montana has been formed. Funding was obtained from the Western Rural development Center. A pilot community in Montana has completed the community goals ranking exercise and the asset assessment worksheets. The business survey has been developed. The model is now under construction.

Impacts
Communities will be able to determine which businesses are consistent with their goals. At the same time, the needs of the businesses can be identified. The community may need to develop additional assets to attract various businesses.

Publications

  • No publications reported this period