In response to a request from Bethel Housing to explore the possibilities of expanding its New Life Housing Management Company, CUED conducted a market feasibility study in the West Garfield and South Austin area. The study was to respond to different issues: difficulties in capturing more of the private rental market, capabilities and size of competing management companies, marketing strategies and a general financial picture for the New Life operation.
1983
Market and Financial Analysis for a Mail Order Book Business
Native American Educational Services, Inc. (NAES) is an independent college offering a Bachelor of Arts degree program for persons employed in American Indian programs and agencies. Established in 1974 as an affiliate of Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio, NAES College has four study sites at which it offers its academic program: Chicago, Illinois (where its central administrative office is located); Northern Cheyenne Reservation, Montana; Fort Peck Reservation, Montana; and Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico. NAES receives its funding from several sources.
Market and Financial Analysis for Video Production Corporation with Community Television Network
This study presents the results of a market and financial analysis for a community based video production corp. (VPC), conducted by the Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) for the Community Television Network (CTVN). The VPC would be established as a second step in a comprehensive three tiered CTVN program, comprising basic training, on the job training (OJT), and job placement.
Market Analysis and Marketing Strategies for the Greater Illinois People's Cooperative
The Greater Illinois People's Cooperative (GIPC) has requested the University of Illinois Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) for assistance in developing a marketing plan for its natural foods wholesale and pasta brokerage operations. GIPC has experienced losses over the past two years due to rising operating costs and stagnant sales.
Economic Development in South-East Chicago
The United Neighborhood Organization of Southeast Chicago (UNO) has requested the assistance of the Nathalie P. Voorhees Center and the Center for Urban Economic Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago, in assessing current economic development activities in the Southeast Chicago area and in determining potential future economic development strategies for UNO.
Day Care Recommendations for Community Enterprises, Inc.*
Based on an analysis of population statistics and day care services in 62 Cook County communities the CEI board at its April meeting selected 6 areas for detailed study. The Center for Urban Economic Development was asked to coordinate the efforts of CEI staff and volunteers. Since then, the CEI Day care Advisory Committee has met twice and added and deleted some areas.
Feasibility Analysis for a Micro-computer Repair Training Program
At the request of The Neighborhood Institute (TNI), the University of Illinois Center for Urban Economic Development (CUED) investigated the feasibility of a training program for micro-computer repair. The purpose of the program would be to provide residents of Chicago's South Shore community, especially those with low-moderate income and limited educational background, with a marketable job skill. The program would complement TNI's community development activities and its educational programs.
CUED performed the following activities: