The Value of C2ER’s Cost of Living Index Presented by Adrienne Johnson, Director, Research Greater Memphis Chamber Research Department

About the Chamber’s Research Department Who we are… 4 person staff –Data analysis –Geographic Information Systems –Graphic design –Website maintenance Who we serve… Internal Customers –35 member Chamber staff External Customers –Prospects & consultants –Economic development partner agencies –2,400 member companies –Local & state government –Media –General Public

Priceless Recruiting Tool Pricing since 1987 (with perfect attendance) Recruiting tool for companies interested in local quality of life Living cost comparison tool

Primary Uses Business Recruitment –Website –Publications –Responses to requests for information –Cost comparisons Relocation Assistance –Website –Publications –Cost to Live comparisons Other Requests –Media requests –Speeches and presentations

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COLI Calculator on memphischamber.com Greater Memphis Area Relocation Packet Insert

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