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Regional Trends Tutorial

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Tutorial overview

In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to create a report as well as how to add key data points to the report that will help your business plan.

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Step 1:

  • In the “Region Category” box, choose one from the following selections:
    • State
    • MSA
    • County
    • ZIP

Step 2: WITHOUT ADVANCED PARAMETERS

  • In the “Regions” box, choose at least one region from the alphabetical list. To reduce the number of options on the list, begin to type in the region you are looking for.

Step 3: WITH ADVANCED PARAMETERS - Radius from Address

  • Under “Advanced Region Parameters,” choose either “Radius from Address” or “Drive Time” from the “Make a Selection” box.
    • If choosing “Radius from Address”:
      • In the “Radius from Address (Miles)” box, enter a value.
      • In the “Enter a location” box, begin typing and select a specific location once a list populates.
      • In the “Select region by” box, choose either “Zip Code” or “Counties.” Select any or all of the resulting options.

For example, please refer the image

Step 3: WITH ADVANCED PARAMETERS - Drive Time

  • If choosing “Drive Time”:
    • In the “Drive Time (Minutes)” box, enter a value.
    • In the “Enter a location” box, begin typing and select a specific location once a list populates.
    • OPTIONAL – In the “Select region by” box, choose either “Zip Code” or “Counties.” Select any or all of the resulting options.

For example, please refer the image

Step 4: Create and Save your Report

  • Click the “NEXT” button to create the report. The following widgets will be included in the Regional Trends report:
    • Job Trends
    • Population Trends
    • Unemployment Rate Trends
    • Education Pipeline
  • Click the “SAVE” button to save the report. You must name your report in order for it to save.

For example, please refer the image