Hart Hodges
Dr. Hart Hodges, assistant professor of economics, came to Western in fall 2000 and was named director of the Center for Economic and Business Research in fall 2003. He received his bachelor’s degree from Williams College, his master’s from Duke University and his Ph.D. from the University of Washington.Building a Sound Whatcom Economy
The Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) , under the direction of Hart Hodges, is helping to plan a more prosperous and stable Whatcom County economy by conducting in-depth analyses and providing support to various agencies such as the University’s Small Business Development Center, the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, the Bellingham/Whatcom Economic Development Council, and the Northwest Workforce Development Council. The CEBR also provides data to area businesses, prepares local economic forecasts and conducts research on topics such as border crossings, business growth, changes in wages, and a variety of demographic factors.
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