Research & Reports

MadREP’s annual State of the Madison Region Report provides a snapshot of the economic performance of the Madison Region and captures progress and outcomes from year-three implementation of the Advance Now 2.0 Strategy.

Download the 2022 State of the Madison Region Report.

2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013

This document includes results from MadREP’s annual performance report designed to measure, recognize, improve, and promote workplace diversity and inclusion practices. It also gives companies a self-assessment vehicle while establishing a snapshot of the demographics in the Madison Region workforce. Sponsored by Associated Bank.

Download the Overview and the Full Report: 2022 Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Survey.

Overviews: 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 

Full Reports: 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015

The Advance Now Strategy 2.0 translates research into a consensus blueprint for economic development in the Madison Region for the years 2019-2023.

Download the Advance Now 2.0 Strategy.

Download the Advance Now Strategy (2013-2017) | Workgroup Reports (May 2013) | Target Cluster Analysis Executive Summary & Full Report  (December 2011) | Marketing Review (December 2011) | Competitive Assessment Executive Summary & Full Report (November 2011)

These comprehensive reports of the Madison Region analyze key industry sectors and examine the clusters to identify potential comparative advantages. The analyses include information on employment and establishments, production and employment, support industries and supply chain considerations, human capital, and cluster positioning. The reports are authored on behalf of MadREP by Matt Kures of the University of Wisconsin-Extension, Center for Community and Economic Development.

• Advanced Manufacturing Industry Cluster
• Bioscience Industry Cluster
• Healthcare Industry Cluster
• Information and Communications Technology Industry Cluster

Agriculture, Food & Beverage Industry Cluster (October 2014)