“Great decisions and great strategies require the best information upon which to make those decisions”

- Gerry Patnode

Over the years, the Gerry Patnode Economic Research has worked on an array of projects ranging from traditional economic impact analyses to various survey analyses. In addition, the company has been a provider of market assessments and analysis for the hospitality and real estate development communities. Below is a brief list of just some of the services we can provide. Feel free to contact us directly to discuss your specific needs.

• Economic analyses and forecasting examine some factor(s) of the overall economy or particular sector(s). These reports incorporate predictions and estimates of anticipated future behavior in economic activity and can serve as a starting point for economic planning.
• Economic impact studies analyze a proposed business decision in regard to its net effect on the greater economy, generally at the local and/or state level. At times, such studies may also analyze a business decision that has already been made in order to review its level of success and/or provide recommendations or modifications.
• Cost of services analyses examine the annual operation costs of a proposed business decision or development that must be assumed for each new household that results from the operations phase. An example of relevant work previously conducted is a cost of services analysis of the proposed residential development, commercial development and Agricultural retention conducted on behalf of Baltimore County Government.
• Statistical analyses provide and examine econometric models which explore the statistical relationship between various economic variables or principles in relation to economic behavior.
• Survey development, administration and analyses report and examine the detailed statistical findings from administered surveys. Such reports can provide a more in-depth and informative analysis of economic objectives or queries as respondents are typically directly or indirectly involved or affected by, or have expertise in the relevant subject.
• Site and Location analysis helps organizations evaluate the choices for business locations. We have work with major restaurant and hotel operators in the assessment of where to place a property or to assess the merits of property acquisition.

Marketing Research Specialization:

• Brand & Category Analysis
• Consumer Behavior Research &Testing
• Competitive Intelligence
• Market Assessment & Measurement
• New Product Development
• Political Research (Polling, Issue Analysis)
• Product Positioning Studies
• Public Opinion Polls
• Segmentation Research