We Quantify Your Economic Impact
Rigorous, independent economic impact studies for ports, airports, data centers, festivals, universities, pension systems, and public agencies. Trusted by government bodies and cited in national media. Proposals within 48 hours.
The Most Experienced Impact Team in the Industry
Our economists have authored more impact studies than virtually any other firm. Our team includes two of the world's few dozen IMPLAN Certified Economists.
We don't have a horse in the race. Our clients hire us precisely because independent, objective analysis carries more weight with the audiences that matter.
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Our Services
From multi-billion dollar port operations to local festivals, the same rigor at every scale.
Economic Impact Analysis
Quantify jobs, GDP, output, and tax revenues using IMPLAN, REMI, RIMS II, and other leading input-output platforms.
Fiscal Impact Analysis
Tax revenues by type and government level to support policy decisions.
Social Impact & Surveys
Attendee surveys, demographic profiling, and community benefits.
Legislative District Analysis
Impact data by Congressional and state districts for advocacy.
Land Use & Feasibility
Market analysis and development feasibility for zoning decisions.
Designed Reports & Decks
Publication-quality PDFs, exec summaries, and presentations included.
Case Studies
UniversityCrowder College
Economic impact study for a Southwest Missouri community college, featured in Joplin Globe and KSNF.
AviationMontana Statewide Aviation
System-wide aviation analysis for the Montana DOT, including the largest statewide tourist survey in state history.
FestivalZootown Music Festival
Attendee survey and economic impact study for Missoula's breakout music festival, cited in national media.
From Kickoff to Final Report
Scope & Kickoff
Define geography, data needs, methodology. Proposals in under 48 hours.
Data & Modeling
Stakeholder interviews, surveys, and customized IMPLAN models.
Analysis & Review
Internal QA/QC via parallel analysis, then collaborative review.
Deliver & Present
Designed report, exec summary, deck, and board presentation.
What Our Clients Say
We needed numbers that would hold up in front of a state legislature, and Zenith delivered exactly that. The methodology was transparent, the turnaround was fast, and the final report was boardroom-ready.
Public Agency Director
Our sponsors kept asking for hard data on economic impact. Zenith gave us a study that earned press coverage and made the case for us. The report paid for itself many times over.
Event Organizer
What stood out was the responsiveness. Questions answered same-day, every draft on time, and a final product that was polished enough to hand directly to our board without edits.
University Administrator
The Economic Impact of U.S. Data Center Construction
Our 2025 study found that data center construction supports over 571,000 U.S. jobs, generates $155.8 billion in sales, and contributes $80.6 billion to GDP annually.
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