Haas Center
The UWF Haas Center supports the region and the state with workforce and survey research, economic impact modeling, and industrial innovation. We partner with UWF students, faculty, and external experts to deliver optimal results to our customers. We tell stories centered around economic data and human experience.
Support the Haas Center Mission
We rely on funded research and donations to cover the cost of custom research products. Please consider investing in community research by partnering with the UWF Haas Center on grants and contracts or by donating to the Haas Center's UWF Foundation account. Choose "Haas Center" under the 'Select the Designation' drop-down menu.
Haas Center, an EDA University Center
The Haas Center is recognized by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as an EDA University Center - one of two in the state of Florida. As such, the UWF Haas Center will work to promote business development and employment among Florida veterans and minority business owners. Click the link to learn more about our partnership with the EDA.
UWF Haas Center designated as EDA University Center
OLF-8 Economic Impact Assessment
Retail vs. Light Industry at OLF-8: Over five years, the light industrial development would create around $1.3 billion in total economic output, generate $10.8 million in local tax revenue, and support 1,550 jobs, leading to $445.5 million in overall personal income. On the other hand, the residential and retail option would yield only $159 million in economic output and just $2.3 million in tax revenue over the same timeframe.
High Demand Occupations in Florida's Eight Westernmost Counties
This annual report provides insights on projected growth in high demand occupations between 2022 and 2027. Researchers at the University of West Florida (UWF) Haas Center examined 22 occupational areas and compared regional performance with the state and the nation. We ranked each occupation by median earnings and growth rates spanning five years. Next, we described the top 10 occupational categories with higher-than-median earnings, as well as job growth across the eight westernmost counties in Florida. Lastly, we listed employer demand pertaining to the skills most requested in job postings.
Haas Center News
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:30:00 +0000UWF Sea3D Lab collaborates with The Mariners’ Museum and Park and NOAA to put pieces of history in public’s hands
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Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:30:00 +0000Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:30:00 +0000UWF Haas Center to earn University Center designation by US Economic Development Administration
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Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:31:39 +0000Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:31:39 +0000UWF Haas Center to host national conference
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