Where to write and whom to call to get Information in the region...
The following is list of regional sources of economic and demographic information. Most of the agencies listed will not charge for answers and will receive questions by telephone, fax, email or Website.
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Curtis Center, Suite 610 East, 170 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 215-597-3282 – fax 215-861-5720. This is the Philadelphia Regional office of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is part of the
U. S. Labor Department. Regional, state and national information available includes employment totals, unemployment rates, Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, Employment Cost Index and other data. http://www.bls.gov/ro3 or email
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Delaware Department of Labor. Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information, P. O. Box 9965, Wilmington, DE 19809. 302-761-8069 – fax 302-761-6598. Employment and unemployment data. Publishes monthly reports. Will field other economic data requests and refer to the right department. www.delawareworks.com
Delaware Economic Development Office. 99 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. 302-739-4271 – fax 302-739-5749. Information for businesses considering locating in Delaware. Demographics, taxes, business costs, site selection and quality-of-life information. Delaware Data Book containing these facts is published every year. Also operates the Delaware Data Center’s online computerized database, www.state.de.us
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. American College of Physicians Building, 190 N. Independence Mall West, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 215-592-1800 – fax 215-592-9125. Data on the region’s demographics, transportation system and other economic information. www.dvrpc.org
Economy League, Greater Philadelphia. 230 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. 215-875-1000– fax 215-875-1010. Member supported nonprofit organization researching city financial issues, taxes and the regional economy.
Non-circulating library of city budgets, tax data and extensive information on the Philadelphia City Charter. www.EconomyLeague.org
Free Library of Philadelphia. 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. 215-686-5322 – fax 215-563-3628. Government Publications Department. One of the most comprehensive such departments in the country. This is where to go to learn, for example, how many barbers operated in Philadelphia in 1977 or what the city Police Department’s budget was in 1960. Colleges and universities in the region also maintain collections of government documents. www.library.phila.gov
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. 200 S. Broad Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102. 215-545-1234 – fax 215-790-3600. Ask for “market information” department. Primarily sells its publication or research reports but will field a question on the regional economy that doesn’t require extensive research. www.philachamber.com
National Archives. Mid-Atlantic Region, Robert Nix Federal Building, 9th & Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107. 215-606-0100 – fax: 215-606-0116. Retired records of the federal government for the region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Most popular are census records, which list names and other data and are public for the years 1790 to 1920. Email: archives@
philarch.nara.gov or www.archives.gov
NJ Department of Labor& Work Force Development. Box 388, Trenton, NJ 08625. 609-984-2595 – fax 609-984-6833. Fields questions on employment, demographics and labor market information. Several publications, including Economic Indicators. The specialist for Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties is Paul Bieksza, Labor Building, CN056, P.O. Box 057, Trenton, NJ 08625. 609-292-2742. www.state.nj.us/labor
NJ State Data Center. Department of Labor, Box 388, Trenton, NJ 08625. 609-984-2595 – fax 609-984-6833. A wealth of demographic and economic information. Operates a good computerized online database. www.state.nj.us/labor/ira
PA Department of Labor and Industry. Bureau of Research & Statistics, 651 Boas St., Harrisburg, PA 17121 – 717-787-5279. Employment, industry trends, occupational trends and other related demographics. www.dli.state.pa.us
PA State Data Center. Penn State, 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057. 717-948-6336 – fax 717-948-6754. Subscription fee for newsletter is $15/year;
3 issues per year. Demographic and economic data on the state, most of which is from the U. S. Census Bureau. Computerized database. Also does custom reports under contract. The center is part of Penn State and is affiliated with the Census Bureau. Email:
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. Website: pasdc.hbg.psu.edu
Philadelphia Forward. 2303 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. 215-563-3881 – fax 215-563-3887. Tax Reform in Philadelphia www.philadelphiaforward.org or email Brett Mandel at
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Select Greater Philadelphia. 200 South Broad Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19102. 1-800-221-0774 – fax 215-790-3720. Select Greater Philadelphia is a business marketing organization dedicated to building the economy of the Greater Philadelphia region by enhancing the region’s profile and image in order to attract and retain businesses. www.selectgreaterphiladelphia.com
US Census Bureau. Philadelphia Regional Office, 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 504, Philadelphia, PA 19107. 215-717-1800 – fax 215-717-2588. Any staff member will help you. Population and economic censuses, surveys, estimates and projections. General statistical information. Will field other questions and refer to correct agency. Population, racial statistics, housing data and detailed information is available. Email:
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. Website: www.census.gov
US Department of Labor. Department of Public Affairs, Curtis Center, Suite 633E, 170 S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 215-861-5100 – fax 215-861-5103. Handles queries for work-related information.
