Candi Clouse, M.S. Program Manager, Center for Economic Development Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs  Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Avenue, UR 356, Cleveland, OH 44115 c.clouse@csuohio.edu  216‐687‐2452 Academic Qualifications Candidate for Doctor of Philosophy, Urban Studies & Public Affairs Cleveland State University Economic Development Concentration, began in 2007 Cleveland, OH Master of Science, Urban Studies, 2005 Cleveland State University Economic Development Concentration Cleveland, OH Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2000 Wittenberg University Minors in Sociology and Women’s Studies Springfield, OH Research Specialization  Regional and urban economic development  Economic impact analysis  Industry analysis  Place image as it relates to economic development  Industry site selection  People‐based policy vs. place‐based policy and the implications on community and economic development policy Professional Memberships  Urban Affairs Association  American Statistical Association Journal Articles  Austrian, Z., Alexander, S.E., Piazza, M.C., & Clouse, C. (2015) Mission, Vision and Capacity of Place‐based Safety Net Hospitals: Leveraging the Power of Anchors to Strengthen Local Economies and Communities." Journal of Community Practice, 22, (3‐4) (accepted). Published Client Reports  “The Economic Impact of Cleveland State University” Author, 2014  “The Bioscience Cluster in Ohio,” Author, 2014  “Forming Cleveland: A Visual Arts, Craft And Design Industry Study” Co‐Author, 2014  “Living Cities: The Integration Initiative in Cleveland, Ohio‐ Greater University Circle Community Wealth Building Initiative: Programs & Projects Report, Year 3” Author, 2013  “2013 Economic Impact of JumpStart Inc. Portfolio and Client Companies” Author, 2014  “The Manufacturing Sector in the Greater Northeastern/Northern Region of Pennsylvania” Co‐
Author, 2013  “Manufacturing Brief 2013” Author, 2013  “Economic Impact of Green Infrastructure” Co‐Author, 2013  “2012 Economic Impact of JumpStart Inc. Portfolio and Client Companies” Author, 2013  “Living Cities: The Integration Initiative in Cleveland, Ohio‐ Greater University Circle Community Wealth Building Initiative: Year Two Programs & Projects Report” Author, 2013 Page 1 Candi Clouse, M.S. 
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“Living Cities: The Integration Initiative in Cleveland, Ohio‐ Greater University Circle Community Wealth Building Initiative: Formative Report, Year 2” Co‐Author, 2013 “Living Cities: The Integration Initiative in Cleveland, Ohio‐ Greater University Circle Community Wealth Building Initiative: A Report of System Changes and their Outcome Measures, Year 2” Co‐Author, 2013 “The Economic Impact of MetroHealth System” Co‐Author, 2013 “Manufacturing Brief 2012” Author, 2012 “John Carroll University Economic Impact” Co‐Author, 2012 “Analysis and Economic Impact of the Film Industry in Northeast Ohio & Ohio” Author, 2012 “The Ohio Bioscience Sector, 2000‐2010” Co‐Author, 2012 “2011 Economic Impact of Jumpstart Inc. Portfolio and Client Companies” Co‐Author, 2011 “The Ohio Bioscience Industry, 2000‐2009” Author, 2011 “Remix Cleveland: The Cleveland Music Sector and Its Economic Impact” Co‐Author, 2011 “Economic Impact of JumpStart Inc. Portfolio and Client Companies, 2010” Co‐Author, 2011 “Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District: Economic Impact of Operating and Capital Expenditures, 2012– 2016” Co‐Author, 2010 “The Ohio Bioscience Industry” Co‐Author, 2010 “Regional Dashboard of Economic Indicators 2009: Comparative Performance of Leading, Midwest, and Northeast Ohio Metropolitan Areas” Co‐Author, 2009 “The Role of Northeast Ohio Central Cities in the Regional Economy, 2000‐2007” Co‐Author, 2008 “Financial Intermediaries for Community and Economic Development in Ohio: Market Assessment” Co‐Author, 2008 Academic Presentations  Levin Research Conference. August 21, 2014. Presenter: “Lessons from the Cleveland Integration Initiative.”  Levin Research Conference. August 21, 2014. Presenter: “Modeling Image: The Components of Place Representation.”  Mid‐Continent Regional Science Association. Madison, WI. June 1‐5, 2014. Presenter: “The Economic Impact of Entrepreneurial Companies in Northeast Ohio.”  Urban Affairs Association 44th Annual Conference. March 19‐22. Presenter: “Modeling Image: The Concepts of Place Image.”  Levin Research Conference. August 19, 2013. Presenter: “The Impact of Economic Impact.”  American Statistical Association Joint Statistical Meeting. August 3‐8, 2013. Presenter: “Implications of Conducting Multiplier‐Based Economic Impact Assessments: A Case Study of Three Methodologies.”  Urban Affairs Association 43rd Annual Conference. April 3‐6, 2013. Presenter: “Analysis and Economic Impact of the Film Industry in Northeast Ohio & Ohio.”  Urban Affairs Association 43rd Annual Conference. April 3‐6, 2013. Session Moderator: “Culture in Cities: Planning, Promotion, Film, Fashion, and TV.”  Mid‐Continent Regional Science Association. Bloomington, MN. June 6‐8, 2012. Presenter: “The Economic Impact of John Carroll University on Northeast Ohio.” Work Experience Center for Economic Development, Cleveland State University August 2014 – Present Program Manager Cleveland, OH  Manage the economic impact program of the Center Page 2 Candi Clouse, M.S. 
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Independently manages research projects on urban/regional economies and critical economic development issues Identifies and develops external funding sources and markets services for potential clients. Supervises graduate assistants. Coordinates and tracks work flow, coordinates schedules and assigns work to projects. Center for Economic Development, Cleveland State University August 2007 – August 2014 Research Associate Cleveland, OH  Construct economic impact models on industry and institutions  Analyze economic and industry specific trends  Execute customized research to fit the needs of clients on urban and regional economic development issues and evaluation  Work with economic development staff at various universities on shared projects Cogswell Hall, Inc. August 2003 – Present Past President, Board of Trustees – Current Member Cleveland, OH  Served as chair of Board of Trustees and Executive Committee  Led monthly meetings of board and committee and prioritize their tasks  Oversaw executive director in completing her assigned duties  Championed capital campaign to raise $11 million for the completion of a new building CB Richard Ellis Commercial Real Estate June 2005 – August 2007 Corporate Services Associate Cleveland, OH  Handled local and corporate clients with their real estate needs  Worked with local economic development professionals securing incentives  Managed all research for real estate needs analysis projects  Supervised research and marketing efforts for all ongoing projects YWCA of Greater Cleveland June 2003 – June 2005 Special Events Coordinator Cleveland, OH  Ensured the complete success of annual YWCA fundraising events including the Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon and the premier of two new events—the YWCA Golf Classic and Fall Speaker’s Event  Managed YWCA Conference Center increasing profit and visibility Women in Community Service, Inc. October 2000 – April 2003 Senior Program Support Specialist, Youth Division Alexandria, VA  Implemented comprehensive tracking system for Youth Division Programming  Oversaw all national office reporting, wrote national report to the Department of Labor and coordinated national budget reporting for ten federal regions Page 3