The Center for Economic Development at JSU concentrates on providing specialized assistance to business and government. Examples of services provided include economic impact studies, marketing surveys, employee attitude assessment, training, and personnel and pay plan development. In addition to the Center's consultants, the faculty is involved in providing expertise to area businesses and governments. The Center publishes a bi-monthly newsletter, JSU Economic Update, that provides data on the economy of northeast Alabama.


Mr. Pat Shaddix, Director
Center for Economic Development
College of Commerce & Business Administration
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602

Phone: (256)782-5324
Fax: (256) 782-5179
Email: ced@jsu.edu