The Jacob France Institute

The Jacob France Institute (JFI) serves as a leading source of high quality statistical information and research covering the interaction of business, worker, and government investment decisions. Analysis of trends in the location and quality of employment along with continued education and training opportunities and outcomes are of particular importance in our current portfolio of research.

Project Highlight

The Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance (known as BNIA or the Alliance) is an organization consisting of diverse groups committed to promoting, supporting and helping people make better decisions using accurate, reliable, and accessible data and indicators to improve the quality of life in Baltimore City neighborhoods.

Recent Accomplishments

JFI recently completed the design and construction of the Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention's website. GOCCP is Maryland's one stop shop for resources to improve public safety.

Recent Publications

The Economic Impact of the 2007 Waterfowl Festival on Talbot County and Maryland
April 2008
Baltimore Collegetown Economic Impact Study
February 2008

In The News

Project Stall
The Baltimore Sun - April 27, 2008
U.S. Outlays in Maryland rising
The Baltimore Sun - April 24, 2008
Life science cornerstone opens in East Baltimore First of 5 buildings part of planned Hopkins research hub
The Baltimore Sun - April 11, 2008