Mount Vernon, IA – Concrete Foundations Association is excited to announce its new partnership with ITR Economics, an economic forecasting firm that will provide our member companies with additional economic intelligence to drive practical and profitable business decisions.

Established in 1948, ITR Economics has earned its reputation for being First in Forecasts Worldwide. Their unique forecasting methodology sets them apart from the rest of the industry, empowering them to achieve an unmatched accuracy rating of 94.7%, four quarters into the future. 

“Over the past decade we have received numerous inquiries from members looking for ways to better understand economic trends,” states James Baty, Executive Director for the Association.  “We were pleasantly surprised to find great confidence and success stories with several current Board members supporting the value of ITR products.  This is yet another example of the value found in community where professionals interact.”

Through this partnership, our members have access to several new resources, including:

Monthly articles, providing ITR Economics’ data-driven, non-affiliated perspective on current events will clear away the noise and allow you to truly understand what is going on in the economy around you.

30-day Pilot Programs with their subscription services:

Insider™ empowers subscribers with the most accurate economic data, enabling them to mitigate upcoming risk and make profitable decisions for their companies. Your Insider subscription includes the ITR Advisor™, monthly Leading Indicator updates, a three-year US Economic Outlook Dashboard, and topical webinars.

Trends Report™ provides the economic forecasts, insights, and strategy to give your business the edge. Subscribe to this industry-leading forecasting publication and receive updated forecasts throughout the month, covering the complete spectrum of US and world economies.

DataCast Essentials™ was designed for the entrepreneurial CEO who wants a near-term view of where the business is headed, as well as actionable intelligence – with this forward view in mind, what actions should be considered?

DataCast Pro™ was designed for the business leader or market analyst who wants a deep dive into market trends driving the business. The tool enables you to find areas of opportunity, spot sectors that could pose a risk to the business and incorporate its analytical output into your own internal forecasting processes.

Exclusive discounts on all their online subscriptions and non-subscription services.

“At Hottmann, we have been followers of ITR Economics for over 10 years.  We have reliably considered their economic forecasts in making strategic decisions about our future.  Their reports are both informative and easy to read.  I would highly recommend them as a resource to any business.” – Ken Kurszewski, President of CFA Certified Contractor member, Hottmann Construction, Dane, Wisconsin

Association members can learn more about the Concrete Foundations Association-ITR Economics partnership by logging in to their member account and selecting ITR Economics from the Toolbox or Member Landing page.  For more information about this and other programs offered by the Association to its members, contact Skye Kelley at skelley@cfaconcretepros.org or by phone at 319-895-6940.