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Its mission is tosupport the economic development of Johnson County the Kansas City metropolitan area and the state of Kansas through the provision of data and technical assistance. In CERIs early years this was accomplished primarily through the provision of services to local economic development entities. Though these agencies remain indispensable partnersthe majority of CERIs products and services are now provided directly to the local business community. The products and services detailed in this brochure are intended to help local firms plan for new locations or expansions compare their compensation and benefit packages for competitiveness and operate more efficiently in general.