The presence of the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development has not only benefitted local businesses and governments, it has also provided a unique opportunity for some of the Turner College's most talented students. That applies to Jordan Mills, a Turner College marketing major who works as an Economic Research Assistant in the Butler Center. This position has afforded Jordan with the responsibility of contributing to regional economic research by designing professional reports and publications highlighting the Butler Center’s economic analyses and impact studies. Jordan and her colleagues in the Butler Center use Excel and data organization tools to compile, clean, and format datasets for reports and presentations. They also coordinate communication with faculty, staff, and external partners, including outreach to local businesses to support collaborative economic initiatives. "I['ve also] had the opportunity to attend the Georgia Economic Outlook event hosted by the Turner College, where regional and statewide economic trends and forecasts were presented," Jordan explained to Turner Business. The event also featured the Butler Center’s 2026 Columbus Economy report, a project Jordan worked on closely over the past several months. Her role involved analyzing and synthesizing multiple data sources, identifying key economic indicators and trends, and contributing local insights across population, income, housing, and broader economic conditions. She also led the design and data visualization for the final published report, translating complex data into clear, accessible visuals for a broad audience. "It was a rewarding experience to see this work presented at [the recent] conference. I am grateful to the Turner College, as well as the Butler Center, for the opportunity to contribute to projects like this."
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