The Economic Data Assist is an important analytical tool available on the Hibbs Institute for Business & Economic Research website. The Data Assist facilitates the Institute’s mission of outreach via compiling key data on critical trends of the economy and regional demographics in Texas, especially the East Texas region. The specific purpose of this site is to assist business growth and economic development by providing economic data in a simple manner, classified by Regions, Counties, Micropolitan & Metropolitan Statistical Areas, and Cities. The information compiled is collected from various reliable sources and is presented through charts organized by a list of economic variables or fields. The information displayed could serve as an important source of information for businesses, governments, and economic development agencies.