RRC Associates is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing market research, strategic analysis, and community/land planning services. RRC specializes in collecting and analyzing customer feedback for a variety of public and private clients nationwide and internationally. Our primary objective is to assist our clients in obtaining the best, most reliable and most pertinent information, enabling them to make effective management, product development, and/or investment decisions. Research techniques we utilize are customized to clients' needs, but often incorporate web-based surveys; national and regional panels; intercept, telephone, and mail back surveys; and/or focus groups. Our office also operates a full service focus group facility specializing in qualitative research, the Boulder Focus Center.

Principal areas of focus by RRC include the ski and snowboard industry in particular, and the travel, tourism, and recreation industries generally. In these subject areas we are considered national experts and are frequently quoted and contacted for information concerning trends and opportunities. RRC also provides consulting services in real estate feasibility and market demand analysis, financial consulting and modeling, data base management, competitive analysis, customer demographic profiling, and customer satisfaction/loyalty assessments. Additionally, RRC provides a wide range of community planning, land planning, public processing, and affordable housing studies for a variety of public agencies and communities as well as private entities.

Clients of RRC Associates most typically include: cities and counties, convention and visitors authorities, economic development/redevelopment agencies, resorts and resort communities. In addition, RRC frequently works with companies specialized in development or promotion of various types of facilities including private clubs, advertising agencies, and trade associations. While our office is based in Boulder, Colorado, our clients are located throughout the United States and Canada.

	News of Interest Norwood Chamber to explore economic development tools Staff report, Telluride Daily Planet October 14, 2009 Just inside of Norwood town limits sits a potentially powerful economic stimulus tool. San Miguel County Fairgrounds Manager DeeAnna Burbridge and the Norwood Chamber of Commerce are asking for help to maximize that potential.; Aspen Skiing Co. forecasts 'flat' season for skier visits Scott Condon, The Aspen Times August 3, 2009 The Aspen Skiing Co. doesn't expect to recover the skier visits lost during the 2008-09 season this coming winter, according to its top two executives. Worst Part of a Trip May Be Booking It on the Web SUSAN STELLIN, The New York Times August 3, 2009 If you dreaded sitting down at your computer the last time you made travel arrangements or felt frustrated by all the time and effort it took to sort through pages of results for flights and hotels, join the crowd. Ski resorts step up marketing Sarah Mcginnis, Calgary Herald August 1, 2009 After experiencing a drop in international tourists last winter, Alberta's mountain resorts are banding together on an aggressive campaign to lure Europeans back to the slopes. More RRC in the News