TranslateSpecial and Economic Impact Reports
The EDC produces special reports each year on a variety of topics. These reports are usually produced in response to concerns or public need.
Industry Special Events Economic Impacts
Pliny the Younger Release Economic Impact Report
For two weeks each Spring, visitors flock to Sonoma County's Russian River Brewing Company forthe release of internationally-acclaimed craft beer, Pliny the Younger. The release brought morethan 25,000 visitors and $8.6 million of tourist dollars into the County.
Restaurant Week Report
Restaurant Week is an annual culinary event where restaurants, cafes, and eateries offer special prix fixe multi-course menus to diners. EDC measures this event'ss economic impact through a survey given to participating establishments and to diners. Report information includes estimated economic impact, meals served, and more.
- 2024 Restaurant Week Report (PDF: 682 KB)
- 2023 Restaurant Week Report (PDF: 597 KB)
- 2021 Restaurant Week Report (PDF: 3.62 MB)
COVID-19 Economic Impacts on Sonoma County
Effects of the Pandemic on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Businesses
Stratified Insights
This report advances 3 strategic focuses: (1) the operational impacts of COVID-19 on small businesses in Sonoma County as small businesses are the backbone of local economies; (2) a lens on equity given the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on BIPOC-owned businesses and the economic gains that follow an equity agenda (Buckman et al., 2021); and (3) the Latinx experience given that over one-quarter of residents in Sonoma County are Latinx –a greater share than the Latinx national population – with this group starting businesses at a faster rate than all other demographic groups.
August 2021
Impacts on Industries and Organizations
Economic Forensics & Analytics
This study considers the continuing and forecasted effects of COVID-19 on specific industries and organizations. This report updates a 2020 report done by EFA on the Sonoma County economy in three ways: (1) identifies industries that remain challenged as general economic recovery continues in 2021 and beyond; (2) identifies occupations that remain challenged as general economic recovery continues in 2021 and beyond; and (3) given these challenges, provides recommendations as to where funds coming to Sonoma County from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) be placed to maximize return on investment (ROI). Study also considers Sonoma County’s black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) workers and how ARPA funding may help equity goals as recovery continues in our recommendations.
August 2021
Economic Impacts from COVID-19 on Sonoma County Economy
Economic Forecast Analytics
This study considers the economic impacts of COVID-19 on Sonoma County's economy through three scenarios from 2020 to 2023.
August 2020
- Sonoma County COVID-19 Economic Impact Summary (PDF: 270 KB)
- Sonoma County COVID-19 Economic Impact Report (PDF: 1,660 KB)
Fire and Power Shut Off Economic Impacts on Sonoma County
Kincade and Power Shutoff Economic Impacts
In collaboration with Moody’s Analytics, this report showcases key impacts from the PG&E’s power shutoffs and Kincade Fire of 2019. The power shutoffs include four separate events: October 9-12, October 23-24, October 26-27, and November 20, 2019. The Kincade Fire began late on October 23 and was not fully contained until November 6, 2019.
Sonoma County Complex Fires Report
This report evaluates the impact of the 2017 Sonoma Complex Fires on the Sonoma County economy, in relation to individual industries, housing, and local tax revenues.
