Case Studies – MR&D Past and Ongoing Projects. Proven results across many industries.
Nanbo Insurance Board Retreat – Strategic Planning Facilitation The Challenge MR&D will be supporting Nanbo Insurance in facilitating a strategic planning retreat with its board of directors. In response to concerns about declining financial performance and a shifting competitive landscape, the retreat aims to reassess… Read More »Nanbo Insurance Board Retreat – Strategic Planning Facilitation
NREL Solar Industry Stakeholder Engagement The Challenge MR&D is supporting stakeholder engagement for Guam’s solar energy sector as part of the Guam Energy Strategies initiative. The project aims to gather insights from local solar developers and installers to inform scenario modeling and future energy planning.… Read More »NREL Solar Industry Stakeholder Engagement
QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) Consumer Demand Survey The Challenge QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) Consumer Demand Survey The MR&D Approach MR&D implemented a mixed-method approach—initial recruitment through Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI), followed by a self-administered online survey (CAWI) for qualified respondents. MR&D provided end-to-end support including… Read More »QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) Consumer Demand Survey
CNMI Ferry Feasibility Study & Transportation Masterplan The Challenge MR&D is working with WSP and the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority (COTA) in conducting a Ferry Feasibility Study and Transportation Masterplan for the Northern Mariana Islands. The project aims to assess the potential for an… Read More »CNMI Ferry Feasibility Study & Transportation Masterplan
GVB Visitor Exit Surveys The Challenge MR&D is conducting the Guam Visitor Exit Survey as part of Guam Visitors Bureau’s (GVB) efforts to understand visitor behaviors, satisfaction, and economic impact. This comprehensive, multi-method research initiative includes airport exit interviews, event-based surveys, focus groups, and real-time… Read More »GVB Visitor Exit Surveys
Understanding Media Studies and its Business Benefits What is a Media Study? A media study involves the systematic examination of various media channels and content to understand their impact on audiences and how they influence public perception and behavior. This can include analyzing television, radio,… Read More »Understanding Media Studies and its Business Benefits
Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E) The Event Event: Guam Industry Forum 2024 Dates: November 14-15, 2024 Venue: Dusit Thani Guam Resort Organizers: · Guam Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E.) · Supported by the Guam Contractors Association and the Guam Chamber… Read More »Society of American Military Engineers (S.A.M.E)
The Bureau Statistics and Planning (BSP) – Guahan 2050 Sustainability Plan Background This project includes a need for comprehensive sustainability planning in Guam due to unprecedented pressures from social, cultural, demographic, environmental, and climatic changes. The core focus is to determine what Guam should look… Read More »The Bureau Statistics and Planning (BSP) – Guahan 2050 Sustainability Plan
NOAA Fisheries Background MR&D was subcontracted by Lynker for a project with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, where they assisted in coordinating public hearings for a Critical Habitat Conference. The MR&D Approach Their role involved organizing and managing these hearings to ensure… Read More »NOAA Fisheries
Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) – Guam and Saipan Fieldwork SIAT Project Background Purpose: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the SIAT gathers data on international air travel to and from the U.S. Program: Ongoing since 1983, collecting data monthly at 25 U.S.… Read More »Survey of International Air Travelers (SIAT) – Guam and Saipan Fieldwork