More than a research firm.

John M. Knox & Associates, Inc. is a custom socio-economic research organization specializing in planning and policy issues in Hawai‘i and the Pacific islands. We work with private-sector, government, and nonprofit clients to promote the “triple bottom line” of public well-being: Economic, Socio-Cultural, and Environmental Well-Being.

Research for Planning, Permitting and Entitlements

Economic Impact Assessment
Social Impact Assessments
Stakeholder Outreach and Facilitation

Evaluation, Policy, and Economic Research

Summative and Formative Program Evaluation
Housing Policy and Market Analysis
Economic Planning and Research

Social and Community Research

Survey Design and Analysis
Community Needs Assessment
Strategic Planning

Download selected reports here:

COMPARING HAWAI‘I STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES TO THOSE OF OTHER AMERICAN STATES

Comparing State and Local Finances-Vol. I Main Report.pdf
Comparing State and Local Finances-Vol. II Appendices State-Local Combined.pdf
Comparing State and Local Finances-Vol. III Appendices State Only.pdf

Documents for the Maui Tourism Strategic Plan 2017-2015 Advisory Committee

Maui County TSP Final 2006-2015

Maui Tourism Data Trends 11-23-16 JMK Assoc
Maui Tourism Data Trends Partial Update 2-9-17 JMK Assoc
New TSP In-Progress Draft Ch2-3 April 10 2017

CLIENT TESTIMONIES

"I have worked with John on a variety of projects and seen him shape many successful initiatives. The insights he brings to social and planning issues have been particularly useful to the HTA in sorting through our complex challenges." Frank Haas, Former Director of Marketing, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority

"John is masterful at bringing together diverse professional groups to address important community issues. His keen insight about their common concerns and his diplomatic touch make him an extraordinarily effective bridge among those organizations." Sanford Murata, President, Sanford Murata Inc.