INTRODUCTION
Numbers tell part of the story, but the board member, funder, or reporter reading your results usually wants the narrative, not the spreadsheet. The AI Summary feature in IMPLAN takes your project's results and turns them into an audience-ready narrative, so you spend less time writing up findings and more time using them.
The AI Summary streamlines economic impact reporting by transforming raw analytical output into clear, tailored narrative summaries. Designed to save you time and adapt to any audience, the AI Summary tab allows you to customize the tone, depth, and structure of your results, whether you need a high-level briefing for city council stakeholders, an executive summary for C-suite leadership, or a plain-language draft for a press release. Grounded directly in the data provided on your project's AI Summary tab, it ensures your messaging remains accurate, professional, and easy to communicate
DETAILS
Where Do I Find the AI Summary?
The AI Summary is available from the menu in Project Results for all non-guided projects and select eligible guides. No matter where you're working, look for the AI Summary Sparkles in the Results Navigation Bar to open the AI Summary Tab.
| AI Summary Availability | |
|---|---|
| Project Type | Geographies Supported |
| Green Energy (guided) | US only |
| Existing Firm/Industry Contribution (guided) | US, International, Canada |
| Mixed Use Development (guided) | US, International, Canada |
| Non-guided projects | US, International, Canada |
How Do I Generate A Summary
- Open the Results
for a completed, eligible project.
- Select AI Summary
from the menu.
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Ask any questions about the summary shown on the AI Summary page.
- Copy, export, or share the summary as needed.
| Example Prompts for the AI Summary Tab | |
|---|---|
| Usage Category | Sample Prompt |
| Stakeholder Messaging & Tone | "Help me summarize these results for my city council stakeholders. Focus on local job creation, labor income, and tax impacts using a professional yet persuasive tone suited for public policy discussions." |
| Executive Summaries | "Provide a high-level 3-bullet point executive summary of these total economic impact results that I can paste directly into an email to C-suite leadership." |
| Media & Communications | "Draft a short, 2-paragraph press release based on this summary highlighting the overall output, total jobs supported, and community value added in an engaging, news-style tone." |
| Plain-Language Translation | "Explain the results shown in this summary as if I'm explaining them to a local business owner or community member with no background in economics." |
Tips for Using AI Summary
- Treat the narrative as a strong first draft and review it against your detailed report before sharing it externally.
- It's especially useful for translating technical results for non-technical audiences, such as city councils, boards, or funders.
- Remember that AI Summary requires opting in to AI Features on your User Profile page.
- The AI Summary is currently restricted to the summary results on the AI Summary Tab. It does not "see" any other results tabs.
CONCLUSION
By leveraging the AI Summary tab, you can bridge the gap between complex input-output data and effective communication in seconds. Whether you are presenting to city council stakeholders, drafting a press release, or briefing executive leadership, the AI Summary ensures your project’s results are accurately translated into clear, compelling narratives tailored to any audience.
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Written August 11th, 2026