Institute for Decision Making

Business and Community Services (PDF)

Randy Pilkington, Executive Director of Business and Community Services at UNI, shared a major general session with economic development leaders from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University at the spring 2007 PDI conference. Randy presented highlights of UNI’s economic development approach, results from the various programs at UNI, and an overview of UNI’s programs of most benefit to local economic developers.

Investor Relations (PDF)

LaDene Bowen, IDM Senior Project Manager, presented a portion of a breakout session at the spring 2007 PDI conference that focused on effective communication with the economic development investors, including seeking and sharing information to clarify expectations regarding communication, reporting on success factors, and shaping the message to the particular audience.

Economic Development – The Profession (PDF)

Professional growth is a critical aspect of career development for both new and maturing economic developers. LaDene Bowen, IDM Senior Project Manager, presented an overview of educational opportunities and professional certification. The presentation was part of the new developers track of the spring 2007 PDI conference.

Economic Impact Analysis (PDF)

Cindy Angel, IDM’s Research Manager and Dennis Bowman of Wright County Economic Development collaborated for a breakout session at the spring 2007 PDI conference. They addressed key questions about an economic impact analysis: What is it? and How can I use one in my community? Cindy’s portion is linked above.

Strategically Fostering Economic Development

Randy Pilkington made two presentations at the 2007 Third Annual Summit on Higher Education & Economic Development, University Economic Development Association (UEDA) in Portland, Oregon. The presentations are:

A Decision Making Model for Forming a Regional Economic Development Effort (PDF)
and
Understanding and Identifying Industry Clusters and Cluster-Based Economic Development Strategies as Part of Regional Economic Development Efforts (PDF).

Selected Presentations by IDM Staff Business and Community Services (PDF) Randy Pilkington, Executive Director of Business and Community Services at UNI, shared a major general session with economic development leaders from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University at the spring 2007 PDI conference. Randy presented highlights of UNI’s economic development approach, results from the various programs at UNI, and an overview of UNI’s programs of most benefit to local economic developers. Investor Relations (PDF) LaDene Bowen, IDM Senior Project Manager, presented a portion of a breakout session at the spring 2007 PDI conference that focused on effective communication with the economic development investors, including seeking and sharing information to clarify expectations regarding communication, reporting on success factors, and shaping the message to the particular audience. Economic Development – The Profession (PDF) Professional growth is a critical aspect of career development for both new and maturing economic developers. LaDene Bowen, IDM Senior Project Manager, presented an overview of educational opportunities and professional certification. The presentation was part of the new developers track of the spring 2007 PDI conference. Economic Impact Analysis (PDF) Cindy Angel, IDM’s Research Manager and Dennis Bowman of Wright County Economic Development collaborated for a breakout session at the spring 2007 PDI conference. They addressed key questions about an economic impact analysis: What is it? and How can I use one in my community? Cindy’s portion is linked above. Strategically Fostering Economic Development Randy Pilkington made two presentations at the 2007 Third Annual Summit on Higher Education & Economic Development, University Economic Development Association (UEDA) in Portland, Oregon. The presentations are: A Decision Making Model for Forming a Regional Economic Development Effort (PDF) and Understanding and Identifying Industry Clusters and Cluster-Based Economic Development Strategies as Part of Regional Economic Development Efforts (PDF). These slides are in Microsoft PowerPoint format. If you don't have PowerPoint, you can download the free PowerPoint Viewer.