Friday, January 25, 2008
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPEN FORUM 2/4/08
The Economic Development Working Group will be holding an open forum on Monday, February 4, 2008 from 2-3:30 pm in 002 LSF. All segments of the campus community are invited to share their thoughts/comments/suggestions regarding economic development with the members of the group.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
The 3 Dimensions of Economic Development
Learning
Engagement
Discovery
Economic Development
Strategic Planning
Economic Development Working Group
The 3 Dimensions of Economic Development at PNC
· Learning
o Courses with imbedded live/actual case studies
o Consulting projects-Independent Studies, Work Studies
o Internships
o Service Learning
· Discovery (Faculty and Student Activities) - Who’s doing what?
o College of Business
o College of Engineering and Technology
o College of Liberal Arts
o College of Science
· Engagement
o Economic Development Groups
§ Chesterton Economic Development Corporation (Dwayne Williams)
§ Greater LaPorte Economic Development Corporation (Tim Gropp – he is PNC graduate)
§ Michigan City Economic Development Corporation (John Regetz)
§ Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (Matt Murray – replaced Charlie McGill who is now working on Valparaiso Business Incubator)
o Chambers of Commerce
§ Duneland
§ LaPorte (Mike Seitz)
§ Michigan City (Tim Bietry)
§ Valparaiso (Rex Richards)
o Small Business Institutes
o NIRPC (John Swanson)
o KIRPC
o Contract Training (Phyllis Dranger)
o Partnership opportunities
o Local Airports
o Northwest Indiana Forum (Vince Galbiati)
o Technical Assistance Program
o Regional Development Authority (Tim Sanders and/or Leigh Morris)
o RDC
o Rotary Clubs
§ Michigan City
§ LaPorte
§ Valparaiso
o LaPorte County Manufacturing Association
o Quality of Life Council (Meg Haller)
o Center for Workforce Innovation (Linda Woloshansky)
o Berrien County
§ Chamber of Commerce
§ Economic Development Corporation
§ Other ED Groups
o St. Joseph County (South Bend)
§ Chamber of Commerce
§ Economic Development Corporation
§ Other ED Groups
o Business Incubators
§ Michigan City
§ Valparaiso
What Does PNC want to be known for in terms of Economic Development?
What impact does this have in the following areas:
· Talent Enhancement
· Facilities Enhancement &Repair
· Energy/Environment Awareness
· Diversity
· International Awareness
· Resource Partnerships/Diversification
· Management/Stewardship
· Communication/Marketing
How do we measure success?
D R A F T
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEFINITION:
To enhance the economic and social well-being of the residents of our region through:
--Enhancement of Workforce Talent (Technical, Managerial, Entrepreneurial)
--Enhancement of Infrastructure (Energy, Environment, Transportation, Communication)
--Enhancement of Quality of Life (Health, Human Services, Education, Environment)
that attract new businesses and retain existing organizations to support growth and development and respond effectively to the challenges of a global economy.
D R A F T S U R V E Y I N S T R U M E N T
The Purdue University North Central Campus is currently in the process of developing its next strategic plan. As part of the process, eight working groups were created to examine a wide range of topics. One of these groups is the Economic Development working group, chaired by Dr. Alan Krabbenhoft, Dean of the College of Business.
The Economic Development group is gathering information to be used to support recommendations that will be made. We are asking that you complete the attached survey instrument. The results of this survey will be important to this region and to Purdue North Central.
What role do you see Purdue North Central currently playing in Economic Development?
What role would you like to see PNC play in the future?
What role does PNC play in the challenges of globalization?
What do you believe are the greatest opportunities in terms of economic development for your marketplace?
What challenges do you see in capitalizing on these opportunities?
Please rate the following in terms of their importance on the three specific areas of workforce, infrastructure and quality of life in this region.
No Importance
Somewhat Important
Important
Very Important
Most Important
Workforce
Technical
Managerial
Entrepreneurial
Infrastructure
Energy
Environment
Transportation
Communication
Quality of Life
Health
Human Services
Education
Environment
Learning
Engagement
Discovery
Economic Development
Strategic Planning
Economic Development Working Group
The 3 Dimensions of Economic Development at PNC
· Learning
o Courses with imbedded live/actual case studies
o Consulting projects-Independent Studies, Work Studies
o Internships
o Service Learning
· Discovery (Faculty and Student Activities) - Who’s doing what?
o College of Business
o College of Engineering and Technology
o College of Liberal Arts
o College of Science
· Engagement
o Economic Development Groups
§ Chesterton Economic Development Corporation (Dwayne Williams)
§ Greater LaPorte Economic Development Corporation (Tim Gropp – he is PNC graduate)
§ Michigan City Economic Development Corporation (John Regetz)
§ Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation (Matt Murray – replaced Charlie McGill who is now working on Valparaiso Business Incubator)
o Chambers of Commerce
§ Duneland
§ LaPorte (Mike Seitz)
§ Michigan City (Tim Bietry)
§ Valparaiso (Rex Richards)
o Small Business Institutes
o NIRPC (John Swanson)
o KIRPC
o Contract Training (Phyllis Dranger)
o Partnership opportunities
o Local Airports
o Northwest Indiana Forum (Vince Galbiati)
o Technical Assistance Program
o Regional Development Authority (Tim Sanders and/or Leigh Morris)
o RDC
o Rotary Clubs
§ Michigan City
§ LaPorte
§ Valparaiso
o LaPorte County Manufacturing Association
o Quality of Life Council (Meg Haller)
o Center for Workforce Innovation (Linda Woloshansky)
o Berrien County
§ Chamber of Commerce
§ Economic Development Corporation
§ Other ED Groups
o St. Joseph County (South Bend)
§ Chamber of Commerce
§ Economic Development Corporation
§ Other ED Groups
o Business Incubators
§ Michigan City
§ Valparaiso
What Does PNC want to be known for in terms of Economic Development?
What impact does this have in the following areas:
· Talent Enhancement
· Facilities Enhancement &Repair
· Energy/Environment Awareness
· Diversity
· International Awareness
· Resource Partnerships/Diversification
· Management/Stewardship
· Communication/Marketing
How do we measure success?
D R A F T
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEFINITION:
To enhance the economic and social well-being of the residents of our region through:
--Enhancement of Workforce Talent (Technical, Managerial, Entrepreneurial)
--Enhancement of Infrastructure (Energy, Environment, Transportation, Communication)
--Enhancement of Quality of Life (Health, Human Services, Education, Environment)
that attract new businesses and retain existing organizations to support growth and development and respond effectively to the challenges of a global economy.
D R A F T S U R V E Y I N S T R U M E N T
The Purdue University North Central Campus is currently in the process of developing its next strategic plan. As part of the process, eight working groups were created to examine a wide range of topics. One of these groups is the Economic Development working group, chaired by Dr. Alan Krabbenhoft, Dean of the College of Business.
The Economic Development group is gathering information to be used to support recommendations that will be made. We are asking that you complete the attached survey instrument. The results of this survey will be important to this region and to Purdue North Central.
What role do you see Purdue North Central currently playing in Economic Development?
What role would you like to see PNC play in the future?
What role does PNC play in the challenges of globalization?
What do you believe are the greatest opportunities in terms of economic development for your marketplace?
What challenges do you see in capitalizing on these opportunities?
Please rate the following in terms of their importance on the three specific areas of workforce, infrastructure and quality of life in this region.
No Importance
Somewhat Important
Important
Very Important
Most Important
Workforce
Technical
Managerial
Entrepreneurial
Infrastructure
Energy
Environment
Transportation
Communication
Quality of Life
Health
Human Services
Education
Environment
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