Regional Economic Impact Workshops
Are you interested in learning how to determine the best investments for your community’s economic future? Budgets are tight; making wise investments for your community is critical. During this one-day workshop, you will gain a better understanding of your regional economy, learn how to measure economic impact, and hear from state leaders on resources and strategies available to your community.
This workshop is designed for:
- government officials
- economic and community development professionals
- business and civic leaders
- anyone interested in learning more about measuring economic impact
This workshop series is presented by the Economic Development Working Group, a collaboration of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Association of Indiana Counties, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, Indiana Economic Development Association, Ball State University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Purdue University, and University of Southern Indiana.
Presentations offered at all seminars:
- Measuring Economic Impact
Presenter: Michael Hicks, Ph.D., Director, Center for Business and Economic Research, Ball State University - Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs
- Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Indiana State—Terre Haute, June 2nd
- Understanding Your Regional Economy
Presenter: Robert Guell, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, Indiana State University - Best Practices Economic Impacting Economic Vitality
Presenter: Thomas Mason, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus-Engineering Management, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Ball State—Muncie, June 8th
- Understanding Your Regional Economy
Presenter: Michael Hicks, Ph.D., Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research - Best Practices Impacting Economic Vitality
Presenter: Dr. Michel Mounayar, Ball State College of Architecture and Planning
Indiana University Southeast—New Albany, June 28th
Presenter: Brenda Swartz, Director, Regional Economic Development Resource Center, Indiana University Southeast
Presenter: Uric Dufrene, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration, School of Business, Indiana University Southeast
University of Southern Indiana—Evansville, July 19th
- Understanding Your Regional Economy
Presenter: Greg Wathen, President and CEO, Economic Development Coalition of Southern Indiana - Best Practices Impacting Economic Vitality
Presenter: Mohammed Khayum, Ph.D., Dean of College of Business, University of Southern Indiana
Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne, August 16
- Understanding Your Regional Economy
Presenter: John Stafford, Director, Community Research Institute, IPFW - Understanding Your Regional Economy
Presenter: Gary Gatman, Vice President of WorkOne Services, NE Indiana Regional Workforce Investment Board - Linking University Resources with Northeast Indiana Businesses
Presenter: Sean Ryan, Director of University Engagement, IPFW Office of Engagement - Best Practices Impacting Economic Vitality
Presenter: Jay Garner, Garner Economics, Inc.
LaPorte Region Workshop- October 6
Incubator, Accelerators, Tech Parks, and Other Hubs for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Scott Hutcheson, Purdue Center for Regional Development
Overview of Porter & La Porte County Economies
Dr. Derek Bjonback, Associate Professor, College of Business
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