Institute for Decision Making

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1	Board of Regents meets in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 119:8, p.1	09/22/2022	Nixson Benitez reports on the prepared budget for UNI this upcoming year approved by the Iowa Board of Regents. About $34 million will go towards building renovations; photo.
2	Institute helps clients plan and strategize Northern Iowan 115:25, p.5	11/29/2018	The Institute for Decision Making (IDM) operates from the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Founded during the 1987 farm crisis, the center consults with communities and organizations about strategic planning and research; photo.
3	Bowen recognized at International Economic Development Council Northern Iowan 110:19, p.2	11/01/2013	LaDene Bowen, UNI's associate director of the Institute for Decision Making was awarded for her work in the field on economic development by the International Economic Development Council. Bowen has also worked to encourage females in business.
4	UNI to begin Regional Entrepreneurship Project Public Relations News Release 2013:47, p.1	09/12/2013	UNI's Business and Community Services will be introducing a Regional Entrepreneurship Project later this year. The project will encourage entrepreneurial development. Factors like economic distress, recent layoffs, and closing will be explored.
5	25 years of strengthening Iowa Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.6	01/01/2013	Profile of work of Iowa Waste Reduction Center and Institute for Decision Making.
6	Cedar Valley small business owners and community members can get free advice, information at Small Business Expo of October 4 Public Relations News Release 2012:31, p.1	08/23/2012	Small Business Expo is planned for October 4 at the George Washington Carver Academy School. Admission is free. The Expo is a networking event, providing business information or start-ups.
7	UNI in Iowa; programs reach all 99 counties Northern Iowa Today 93:3, p.12	01/01/2010	Business and Community Services programs assist Iowans in many ways; map shows distribution of UNI alumni, students, alumni educators, and BCS clients; photo.
8	UNI's Bowen appointed assistant dean of Economic Development Institute Public Relations News Release 2009:197, p.1	12/04/2009	LaDene Bowen, senior project manager at the Institute for Decision Making was recently appointed assistant dean of the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute.
9	UNI's Bowen re-elected to International Economic Development Council Board Public Relations News Release 2008:229, p.1	11/18/2008	LaDene H. Bowen, senior project manager of the University's Institute for Decision Making,will serve a two-year term. The IEDC is headquartered in Washington, D. C. Its mission is to provide leadership and excellence in economic development.
10	After the storms Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.14	11/01/2008	A look at the ways that UNI assisted those who were affected by the Parkersburg tornado and the Flood of 2008; business advice, scholarships, and recreationsl activities; photo.
11	Former IDM interns: leading economic development across Iowa Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.21	11/01/2008	Quick look at a few former interns who are doing well; photo.
12	Two Iowa counties awarded rural entrepreneurship development assistance Public Relations News Release 2007:376, p.1	01/25/2008	Two rural regions have been selected to launch MyEntreNet.
13	UNI Institute for decision Making celebrates 20 years of service in economic development Northern Iowa Today 92:1, p.18	01/01/2008	Quick look at the history and purposes of the organization; photo.
14	UNI Institute for Decision Making celebrates 20 years of economic development in Iowa Public Relations News Release 2007:313, p.1	11/28/2007	After twenty years, the Institute for Decision Making continues to progress and lead organizations and governments.
15	UNI celebrates grand opening of Business and Community Services Building Public Relations News Release 2007:107, p.1	08/17/2007	The grand opening of the Business and Community Services Building will be August 25.
16	UNI to provide media special access to new Business and Community Services Building and programs, Tuesday, August 21 Public Relations News Release 2007:104, p.1	08/15/2007	The dedication of the Business and Community Services Building will be August 25.
17	UNI to unveil results of Iowa Connections industry analysis on Oct. 12 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/10/2006	The Institute for Decision Making will unveil a comprehensive analysis of possible business targets for Iowa Connections, Thursday, October 12.
18	UNI's Institute for Decision Making helps Black Hawk County establish goals, action for future Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	06/22/2006	Institute works with Board of Supervisors to make plans to work together and achieve goals.
19	Four Iowa counties named to rural entrepreneurship development system, A Grow Iowa Values Fund success story Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/05/2006	Four counties have been selected to premier the MyEntreNet program, designed to help small businesses in the area. The counties are Carroll County, Decatur County, the Red Rock area (Marion County), and Poweshiek County.
20	University of Northern Iowa Regional Business Center/SBDC to announce first four Iowa 'MyEntreNet Regions' Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/04/2006	Each region will receive services from the UNI Regional Business Center, the Institute for Decision Making, the Iowa SBDC System, the John Pappajohn Centers, and other services.
21	Panther recognition Northern Iowan 102:18, p.5	10/28/2005	Recent achievements of UNI staff and students.
22	UNI staff member named Fellow Member of International Economic Development Council Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/25/2005	Senior project manager for the University of Northern Iowa's Institute for Decision Making has been named Fellow Member of the International Economic Development Council.
23	UNI staff member re-elected to International Economic Development Council board of directors Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/12/2004	LaDene Bowen has been re-elected; serves as senior project manager for UNI's Institute for Decision Making.
24	UNI Foundation reaches $18 million milestone for McLeod Center Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	12/09/2003	Funding needed to build the basic facility has been acquired; fundraising will continue in order to support construction of amenities for the arena.
25	Budget crunch Northern Iowa Today 86:2, p.2	07/01/2002	A look at recent budget cuts; administrators offer views of the effects of the budget cuts; photo.
26	UNI programs transfer expertise to businesses and communities Northern Iowa Today 86:1, p.6	01/01/2002	Survey of programs aimed at assisting the state; photo.
27	UNI's LaDene Bowen joins board of new economic council Public Relations News Release 2000:455, p.1	06/06/2001	LaDene Bowen has been elected to the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) board of directors.
28	Where have all the workers gone? Public Relations News Release 1999:180, p.1	01/10/2000	Director of the IDM, Randy Pilkington, will discuss the labor force in Iowa.
29	UNI expertise will boost "livability" quotient Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.5	01/01/2000	Several UNI units contribute to improving the quality of life in Iowa.
30	Iowa: a place to grow Public Relations News Release 1999:148, p.1	11/29/1999	The Institute for Decision making at UNI has been helping communities determine how they can create jobs and build wealth.
31	UNI fares well in 1999 Iowa General Assembly Campus News Network 9:19, p.1	05/24/1999	UNI given $830,000 increase in funding, including funds to open Performing Arts Center, establish Master of Social Work program, and for undergraduate education.
32	UNI program training future economic development professionals Public Relations News Release 1998:347, p.1	04/26/1999	First students are graduating with degree in economics with emphasis in economic development. Program sponsored by Institute for Decision Making and Department of Economics.
33	Governor Vilsack looks to the Institute for Decision Making for help Campus News Network 9:16, p.1	04/05/1999	Randy Pilkington appointed to 21st Century Workforce Council; IDM will assist the state's strategic planning group in developing a vision for the State of Iowa.
34	Institute for Decision Making improving life in Iowa Public Relations News Release 1998:230, p.1	01/28/1999	The Institute for Decision Making at UNI has helped Iowa communities create and implement plans.
35	Legislative priorities set for Iowa General Assembly 1999 Campus News Network 9:10, p.1	01/11/1999	UNI priorities in the new legislative session will be improving teacher education, establishing social work master's degree, and enhancing technology available to students; funds for ABIL, Institute for Decision Making, and IWRC will be requested.
36	Economic development is more effective through clustering Public Relations News Release 1997:393, p.1	07/09/1998	The Institute for Decision Making promotes economic development through business clustering.
37	Helpline communities decide Northern Iowa Today 82:1, p.8	07/01/1998	Institute for Decision Making celebrates tenth anniversary; photo.
38	Institute for Decision Making celebrates 10 years of helping Iowa communities Campus News Network 8:20, p.1	06/15/1998	Outline of institute's history and services.
39	Institute for Decision Making celebrates 10 years of helping Iowa towns Public Relations News Release 1997:375, p.1	06/11/1998	The Institute for Decision Making at UNI celebrates its tenth anniversary.
40	Regents approve project description; budget and design agreement for Lang Hall Campus News Network 7:22, p.1	07/28/1997	Regents approved Lang Hall renovation budget and FY budget.
41	Lang Hall funding among appropriations approved for UNI Campus News Network 7:19, p.1	05/27/1997	Lang Hall renovation and other campus projects received funding from Iowa General Assembly.
42	Board of Regents approves appropriations requests for UNI Northern Iowan 93:9, p.2	10/01/1996	Iowa State Board of Regents approved UNI's appropriations requests for 1998 and 1999 fiscal years.
43	University of Northern Iowa technology transfer and economic development programs benefit thousands of Iowa companies Public Relations News Release 1995:135, p.1	11/15/1995	Iowa companies benefit from UNI outreach programs.
44	Housing and Urban Development official to visit University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1995:14, p.1	08/29/1995	George Latimer will stop at UNI and participate in a press conference.
45	UNI students partake in new grad program Northern Iowan 91:62, p.1	06/23/1995	Institute for Decision Making initiates new program.
46	University of Northern Iowa program offers graduate student assistance to communities Public Relations News Release 1994:523, p.1	06/09/1995	Institute for Decision Making at UNI is providing a work-study program that will benefit several local community organizations.
47	Moderation in business recruitment Public Relations News Release 1994:477, p.1	05/22/1995	Communities are examining incentives given to new business according to Randy Pilkington.
48	Awards/honors/service: Institute for Decision Making Campus News Network 5:12, p.Insert 2	02/27/1995	Institute for Decision Making received Community Development Award.
49	University of Northern Iowa staff previewing "Groupware" system with school districts, students and faculty Public Relations News Release 1994:295, p.1	02/24/1995	"Groupware" technology system will help level the playing field during brainstorming sessions.
50	Putting students to work in communities Public Relations News Release 1994:170, p.1	12/05/1994	Institute for Decision Making has received a grant to place minority students into positions in the community.
51	University of Northern Iowa's Industrial Site location program to add 20 communities. Public Relations News Release 1994:70, p.1	09/21/1994	Funding has been secured to add 20 more communities to the ISLIP program at UNI.
52	Institute for Decision Making gets national recognition Northern Iowan 91:7, p.3	09/16/1994	Staff wins several awards.
53	Institute for Decision Making staff members Campus News Network 4:23, p.3	08/22/1994	Institute for Decision Making staff members received numerous awards.
54	Institute for Decision Making at University of Northern Iowa receives national recognition Public Relations News Release 1993:664, p.1	07/25/1994	"Best of Class" awards are presented to members of the Institute for Decision Making at UNI.
55	This time, the Midwest fuels economic growth Northern Iowa Today 78:1, p.6	07/01/1994	Various centers offer help in expanding economy; photo.
56	UNI selects economic development director Northern Iowan 90:33, p.3	02/01/1994	Dennis Harbaugh is the new director of the Industrial Site Location Program.
57	University of Northern Iowa director of economic development selected Public Relations News Release 1993:325, p.1	01/27/1994	Dennis Harbaugh named the new director of the Industrial Site location Program
58	University of Northern Iowa offers economic development assistance via fiber optics network Public Relations News Release 1993:269, p.1	12/15/1993	Fiber optics network aids economic development.
59	University of Northern Iowa survey examines Iowa communities' infrastructure Public Relations News Release 1993:172, p.1	11/05/1993	Examination of community infrastructure is the goal of a survey completed by Institute for Decision Making and Janet Rives.
60	Conrad does graduate projects at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:633, p.1	05/10/1993	Drew Conrad has been working on projects for the Institute for Decision Making at UNI.
61	Keairns works on Sioux City development project at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:390, p.1	03/01/1993	Jane Keairns works for the Institute for Decision Making at UNI. Recently she has been working with a Sioux City development project in conjunction with her work.
62	Senator Boswell hears update on progress of communities from his district working with IDM at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1992:76, p.1	09/18/1992	Iowa Senator Leonard Boswell visited UNI.
63	Media Advisory Public Relations News Release 1991:691, p.1	06/18/1992	Tom Harkin will spend time at UNI reviewing two programs in the External Services Division.
64	"Spirit of Greene" open house May 2 celebrates "Rebirth" of city with help of University of Northern Iowa's Institute for Decision Making Public Relations News Release 1991:601, p.1	04/24/1992	Institute for Decision Making aided Greene Iowa in its economic development. Over 11,000 people from around the world have visited in the last 5 years.
65	Industrial site location program installs laserdisc system at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:406, p.1	02/19/1992	An advanced computer laserdisc system will aid ISLP in their interactive multi-media program to market twenty-eight Iowa communities.
66	Northern Iowa's Institute for Decision Making recognized by Storm Lake Area Development Corporation at annual dinner Public Relations News Release 1991:363, p.1	02/03/1992	Storm Lake Development Corporation expresses appreciation for the help of the Institute for Decision Making at UNI. Terry Branstad was the guest speaker.
67	Corporations are making the move to small town USA Public Relations News Release 1990:665, p.1	07/22/1991	More businesses are looking to Iowa to open or relocate due to the low cost of living, tax incentives, and educated work force.
68	Starting blocs; Europe '92 means opportunity for Iowa exports Northern Iowa Today 75:1, p.6	07/01/1991	Tips for success in expanding international market.
69	Wapello County announces model waste reduction plan. Public Relations News Release 1990:636, p.1	06/25/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center and Institute for Decision Making at UNI aid Wapello County's model for waste reduction plan.
70	Wapello County announces model wasted reduction plan, with assistance of Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:634, p.1	06/25/1991	Iowa Waste Reduction Center at UNI aided Wapello County in the design of a waste reduction plan that may serve as a model for other counties.
71	Northern Iowa development official recommends heading for the borders! Public Relations News Release 1990:240, p.1	12/10/1990	Paul Winter urges companies to look for sales growth possibilities in Mexico and Canada.
72	UNI makes 'foundation' for IDM Northern Iowan 87:18, p.5	11/02/1990	Institute for Decision Making helps communities, businesses, and industry work together.
73	Helping Iowa's communities plan for future growth is business of Institute for Decision Making at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:141, p.1	10/23/1990	Institute for Decision Making examines questions on growth.
74	UNI develops affordable software; with Iowa communities in mind Northern Iowan 87:9, p.4	10/02/1990	Citybase software was developed by the Institute for Decision Making for Iowa communities to use to attract business to their areas.
75	University of Northern Iowa develops affordable community economic development software Public Relations News Release 1990:69, p.1	09/21/1990	UNI develops software to aid Iowa communities.
76	IDM creates new jobs and brings new businesses to the state Public Relations News Release 1989:477, p.1	03/20/1990	Professor Paul Winter directs the Institute for Decision Making, which is responsible for the creation of one-thousand jobs in communities throughout Iowa.
77	Fifteen Iowa leaders facilitate rural economic development as members of advisory council for Northern Iowa's institute for decision making. Public Relations News Release 1989:285, p.1	12/04/1989	Institute for Decision Making has the mission of supporting and diversifying Iowa's economy, helping Iowa communities, private businesses and not for profit organizations as they design and implement economic.
78	Governor's Conference on International Trade to be held May 17th on Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1987:377, p.1	04/19/1988	The Education Center hosts Governor Branstad's Conference on International Trade, where he recognizes companies achieving in export sales. Other activities include a luncheon in the Commons Ballroom and a roundtable discussion with Iowan CEOs.
79	Dedicated group revitalizes a community Northern Iowa Today 16:2, p.1	03/01/1988	Description of ways in which UNI staff helped DeWitt, Iowa, with local development; photo.
80	Another success story for community working with University of Northern Iowa Institute for Decision Making Public Relations News Release 1987:286, p.1	02/29/1988	Paul Winter, director of the Institute for Decision Making, discusses the institute's collaboration with the economic development committee of DeWitt in executing plans for growth in Iowa's economy.
81	UNI's new venture forum aiding Iowa communities Public Relations News Release 1987:442, p.1	07/29/1987	The School of Business' New Venture Forum program assists community businesses in creating Iowa jobs. The program was created by Paul Winter, with the help of the Black Hawk Economic Development Committee, and the Institute for Decision Making Science.
82	Regents approve UNI final budget, appointments, bonding resolution Public Relations News Release 1987:422, p.1	07/08/1987	Regents approve funding for the Institute of Decision Making Sciences, Small Business Assistance Center, and Management Development Center. The replacement of Thomas Paulson with Duane Anders as director of the Physical Plant. Marilyn Monteiro resigns.
83	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:383, p.1	05/28/1987	Students consume seventy-five thousand gallons of milk annually. Robert Ross analyzes Robert Dole's chances of winning the Iowa Caucus. Paul Winter outlines the benefits of the Institute for Decision Making Science. Larry Routh predicts employment rates.
84	UNI taking a leadership role in 'knowing the territory' with decision making science Public Relations News Release 1987:380, p.1	05/22/1987	The Institute for Decision Making Science is launched, with the goal of improving problem solving in economic development. The institute was funded by a bonding resolution signed by Governor Branstad.
85	Regents Endorse Concept for UNI Institute for Decision Science Public Relations News Release 1985:83, p.1	10/16/1985	UNI wants to have a decision science class for its students; they wrote a proposal for encouraging economic development and creating on-campus research centers.