Pilkington--Randal R. [John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center--Director]

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI unveils 2023-2028 strategic plan Northern Iowan 119:38, p.2	02/20/2023	Erin McRae explains UNI's 2023-2028 strategic plan in-depth which consists of four main goals; photo.
2	Ten finalists selected for John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2014:14, p.1	08/13/2014	Ten businesses have been selected as finalists in the 2014 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition. This year a total of $50,000 will be awarded to the top three submitted business plans.
3	Ames-based r-pipe wins John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2013:72, p.1	09/30/2013	The John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competitiion has announced their three winners: R-pipe, Machine Pharmaceuticals Inc., and ScoutPro Inc. The Iowa Business Plan Competitions encourages entrepreneurship across the state.
4	Seven finalists selected for John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2013:23, p.1	08/21/2013	Seven businesses have been selected as finalists in the 2013 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition. Each business will be interviewing with a panel of judges. The winner of the competition will receive $25,000.
5	Competitors selected for John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2012:304, p.1	05/23/2013	Sixteen businesses will compete in the 2013 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition for the chance to win $25,500. First place will receive $25,000, $15,000 for second and 10,000 for third. Honorable mention of $1,000 will be awarded.
6	UNI entrepreneurial students get big boost from local foundation; UNI student business incubator named in honor of R. J. McElroy Northern Iowa Today 95:1, p.8	01/01/2013	Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center received $300,000 grant from McElroy Trust; student business incubator named for R. J. McElroy.
7	UNI's economic development efforts reach all 99 Iowa counties Public Relations News Release 2012:126, p.1	10/30/2012	University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and University of Iowa presented economic impacts to Board of Regents. Items discussed were outreach to counties, impact of jobs created, and revenue from regents universities.
8	Iowa Powder Atomization Technologies wins John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2012:82, p.1	09/28/2012	Iowa Powder Atomization Technologies (IPAT) received first place in John Pappajohn competition. Data2Bio came in second followed by FxRedux Solutions LLC in third.
9	Top three finalists chosen for the John Pappajohn Iowa business plan competition Public Relations News Release 2012:56, p.1	09/12/2012	Competition narrowed to three finalists. First place winner will receive $25,000, $15,000 will be awarded for second place and $10,000 for third place.
10	UNI Student Business Incubator to be named in honor of R. J. McElroy Public Relations News Release 2012:39, p.1	08/31/2012	UNI will hold a dedication ceremony for the newly created R. J. McElroy Student Business Incubator. The SBI is a learning laboratory designed to inspire and educate students interested in entrepreneurship.
11	Seven finalists selected for 2012 John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2012:26, p.1	08/13/2012	Each business plan competitor will interview with a panel of judges. Three firms will be selected from these interviews for recognition in late September.
12	Competitors selected for John Pappajohn Iiowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2011:317, p.1	05/24/2012	Eighteen companies from a field of forty four applicants have been chosen to compete for $50,000 in prizes. A special awards luncheon will be held September 27, to announce the results.
13	Finalist selected for John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2011:6, p.1	08/11/2011	The John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition has selected seven businesses that will present to a panel of judges for a spot in the top three.
14	Pappajohn launches annual Iowa Business Plan Competition. Public Relations News Release 2010:172, p.1	01/10/2011	The competition is designed to stimulate business development and provide support for outstanding business plans. The John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition is open to new and start-up businesses.
15	Seven finalists selected for Joh Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2010:9, p.1	08/16/2010	The seven businesses continuing in the competition are Cabin Coffee Franchising, Inc.; Energy Control Technologies; Growth Design Energy Mt. Valley LLC; Idx; J & J Solutions; LuCella Biosciences, Inc.; and Pathovacs, Inc.
16	Competitors selected in John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2009:465, p.1	05/21/2010	Of these competitors, seven to 10 will be chosen as finalists and invited to present to a panel of judges. Bsed on the presentations, the judges will select three businesses to present at the Iowa Venture Capital and Entrepreneurs Conference on October 5.
17	Winners announced in John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2009:103, p.1	10/06/2009	Receiving first place in the competition and $25,000 is Body Viz, a company that creates software for 3-D visualization of MRI and CT medical image data to improve surgical planning. Next year's competition will be announced in February. List of winners.
18	Eight finalists selected for John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition Public Relations News Release 2009:1, p.1	08/10/2009	The finalists business plan competitors will interview with a panel of judges. Three finalists will be chosen to present at the Iowa Venture Capital and Entrepreneurs Conference in Des Moines on Oct. 6. Competitors and awards listed.
19	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.
20	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.
21	BCS offers small business assistance Northern Iowan 104:2, p.1	08/28/2007	Business and Community Services Building dedicated at UNI on August 25, 2007; survey of operations in the building; photo.
22	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.
23	UNI hosts first Community Showcase April 24 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/19/2007	The first-ever Community Showcase to highlight UNI programs and resources will be held April 24.
24	UNI staff member re-elected to International Economic Development Council board of directors Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/17/2006	LaDene Bowen has been re-elected to the International Economic Development Council.
25	UNI's Pilkington reappointed to Governor's Council of Economic Advisors Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	12/22/2005	Executive director of Business and Community Services reappointed to the Governor's Council of Economic Advisors.
26	UNI Regional Business Center to host Des Moines news conference, Friday, Sept. 30, Announcement of new rural entrepreneurship program Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/27/2005	News conference held to announce the launch of community-directed, rural business-accelerator initiative, list of speakers and those available for interviews provided.
27	One dream becomes reality . . . And another begins . . . Northern Iowa Today 89:2, p.	07/01/2005	Beams raised for McLeod Center; ground broken for Business and Community Service building; photo.
28	UNI breaks ground on new business building; east campus structure will be completed by fall 2006 Northern Iowan 101:58, p.1	06/24/2005	Newest addition to UNI campus will be Business and Community Services Building (BCS); cost will be about $4.6 million; should be completed by fall of 2006.
29	UNI to break ground on Business and Community Services building Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	06/09/2005	Ground breaking will take place June 18, 2005.
30	UNI's Pilkington reappointed to Governor's Council of Economic Advisors Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/19/2005	Randy Pilkington reappointed for second one-year term.
31	UNI Business and Community Services director to address Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	01/24/2005	Randy Pilkington will discuss UNI's contributions to Iowa's economy.
32	$10,000 gift to support student entrepreneurial endeavors Northern Iowan 101:21, p.1	11/09/2004	Central Iowa Power Cooperative to help local students develop internships with small developing businesses; photo.
33	UNI receives CIPCO gift to partner students with Iowa businesses Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/28/2004	Central Iowa Power Cooperative gives $10,000 each year to provide students with internships in conjunction with Iowa-based small businesses and new ventures.
34	UNI staff earn Regents excellence awards Northern Iowan 100:28, p.3	12/12/2003	Three staff members received the Regents Staff Excellence Award.
35	Three University of Northern Iowa staff members receive Regents Staff Excellence Awards Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/26/2003	Brief description of each recipient's duties.
36	Board of Regents meeting at the University of Iowa Jan. 15-16 Public Relations News Release 2002:271, p.1	01/13/2003	Docket issues for the Board of Regents meeting are listed.
37	'Entrepreneurship and Success' theme for John Pappajohn Entrepreneurship Day Sept. 19 Public Relations News Release 2002:71, p.1	09/11/2002	UNI alumni and staff will speak on entrepreneurship and success as a part of John Pappajohn Entrepreneurship Day.
38	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.
39	Small Business Week Public Relations News Release 2000:439, p.1	06/04/2001	The special needs of small businesses and programs developed for small businesses will be discussed by Randy Pilkington.
40	Erbert's and Gerbert's Campus News Network 111:54, p.Supp. 9	07/03/2000	Awards were given to graduate students and a member of the graduate faculty.
41	University of Northern Iowa Graduate College presents awards Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	05/25/2000	List of graduate students and faculty member who received awards from the Graduate College.
42	Workin' for a living Public Relations News Release 1999:252, p.1	02/14/2000	Randy Pilkington, director of the Institute for Decision Making, will take a look at today's Iowa job market.
43	Pilkington named executive director of UNI Business & Community Services Public Relations News Release 1999:185, p.1	01/11/2000	UNI College of Business Administration has appointed Randy Pilkington as executive director of Business and Community Services.
44	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.
45	What will tomorrow bring? Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.8	01/01/2000	UNI faculty and alumni outline their views on the future.
46	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.
47	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.
48	Profile: Pilkington Campus News Network 9:17, p.3	04/19/1999	Profile of Randy Pilkington, from the Institute for Decision Making; photo.
49	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.
50	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.
51	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.
52	Group focuses on building relationships Northern Iowa Today 82:1, p.16	07/01/1998	Group will coordinate external units.
53	Helpline communities decide Northern Iowa Today 82:1, p.8	07/01/1998	Institute for Decision Making celebrates tenth anniversary; photo.
54	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.
55	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.
56	Developing a better way to calculate the labor force Public Relations News Release 1997:312, p.1	04/16/1998	Randy Pilkington discusses new technique for calculating the labor force in a community or region.
57	Working together to improve relationships Campus News Network 8:15, p.1	03/23/1998	Constituency Relations Management Group works to improve relationship between university and outside groups; list of members; history and aims of group.
58	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.
59	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.
60	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.
61	Sources Public Relations News Release 1993:180, p.1	11/08/1993	Fire insurance and the California fires, war to end all wars, and don't forget are the topics for discussion this week at UNI.
62	Structural damage. Public Relations News Release 1993:166, p.1	11/08/1993	Randl Pilkington and other UNI officials are concerned about the lack of willlingness to change community infrastructures in Iowa, in spite of the cities recognizing the poor condition of their infrastructures.
63	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.
64	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.
65	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.
66	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.
67	"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.
68	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.
69	Leading, Building, Sharing Campus News Network 2:6, p.1	11/11/1991	Randy Pilkington offers advice on generating contributions.
70	Will the concept of penturbia change the face of rural towns? Public Relations News Release 1990:696, p.1	08/12/1991	Rural communities can often sustain growth by joining forces with neighboring towns.
71	Rural areas new hot spots for corporations, according to Director of Institute fro Decision Making at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1990:681, p.1	07/29/1991	Rural areas offer cheaper land, lower taxes, and an educated work force for corporations considering relocation.
72	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.
73	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.
74	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.
75	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.
76	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.