Spring 2009 Economic Turnaround Initiative
“When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.” Persian Proverb
An economic downturn certainly does make it easy to see the stars. In order to help Treasure Valley organizations shine brightly, we’re offering our star faculty, business consultants, and students to directly help local organizations during the Spring 2009 semester. Our goal is to help 200 local organizations via class projects, internships, faculty expertise, and business consulting by May 15. Below, we list just a few of the ways we can help.
| Business Strategy Development | Business Plans |
| Economic Forecasting | Marketing Plans |
| Lean Manufacturing | Employee Manuals |
| Information System Development | Compensation Plans |
| Volunteer Handbooks | Asset Valuations |
| Executive Education | Employee Training Programs |
| Corporate News Letter |
Examples of business help options
Boise State University’s Press Release on the Initiative
Idaho Statesman Story on the Economic Turnaround Initiative
Fox News story on the Economic Turnaround Initiative
Boise State Arbiter article on the Initiative
For more information on how to participate in this initiative, contact us at 426-4950 or email trishastevenslamb@boisestate.edu.
I am curious on the cost to my business on such an activity. Please advise.
Best Regards,
Steve Jeffers
Project Engineer
MotivePower
By: Steve Jeffers on January 16, 2009
at 12:10 pm
Thanks for your inquiry Steve!
The costs for COBE’s wide range of resources vary.
Class projects, live case studies, and student team projects are free: such as the recently highlighted Executive MBA Team Project that has added over $129,000 in just over 4 months to the Idaho Youth Ranch Gross Revenue – see http://bsucobe.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/real-world-results/ Semester long class projects need to be arranged by the end of January.
Companies sponsoring Undergraduate Student Interns usually provide around $10/hr for 150 hr/semester to help support the student. Graduate student interns usually earn $15/hr for 150 hr/semester.
The price for Faculty Consulting varies based on the project.
Our business help centers also offer a variety of services, much of which is available at no cost. The prices for services offered through these centers can be accessed on their websites (see right navigation bar).
These are just a few examples of how COBE can help your business. Your best bet is to call us and we can help make the best match for your organization.
Thanks!
208-426-4950
By: bsucobe on January 16, 2009
at 2:56 pm