Solutions for local economic, transportation, and workforce concerns were on display recently.
The Economic Development Summit, at the Holiday Inn Express on East Wooster Street, highlighted the efforts of Bowling Green State University students through projects aiming to help the greater Bowling Green community.
The projects were the result of a Seminar in Local Economic Development the students enrolled in as part of their coursework in the Masters in Public Administration program at BGSU. Four opportunities were available:
• A coordinated public transportation and human services plan, with WSOS.
• A Bowling Green workforce needs assessment, with the Bowling Green Community Development Foundation.
• A Buy Local campaign, also with the BGCDF.
• A Wood County Regional Airport alternative revenue study, with the Wood County Regional Airport.
The course, taught by Dr. Russell Mills, was a service-learning seminar allowing students to work with a community partner. The course served two additional purposes - the students get real-world experience, while the agencies they work with receive free services.
The Economic Development Summit, at the Holiday Inn Express on East Wooster Street, highlighted the efforts of Bowling Green State University students through projects aiming to help the greater Bowling Green community.
The projects were the result of a Seminar in Local Economic Development the students enrolled in as part of their coursework in the Masters in Public Administration program at BGSU. Four opportunities were available:
• A coordinated public transportation and human services plan, with WSOS.
• A Bowling Green workforce needs assessment, with the Bowling Green Community Development Foundation.
• A Buy Local campaign, also with the BGCDF.
• A Wood County Regional Airport alternative revenue study, with the Wood County Regional Airport.
The course, taught by Dr. Russell Mills, was a service-learning seminar allowing students to work with a community partner. The course served two additional purposes - the students get real-world experience, while the agencies they work with receive free services.
