Healy Center for Business

Work with community leaders and organizations to identify education and research projects that are directly related to promoting the long-term economic well being of southeastern Colorado.

Collect, maintain and disseminate data on the local and regional economy through the Center.   The Director will use this information to prepare reports on topics of interest for the region.  For example, the Center would provide updates on local employment, a service that is no longer provided by the state of Colorado or the U.S. Department of Labor.  These reports are used by groups such as PEDCO to inform prospective businesses of the potential labor pool—an important factor in relocation and expansion decisions.  The Center may also be able to assist the region in conducting “target industry studies” that will help communities target appropriate businesses that can expand the economic base and promote a higher standard of living for the residents of southeastern Colorado.

Provide educational programs on such topics as small business development and entrepreneurship, supervisory management, marketing, personal finance, insurance, tax law, and the role of ethics in decision-making.  Participants for these programs will be drawn from the public-at-large and programs may also be designed to meet the specific needs of businesses and organizations.  For example, some organizations may need a certificate program for managers on total quality management processes.

The Center will be guided by an Advisory Board that will be built on the foundation of the existing School Advisory Board.