One of the primary focuses of the Strom Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the creation of a regional workforce development system in partnership with Stark Development Corporation and in collaboration with other businesses and organizations within Southwest North Dakota. Utilizing the expertise of a Marketing Specialist and a Web Manager, a Web site will be created to promote the region to new workforce applicants as well as businesses. A Human Resources and Leadership Development Specialist will assist and consult with local businesses on areas such as competitiveness, workforce attraction and retention, human resource trends and best practice. Projects are currently underway with several local businesses. Piloting entrepreneurial leadership development with Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing has resulted in the development of a certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership. The certificate is earned through the successful completion of 16 credit hours at Dickinson State University and includes topics such as management and leadership, creativity and innovation, marketing and business in a global economy, budgets and finance. |
