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Aerial view of Spencer, Iowa

UNI’s Business & Community Services gathers, leverages data to assist in Iowa storm response

When disaster strikes, Business & Community Services steps up to support Iowa's recovery. After devastating storms in the spring of 2024, our Institute for Decision-Making and Strategic Marketing Services gathered critical data to inform relief efforts, aiding communities in addressing housing, infrastructure and resource needs.
BCS staff working on a project.

Building Communities, Shaping Futures

Almost 40 years ago, the University of Northern Iowa's Business and Community Services began with a vision to improve Iowa. Today, it has grown into 12 diverse programs offering consulting in economic development, waste reduction, family business, employee ownership, entrepreneurship, market research, and more.
Drew Conrad

U.S. Secretary of Labor appoints UNI’s Drew Conrad to federal advisory committee

Drew Conrad, director of the UNI's Institute for Decision Making, has been appointed to the 14-member Workforce Information Advisory Council.