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Thomas V. Healy Center for Business and Economic Research

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Start or Grow Your Organization with ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Students Guided by Faculty at Minimal to No Cost.

Running a business in southern Colorado takes passion — and support. The Healy Center at ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø connects local businesses and organizations with student teams and expert faculty to bring fresh insights, energy, and real-world business skills to your biggest challenges.

Together, we help your organization grow and thrive while giving students hands-on experience that strengthens their future and our regional economy. This opportunity is offered twice per academic year.

Connecting Students, Faculty, and Local Organizations

The Healy Center at ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø connects students, faculty, and area organizations through applied research and project-based learning. Our work supports sustainable economic development across southeastern Colorado while giving students valuable hands-on experience that directly benefits local businesses and organizations.

Space is limited. Assignment of student and faculty members to specific projects is based on skill alignment and availability.

Student/Faculty Led Project Planning Support

Students in advanced management and business courses receive training to create tailored project plans that align with your organizational goals.

These plans can help your organization:

  • Define your short- and long-term organizational objectives
  • Develop strategies to help drive your organization forward
  • Identify opportunities and address challenges
  • Improve resource allocation

Areas Where We Can Help

Business Strategy

Marketing & Branding

Financial Planning

Operations

Workforce Development

Community Outreach

 

Don’t see yours on here? Still reach out.

How It Works

1. Reach Out Early

Interested businesses and organizations must contact the Healy Center at least three weeks before the start of the academic term.

2. Scoping Session

Meet with our ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø team to define your goals and project needs.

3. Student Project Work

Students work through the semester, meeting with your team three times for 50-minute sessions to exchange information and ensure continued progress.

4. Final Presentation

Students present their completed project plans. Meetings are non-binding — organizations are free to implement the plan at their discretion.

Real Value for Your Organization

When you partner with the Healy Center at ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø, you get:

A tailored project plan that aligns with your organizational goals.

Strategic insights from business students and faculty mentors.

Fresh ideas and practical solutions to move your organization forward.

Free or low cost support — our projects are part of ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø’s applied learning initiative.

Ready to Get Started?

Complete our Organization Engagement Interest Form below. A Healy Center representative will follow up within 14 business days to discuss your goals and next steps.

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The PACK Center and HSB Advising are available to assist you. Stop by or call for support. PACK: 719-549-2584, HSB: 719-549-2142, & Online: 719-549-2200.
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