University-Community Partnerships to Promote Systems Change: Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

Hiram E. Fitzgerald, Ph.D.

Associate Provost, University Outreach and Engagement University Distinguished Professor, Department of Psychology Michigan State University [email protected]

University of Iowa October, 2010

An Engaged University…

Co-Creating Collaborative Partners

The Prima Civitas Foundation (PCF): A non-profit foundation created in 2006

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Partnering with four year universities, community colleges, intermediate school districts, local economic development groups, workforce development agencies, and other local and regional partners, PCF seeks to bring about foundational change to the culture of Michigan’s economy, while at the same time stimulate activity for job creation and retention.

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Using its vast network at the local level, PCF leverages significant opportunities through relationships with state and national leaders to bring new and innovative approaches to Michigan’s economic revitalization

Lansing Area Economic Partnerships (LEAP)

Six Initiatives 1. Leadership 2. Value-added enterprise 3. New enterprise 4. MSU integration 5. Global community 6. Emerging talent MSU-LEAP Community Builders

Initiated by Leap, Inc. and the Prima Civitas Foundation, the MSU Community Builders program recognizes businesses and organizations that are working with Michigan State University to advance economic development and quality of life in the Mid Michigan region.

Since the launch of the program in September 2008, 74 companies, agencies, and organizations have been recognized as MSU Community Builders. These organizations were selected in recognition of their sustained and active engagement with MSU. These engagements have resulted in broad and enduring positive community impacts.

Lansing Area Economic Partnership. (2009, November).

Greater Lansing Next: A plan for regional prosperity

(p. 9). East Lansing: Michigan State University, Land Policy Institute. Retrieved from http://greaterlansingnext.com/pdf/09-LEAP_Brochure_web.pdf

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LEAP:Action Strategies for Greater Lansing NEXT

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Expand business assistance, acceleration, and attraction efforts Expand talent attraction and retention efforts Support placemaking improvements Enhance cultural and creative assets Improve first impressions Expand entrepreneurship and innovation services Strengthen and expand our regional mission

Lansing Area Economic Partnership. (2009, November).

Greater Lansing Next: A plan for regional prosperity

(p. 9). East Lansing: Michigan State University, Land Policy Institute. Retrieved from http://greaterlansingnext.com/pdf/09-LEAP_Brochure_web.pdf

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Greater Lansing Next Plan

• Greater Lansing Next Plan is an example of a Regional Strategic Growth Plan (2009).

• • MSU Land Policy Institute helped prepare this plan.

There are less than ten strategies that are the focus of the Plan.

• Future investments should be concentrated on those strategies.

• Key is for the local governments, business and non profit organization stakeholders to commit to putting

the economic interests of the region first

then implement the Plan.

, and then to work collaboratively and cooperatively to plan and • A copy of the Leap Plan can be downloaded from

www.greaterlansingnext.com

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NEXT and the Michigan Prosperity Initiative

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Purpose:

Prepare Michigan to better compete in the global New Economy. Initiated by MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm.

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Three Phases:

New Economy Training Programs (101, 201 and 301): – 99 training programs across Michigan in 63 days (LPI & Extension) 2.

Assist State Planning & Development Regions prepare Strategic Growth Plans – Work with 14 regions to draft regional economic strategies over summer

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Assist State of Michigan prepare State Strategies for Economic Growth Work with two state agencies to prepare draft state strategies informed by regional strategies (and other sources) and expose to review and comment by 400 representatives of statewide organizations at Oct. 7 Summit. Will refine strategies over the next month and encourage th stakeholders to use to help get Michigan back on the path to prosperity .

East Lansing: Michigan State University, Land Policy Institute.

Michigan Prosperity Initiative

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MICHIGAN PROSPERITY INITIATIVE (Feb. – Nov. 2010) Purpose:

Prepare Michigan to better compete in the global New Economy. Initiated by MSU President Lou Anna K. Simon and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm.

Three Phases:

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New Economy Training Programs (101, 201 and 301): – 99 training programs across Michigan in 63 days (LPI & Extension) 2.

Assist State Planning & Development Regions prepare Strategic Growth Plans – Work with 14 regions to draft regional economic strategies over summer

Assist State of Michigan prepare State Strategies for Economic Growth Work with two state agencies to prepare draft state strategies informed by regional strategies (and other sources) and expose to review and comment by 400 representatives of statewide organizations at Oct. 7 th Summit.

Regional Economic Development

• Regions are the fundamental geography for economic development in the global New Economy.

• Economic development planning at the regional level in Michigan is done through the 14 State Planning & Development Regions, that also do transportation and other regional planning. www.miregions.org

• These are the political regions recognized by the state and federal government and are created locally.

Graphic inspired and derived from the original SEMCOG graphic in 2010 CEDS Plan entitled:

Increasing Prosperity in Southeast Michigan.

Adapted with permission of SEMCOG.

Campus-Community partnerships: Innovation, Incubation, and Economic Development

East Lansing Smart Zone East Lansing Technology Innovation Center MSU Business Connect: helping private sector business to connect with MSU Private Sector Business MSU Technologies: marketing inventions to private sector msuENet: Entrepreneurial Network MSU Hatch: innovation center for college students

MSU Business-Connect

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MSU Business-CONNECT was established to help companies leverage MSU’s wealth of resources more efficiently. The Business CONNECT team works with companies to align business goals with MSU’s intellectual capacity and ability to deliver, drawing on MSU’s extensive base of human knowledge and source materials, high-end scientific equipment and facilities, and invaluable international connections and educational services.

MSU Business Connect: http://businessconnect.msu.edu

MSU Technologies

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Transfer MSU intellectual property to the marketplace Provide MSU researchers with feedback from the marketplace Focus on:

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Biotechnology Defense Energy Environment Informatics Nanotechnology

MSU Technologies: http://technologies.msu.edu

The Hatch: A business incubator in East Lansing’s Technology Innovation Center

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The Hatch will allow students to launch new ventures for their entrepreneurial capstone projects under the mentorship of ENet.

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The Hatch is a collaborative effort between the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, MSU and the city of East Lansing to provide incubation space to student entrepreneurs that is tightly connected to university and community services.

The Hatch: http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/hatch

MSU Bioeconomy Network

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The mission of the MSU BioEconomy Network is to identify, encourage and support research programs that will position Michigan State University as a world leader in the development of the bioeconomy.

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Created in 2010, the network is designed to marshal MSU research and resources to help foster connections with public and private sector initiatives designed to expand Michigan's bioeconomic sector .

Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies

University Corporate Research Park

The mission of the University Corporate Research Park is to mutually benefit Michigan State University and tenants of the Research Park through the advancement of research, technology, development of new knowledge, and commercialization of intellectual property.

Innovation Technology Center Analysts International Corporation Netarx LCC Diverse Computer Marketers, Inc.

Transaction Network Services MI Virtual University MDOT Lansing Transportation Services Center MSU Foundation Technology Development Center L&S Associates Lyondell Basell Industries MSU Composite Vehicle Research Liuman Technologies LLC Biotechnology Development Center EcoSynthesis, Inc Claytex,l Inc MBI International

Some MSU spin off companies: (2008: 48 patents, 4.8 million in revenue)

AcquaBio Chip, LCC: pathogen identification instrumentation Biophotonoic Solutions: optimizing ultra fast lasers BoroPharm Inc: boronic acid compounds Draths Corp: chemicals for products from renewable materials Gema Diagnostics: applications for assisted reproduction technology InPore Technologies: silica particles for wind turbine and auto industries MiteZapper LCC: eradication of mites from honey bee colonies Monarch Atenna Inc: antenna technology for wireless industry NamesforLife, LLC: databases to link related names or terms Natural Therapeutics: natural fungal nail relief products Neogen Corp: food and animal safety products Niowave Inc.: superconducting particle accelerators Red Cedar Technologies: optimizing software and consulting for engineering products TCH Pharmaceuticals: pharmaceutical drug development Verde Turba Technologies Inc: develops turbo machinery XG Sciences: manufactures graphite nanoplatelets as additives to plastics

A Founding Member of the Capital Area IT Council

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Helping lead the effort to transform the Capital Area to a knowledge based economy are 300+ local IT companies providing more than 4,500 jobs —as well as “end users” of technology like banks, insurance companies, hospitals and schools that also employ large numbers of IT professionals.

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The purpose of the IT Council is to foster a vibrant and thriving IT community in the Greater Lansing Region through: Education/Training Job Development Networking/ Events Leadership

IBM-MSU Partnership: On-Campus IBM Global Delivery Center

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innovative application development and support services to modernize older and less efficient IT systems for state and local government agencies and universities.

accommodating work from telecommunications, health care and other U.S.-based clients in the center and modernizing IT applications through process excellence, tooling automation, and asset re-use. students studying computer science, supply chain, and engineering will be candidates for employment by programs in the IBM global delivery center .

Community-Based Health Care, Medical Education and Research: Expanding Local Capacity Statewide

College of Human Medicine (M.D.) Grand Rapids Secchia Center and hospital partners in Kalamazoo Lansing Midland/Saginaw Traverse City Marquette Detroit Medical Center Macolm CC University Center and a 30 hospital Statewide Campus System

Medical Centers in Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Statewide

New and Ongoing Strategic Initiatives

Establishing Place-based Hubs

MSU Detroit Research Partnerships Office at YouthVille-Detroit MSU Detroit Center Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED) in Lansing

Providing a Unifying Framework: Birth to Work

RISK Transitional Periods Across the Life Span: Relationship Impacts and Program Exemplars

Transitional Influences

Partner Selection Workplace Advanced education Society

Transitional Influences

Peers School Community

Transitional Influences

Parents Family (Kin) Neighborhood

Prenatal Early Childhood Transition Period (0-5) Success in Early Childhood Success in Adulthood Early Adolescence Transition Period (10-14) Success in Elementary School Late Adolescence Transition Period (18-25) Talent development Internship programs Work force innovation IT opportunities Creative enterprises Success in High School Quality afterschool programs Mentoring programs Safe environments Parent monitoring Entrepreneurial programs IT educational programs Internship opportunities Maternal support services Quality child care/development Father involvement Healthy nutrition Positive environments Quality prenatal care

RESILIENCE

Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC)

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A nonprofit, collaborative partnership of community, business, education, and government

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ITEC’s mission is to increase technology skills of Lansing area children and adults so as to better prepare them to participate in a fast-paced, global IT-based economy

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http://www.iteclansing.org

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ITEC is the result of a convergence of a group of MSU faculty and academic staff with the City of Lansing , the Prima Civitas Foundatio n, Lansing School District, Lansing Community College and Capital Area Michigan Works !, along with private sector firms and key funding from the Dart Foundation and TechSmit h. The stakeholders looked to after-school programs in places like Harlem, Pittsburg and Detroit as they modeled their program.” Capital Gains, September 28, 2010

ITEC Geocaching Camp ITEC Lego Robotics Camp ITEC Digital Media Camp

Aligning MSU Mission to State-Defined Needs

MSU Extension Program Institutes

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Tom Coon, Director Michelle Rodgers, Associate Director Steve Lovejoy, Associate Director

Michigan State University Extension

Preparing Michigan’s Children and Youth for the Future. Director: Julie Chapin Enhancing Michigan’s First Green Industry: Agriculture and Agribusiness. Director: Wendy Powers Improving Health and Nutrition. Director: Dawn Contreras Greening Michigan: Leveraging Natural and Human Assets for Prosperity. Director: Rick Foster

Focus areas for Agriculture & Agribusiness

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Environmental Quality Bioproducts and Bioenergy Food and Animal Systems Business Management Ornamentals, Landscape and Turf Systems

Greening Michigan: leveraging natural and human assets for prosperity

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Equipping communities and their residents to make decisions that will help them to leverage their natural and human assets for economic development

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Biomass based fuels (ethanol, methane)

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Biomass based materials (plastics, composites) Alternative energy (wind, geothermal, bio) Energy efficiency Water efficiency Urban agriculture, gardening Tourism Carbon trading

Product Center: MSU AES and Extension

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The Product Center helps to develop and commercialize high value, consumer-responsive products and businesses in the agriculture and natural resource sectors. The Center is a key to the front door of MSU's vast and varied technical expertise, research, outreach, and educational services

Product Center: http://www.aec.msu.edu/product

Citizen Planner: Training and Educational Tools

• Job basics for community planning, zoning, and economic prosperity • Ethics and conflicts of interest • Land use laws and court decisions • Plan implementation and development controls • Best practices and smart growth • Effective meetings, deliberation, and conflict resolution • Relevant tools and techniques to do the job well • Smart Growth Readiness Tool (online assessments)

Building Inter-University Collaborations

University Research Corridor (URC)

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Michigan State University University of Michigan Wayne State University Purpose: to accelerate economic development in Michigan by educating students, attracting talented workers to Michigan, supporting innovation, and encouraging transfer of technology to the private sector Benchmarking Comparisons Northern California Southern California North Carolina Pennsylvania Massachusetts Illinois

Empowering Michigan. Third annual economic impact report of Michigan’s URC. Anderson Economic Group, LCC 2009

Michigan’s URC (2006-2008): rank against benchmarking comparisons

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Start-up companies: From 5 th to 4 th Patent grants issued: From 5 th to 3 rd Technology licenses issues: From 6 th to 4th Operational Expenditures: From 6.5 billion to 7.3 billion Net Economic Impact: From 12.9 billion to 14.5 billion Total R & D Expenditures: From 1.369 billion to 1.405 billion

Empowering Michigan. Third annual economic impact report of Michigan’s URC. Anderson Economic Group, LCC 2009

Redefining Economic Strategies for the New Economy

• Michigan Economic Development Corporation • Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Development • MSU Land Policy Institute

MSU Land Policy Institute: www.landpolicy.msu.edu

Creating Entrepreneurial Communities

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Resources

– Coaches and mentors – Professional services – Information – Education – Workforce – Capital – Space

Culture

– Risk tolerance – Diversity valued – Messages/media – Welcoming to all – Youth engagement – Awards and recognitions

Social Networks

Community based social groups E support professionals Business groups “No wrong doors” “Third places” Social media E clubs

Policy

Zoning Reporting Incentives Regulation Public policy Public institution support MSU Land Policy Institute: www.landpolicy.msu.edu

Economic Development through Arts and Culture

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

• A leading resource for renowned arts entertainment and education programs • Enriching the lives of Michigan residents and strengthening the value of the arts in everyday life • Four theatres – Cobb Great Hall (2400), Pasant Theatre (750), MSU Concert Auditorium (3400), Fairchild Theatre (400) MSUFCU Institute for

Mid-Michigan Allen Neighborhood Center - AWARE Shelter - Black Child & Family Institute - Boys and Girls Club of Lansing – Charlotte High School - Charlotte Performing Arts Center - Cristo Rey Community Center - Eagle Visions Ministries, Inc Eastern High School - Edgewood Village Scholars Ele’s Place - Esther Court Ministry - Faith United Methodist Church Happendance - Hartland High School - Holt High School Holy Cross Children’s Services - Ingham County Health Department - Ingham Intermediate School District - Jackson Public Schools/Parkside - Lansing City Pulse - Lansing Community College - Larry M. Trice, Sr. Outreach Center - Leslie Middle School Aspire Scholars - MMCC Students of Promise - MSU College of Music - MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine - MSU Cultural Engagement Council – MSU Department of Psychology - MSU Department of Theatre - MSU Family Resource Center - MSU Residential College in the Arts & Humanities - Northridge Academy - Okemos School District - Onaway Area Community Schools - Pleasant View Elementary - Refugee Development Center - South Side Community Coalition - St. Vincent Catholic Charities Stockbridge High School - Stormfield Theatre - The Child Benefit Fund - Williamston High School - Williamston Theatre West Michigan Allegan High School - Aquinas College - Belding High School - Broadway Grand Rapids - Calvin College - East Grand Rapids High School - Fennville High School - Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School - Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Grandville High School - Ottawa Hills High School Northwest Michigan Bellaire High School - Benzie High School - Central High School - City Opera House - East Middle School - Elk Rapids High School - Interlochen Arts Academy - Northern Michigan Community College - Old Town Playhouse - St. Francis School - Traverse City College Prep Academy - West High School

MSU Museum

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Michigan State University Museum

is committed to understanding, interpreting, and respecting natural and cultural diversity —through education, exhibitions, research, and the building and stewardship of collections that focus on Michigan and its relationship to the Great Lakes, and the world beyond.

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The MSU Museum is Michigan’s natural history and culture museum, and first affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

Recent Smithsonian collaborations with MSU researchers and scholars have included publication of the world's most comprehensive study of the species and range of birds in South Asia, and a Smithsonian Folklife Festival centerpiece program on Native American basketry traditions.

MSU Museum Strategic Emphases

Research connect PORTAL Museum as Forum Learning Laboratory Museum International Operation Ignatius student connection MCIR

Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

“Critical thinking and analytic skills need to be accompanied by the abilities to detect patterns, to combine seemingly unrelated ideas to find new ways to solve problems, to develop compelling narratives to express ideas, and to understand the nuances of human desires and fears. These abilities are fostered by the arts and by art museums, powerful cultural institutions that show how artistic expression has mirrored and shaped contemporary experience.” Karin A. Wurst, Dean, College of Arts and Letters.

Art Works: Creative Invention/Reinvention

Partners Michigan Office of Cultural Economic Development City of East Lansing Arts Council of Greater Lansing Michigan State Housing Development Authority Lansing Economic Development Corporation Michigan State University Goals: Lead and Coordinate Cultural Economic Development Encourage, Support, and Invest in Creative Enterprises Attract and Assist Workers and Businesses Enhance the Value of Place Creative Economy: “consists of a cultural core that includes occupations and industries, both for profit and not for profit that focus on the production and distribution of cultural goods and services, as well as intellectual property —but specifically intellectual property that has a cultural component.”

Art Works: Creative Invention/Reinvention, 2009, p. 2, 4

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Web: outreach.msu.edu

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