DCI’s Andy Levine Shares Insights on Winning Strategies Report

by on December 19, 2011 in Economic Development, Marketing, Staff

Recently, DCI President Andy Levine sat down with Mike Bako, host of Inside Communications on Speaking Channel TV, to discuss the outcomes of the sixth installment of the “A View From Corporate America: Winning Strategies in Economic Development Marketing” report.

The report surveys corporate executives with site selection responsibilities to determine which marketing techniques help shape their perceptions of a community’s business climate.

Check out the video below to hear directly from Andy or click on this link to download a full copy of the report.

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Robyn Domber Joins DCI as Director of Research

by on May 24, 2011 in Staff

We’re thrilled to announce the addition of Robyn Domber to the DCI Team.  She will serve as DCI’s Director of Research.

For the last 11 years, Robyn has worked with Wadley-Donovan GrowthTech where she focused on economic and workforce development consulting projects nationwide. Robyn brings a strong foundation in site selection consultancy as well as a concrete familiarity with public and private data sources across a range of industries. She is well-versed in original research techniques including interviews and surveys of senior-level executives, government and other public sector representatives.

In addition to her previously held position, Robyn’s economic development experience includes a research position with the University of Wisconsin-Madison and as an economic development specialist with Madison Gas and Electric Company. A graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Robyn earned her B.A. in Economics, as well as her M.S. in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has co-authored several articles focused on site selection and economic and workforce development in Economic Development Now, Solutions and Business Development Outlook.

It’s great to have Robyn on board!!!

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