Innovation requires creativity. Commitment and know-how are required to turn that innovative idea into reality. With this in mind, UNI faculty and staff are involved in research projects that can serve to enrich a business ’ success and add scholarly knowledge in management.

IDM - Economic Development Research Program
UNI’s Institute for Decision Making helps community leaders identify and communicate the full economic impact of job creation projects. IDM’s economic impact analysis service calculates and reports anticipated changes in a community's local economy resulting from a specific project.

Strategic Marketing Services
Strategic Marketing Services (SMS) opens the University’s resources to help meet clients' marketing research needs. Led by project managers with a wide range of industry experience, you can expect quality research that helps your company be a more vigorous competitor.

National Ag-Based Lubricants
National Ag-Based Lubricant’s (NABL) provides biobased lubricants testing services, performance standards and certification for biobased lubricant companies.

Journal of Economics
The Journal of Economics is a publication supported by the Missouri Valley Economic Association (MVEA). Printed in Cedar Falls, the journal features juried articles that examine historical and contemporary economics to better understand business practice. Take some time to see the latest issue of The Journal of Economics and find out more about the MVEA.

Faculty Research Output
CBA faculty members not only teach, but they are actively engaged in research that generates new knowledge for the business world. With faculty specialists in many different business fields, the CBA can be a resource to Iowa businesses. Faculty can be engaged by business to bring this knowledge to help solve particular problems. If you have a specific need in mind, don’t hesitate to contact the College of Business Administration and explore what expertise might be helpful to you.