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Dr. Dennis Eisen started a publication after decades of experience as a real estate consultant to various government agencies and national associations, specializing in the development of computerized business models and innovative software programs for real estate decision making. These included the General Services Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior, the local Departments of Housing and Community Development of Montgomery, Prince George's and Fairfax Counties and District of Columbia, as well as the National Association of Realtors, Mortgage Bankers Association of America, and the Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Programs developed for GSA have included the TAPS program for economic analysis and prospectus support; the LEASE program for evaluating lease proposals; the PLANS program for forecasting future space needs and analyzing the impact of capital investment projects on the Federal Buildings Fund; and the MANPOWER program for forecasting personnel requirements of GSA’s Office of Real Property Development. Programs developed for FAA included a construction leaseback program for the alternative financing of replacement airport traffic control towers and associated facilities. Programs developed for HUD have included foreclosure avoidance programs for mortgage lenders, redevelopment potential of multifamily and scattered-site projects, and economic incentives for solar energy installation and retrofit. In 1992, he visited Russia at the invitation of the Supreme Soviet to discuss and review the country’s plans to privatize the government-owned housing stock, establish a mortgage lending/banking industry, facilitate apartment sales through regional housing exchanges, and permit foreign investment in commercial real estate.

Members of this group must have worked in the administration of the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, or homeless programs for a member community of NCDA. NCDA is a national nonprofit organization comprised of of professionals representing more than 550 local governments across the country that administer federally-supported community and economic development, housing and human service programs, including programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), especially the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs. Since 1968, NCDA has been at the forefront in securing effective and responsive housing and community development programs for local governments. The Association provides timely, direct information and technical support to its members on federal housing and community development programs. Our Association serves as a national clearinghouse of ideas for local government officials and federal policy-makers on pertinent national issues affecting America's communities. NCDA provides local government professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a more effective community development administrator.

The mission of Concord University is to provide quality, liberal arts based education, to foster scholarly activities, and to serve the regional community. Concord University provides rigorous programs, primarily at the baccalaureate level, which prepare students to pursue various graduate study and career options and to assume leadership and professional roles in a multicultural society. In keeping with its tradition of service to the region, the University will offer a limited number of carefully selected graduate degrees. While we incorporate a variety of educational methodologies/technologies, our size and the caring dedication of our faculty, staff and administration are the principal assurances of a quality educational opportunity at Concord University. As a learning community, Concord University is committed to furthering knowledge through professional development activities and programs, through research, and through the application, publication and appreciation of scholarly efforts. The primary purpose of Concord’s mission is academic; however, the service the University provides to its state and region goes beyond the classroom. Concord University contributes to the quality of cultural and economic life in southern West Virginia through collaboration with both public and private organizations and agencies and through extension of its support and assistance into the region it serves. Ultimately, Concord University measures its success by the fulfillment alumni find in their careers and throughout their lives.

The Institute of Business District Management (IBDM) is an educational and research affiliate of the School of Public Affairs & Administration, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ dedicated to the field of multi-sectoral, special district, sub-local governance, and the derivative professions of public-private partnership management and business district management as multi-sectoral and interdisciplinary aspects of public administration. Multi-sectoral “special districts” continue to evolve and are known by many names such as: managed business districts (MBDs), business improvement districts, business improvement Authorities, special improvement districts, downtown improvement districts, tourism districts, restaurant districts, entertainment districts, place management districts, neighborhood improvement districts, main street programs, enterprise zones, community improvement districts, central improvement districts, special assessment districts, and others. The Institute examines managed districts as partnerships between the public and private sectors at the community level and the profession of district management as a form of public administration uniting: private-public networks; public entrepreneurship, social capital, and public service; comprehensive community development; asset management; and -commercial cooperative management in the development and management of community and economic resources. The profession has been referred to as business district management, place management, downtown revitalization, citizen-driven governance, and public-private partnership administration.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Administration, is comprised of 120 semester hours designed to meet the diverse needs of the rapidly changing sports, fitness, and tourism industries. Depending upon the area of professional interest (e.g., sports information, journalism, management, sales, facility operations, travel and tourism, etc.), graduates may seek placement in a variety of career settings. They may include golf and country clubs, health and fitness Facilities, professional sports franchises, the sporting goods industry, television, university and scholastic athletic departments, and recreational programs. The Sport and Fitness Administration Program (SFAP) graduate program provides its students with a comprehensive program of study which integrates theoretical concepts and practical application of management strategies. Cognizant of the diverse demands of the sport/fitness industry and the economic projections within the field, the SFAP is well positioned to address the burgeoning needs of a sport conscious society. Its strategic location in the city of Houston and state of Texas affords students a wealth of opportunities.

Welcome to the Eurasian Trade Compliance & Sanctions Risk Group This group is a dedicated professional forum for experts, consultants, legal advisors, risk managers, compliance officers, and international trade professionals working with or within the Eurasian region — one of the most complex and sensitive areas for global export compliance in 2025. The Eurasian trade corridor represents both opportunity and elevated risk. It includes: • CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) • The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) – Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia • Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and other countries with dynamic regulatory frameworks The region is affected by overlapping sanctions regimes (U.S., EU, UK), dual-use export restrictions, re-export and transshipment risks, and rapidly evolving geopolitical rules. These conditions require intelligent and legally sound strategies to ensure operational continuity and reputational protection. 📌 This group is for those who handle: • Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ECCN classification, SNAP-R licensing • OFAC sanctions, EU/UK restrictions, and secondary sanctions risk • End-user and end-use screening, KYC/KYCC, and AML policies • Trade compliance due diligence in high-risk jurisdictions • Monitoring of transshipment routes and shell company exposure • Internal compliance programs and audits 🎯 Our goal is to exchange knowledge, updates, best practices, alerts, and case discussions related to: • Export controls • Licensing frameworks • Policy shifts • Supply chain integrity • Risk mitigation in Eurasia We welcome compliance professionals, legal experts, logistics providers, export managers, and government-facing specialists who operate in or monitor Eurasian markets. Join us to stay informed, share insights, and connect with peers committed to lawful and strategic cross-border trade.

At UMSL EIC, forward-thinking students, entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial rising stars, subject matter experts, faculty, alumni and stakeholders work together to inspire thought leadership and innovation through education, experiential learning, and shared space. By catalyzing organic connections, embracing a growth mindset, and fostering a vibrant, sustainable ecosystem, we’re taking the St. Louis Region further, faster, together. UMSL EIC prepares courageous changemakers and visionaries to realize their dreams through grit, skill building, traditional education, experiential learning, and shared space. Our faculty, alumni and community partners work closely with students, intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs to advance their individual self-improvement goals and ideate new ways to solve local and global problems and help each other move boldly. UMSL EIC is dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship through accessible learning styles and formats designed to fit every individual’s unique needs: • UMSL EIC is where the best and brightest learn to embrace a growth mindset and think big, aiming not just to succeed as individuals but to catalyze large-scale transformation that improves our world. • The UMSL EIC student journey uses in classroom and out of classroom education and real-world experience to offer valuable insight into the world of business. Students play a direct role in helping to accelerate local wealth generation and community development. • UMSL EIC supports entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs through accelerator programs, investment, mentorship, non-traditional education formats, organic connections, and paid student interns. • UMSL EIC’s place-based model catalyzes meaningful connections and advances economic and community development through relationship building and resource sharing. The UMSL Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center is a program of the UMSL College of Business Administration.

The Department of Business, Economics & Enterprise Sciences teaches nearly 1000 students in a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (face to face with 7 different majors and online (economics major)), Bachelor of Science (face to face MIS and online Integrated Business), Master of Business Administration (face to face and online) and Master of Accountancy (online). Cal U, part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is located in southwestern Pennsylvania. The Business & Economics (B&E) Department mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate education that provides students with an academic program and learning experiences to prepare them for positions in business, industry and government on a local, regional, national and global level. We are committed to the development and support of faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching, close student-professor interaction, continuous improvement in a relevant business curriculum, a focus on learning, and high academic standards. The B&E department is dedicated to delivering excellent programs of study that provide our students with a foundation in business concepts, critical thinking ability, sharp analytical/problem-solving skills, effective leadership skills, an entrepreneurial spirit and perspective, a high level of personal and business ethics, good interpersonal skills, and an intellectual foundation for lifelong learning. These ends will allow students to embark upon or enhance a lifetime of personal and professional development to be successful in a global economy, to contribute to the economic and social well-being of the region, state and nation, to play constructive roles in their communities, and to lead productive and meaningful lives. The mission of B&E simultaneously fulfills the mission of California University of Pennsylvania of building the character and careers of students inspired and guided by its core values of Integrity, Civility and Responsibility.

A group for alumni of any undergrad or grad sequence of the ISU Recreation and Park Administration program to reconnect, network, and share McCormick Hall stories! The current faculty of the ISU RPA program will also use this page to share program happenings, events, and engagement opportunities of interest to our alumni. Since our program's founding in 1973, the ISU RPA program has amassed over 3,000 alumni! These alumni graduated from a variety of undergrad and grad sequences over the years, including our current sequences in Recreation Management (undergrad), Therapeutic Recreation (undergrad), Recreation Administration (grad), Sport Management (grad), and Applied Community & Economic Development (grad) and past sequences like Commercial Recreation and Program Management. Our program has a long-standing history of an active alumni network who constantly support our current students and program by visiting our classes, hosting our interns, lending your expertise, and cheering us on. We aim for this group to be a place to celebrate and grow that engagement. Welcome and Go Redbirds!

Graduates and Faculty of the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences programs are leaders in applied research & education. This community of researchers is committed to the Vincentian tradition at St. John’s University, addressing poverty and social injustice, improving health through basic and applied research, and leveraging education to help others. Fields of study include: Industrial Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Administration, Public Health, & Toxicology. Pharmaceutical science graduates fill leadership roles meeting the evolving needs in pharmaceutical and biomedical education, basic and applied research in toxicology, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry and industrial pharmacy. Pharmacy administration responds to changes in population demographics, increased reliance on pharmaceutical products and services, healthcare policy reforms, changing roles of informed consumers in the treatment process, and cost containment pressures in current economic times that are influencing the health care system. Public Health graduates and faculty understand the urgent need and demand for public health professionals who address the challenges of public health in regional, national, and global communities. Toxicologists have the critical responsibility of keeping the public safe from harmful substances found in food, the environment, drugs and other sources. Through research, frequent testing and data collection, toxicologists can help protect and improve the lives of millions.