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"We regularly partner with the Docking Insitute in a variety of project related to economic development and community needs in the Wichita region and throughout the state. Docking Institute�s capabilities in conducting surveys and its experience in rural areas and with rural issues are valuable complements to the our capabilities. The Docking staff are consistently responsive to any questions or changing needs that occur in every project. We value our relationship with the Docking Institute and its staff."
Anne Gallagher
Senior research associate
Center for Economic Development and Business Research
W. Frank Barton School of Business
Wichita State University
"Over the years, the Docking Institute has conducted survey research and strategic planning for the community of Great Bend. Most recently, the Institute designed an innovative strategic planning program to assist the Great Bend community chart its own future. Bringing together various community groups for multiple planning sessions was extremely important for this process. The Institute helped us understand each others' priorities and allowed for open communication and input from all attendees."
Chris Collier
Great Bend, Kansas, Convention and Visitors Bureau
"Miami County's position as a rural county in a rapidly suburbanizing area of the state provides unique challenges for economic growth and community development. Utilizing the Docking Institute to facilitate and conduct research allows us to focus on other important activities and give our fi nal products the stamp of true experts. We need information and assistance that will help our county move forward -- not just static data sitting on a shelf. The Institute delivers exactly what we need and have helped us shape our county's future."
Janet McRae
Miami County, Kansas, Economic Development Director
"I have had four experiences working with the Docking Institute on both Strategic Planning and Grant Writing. Their leadership and expertise in both areas have been highly professional, creative, and effective. My last grant writing experience with them was outstanding. The approach, the organization, the research, the logical structure, the communication could not have been better. I highly recommend the Docking Institute."
Jean Ross
President, TMP-Marian High School, Hays, KS
"The services provided to Community Supports and Services were a very positive investment for our organization. The research that the Docking Institute conducted for us provided us with information that will assist us in providing the necessary services that assist individuals with disabilities to remain in their home community as opposed to an institution. The research was conducted in a timely and professional manner."
Margaret Zillinger
Director, SRS, Community Supports and Services
"The Hays Area Chamber of Commerce used Docking Institute services to develop a two-year strategic plan. We have created a detailed plan of work that the board of directors and staff utilize monthly to develop products and services to better meet the needs of our members Thank you to a very qualified staff that truly understands strategic planning and has the expertise to help put the plan into a workable format."
Gina Riedel
Executive Director, Hays Area Chamber of Commerce
"The Docking Institute was a major contributor in the development of the Northwest Kansas Regional Plan through the Governor's Prosperity Summits held in August and September of 2003. The Institute effectively coordinated regional input sessions and assisted regional leaders with drafting the document that outlined the region's economic priorities. This was an invaluable service to help define the economic direction for Northwest Kansas."
Matt Jordan, Director of Community Development
Kansas Department of Commerce
"Wanted to take the time to formally thank you and your staff for their excellent work with the facilitation to start up a new recycling group in Kansas. They presented Fort Hays State and the Institute well."
William L. Bider, Director
Bureau of Waste Management
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
"The Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc. is an all volunteer organization. No one in our group has the expertise needed to pursue grant funding effectively. The Docking Institute is providing us with a service we need and at a reasonable cost. We have found Leslie Paige very easy to work with and she has offered suggestions for ideas we had not considered. We just want to say thank you for her work."
Bob Chaffin, Treasurer
Kansas Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc
"The professionalism and expertise of the staff and a general willingness to get to the bottom line of what we were looking to gain from the survey. We have found that labor availability is crucial to attracting new industry…a recent labor study conducted by the Docking Institute for our Chamber was a crucial factor in helping us land a new 250 employee manufacturing facility for Manhattan last year."
Lyle Butler, President/CEO
Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
"The services provided to Community Supports and Services were a very positive investment for our organization. The research that the Docking Institute conducted for us provided us with information that will assist us in providing the necessary services that assist individuals with disabilities to remain in their home community as opposed to an institution. The research was conducted in a timely and professional manner."
Margaret Zillinger, Director, Community Supports and Services
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
"The annual labor study conducted by Docking for our organization's marketing purposes was well worth the investment. The data is complete, accurate, and always delivered in a timely manner. Our customers appreciate that we use such a reliable and trusted source, like the Docking Institute, for our marketing materials."
Genalee Alexander, Public Relations Director
Regional Economic Development, Inc. - Columbia, MO
"Staff very accommodating, professional and timely in responding to our needs."
Juliene Maska, Administrator Governor's Federal Grants Program
State of Kansas - Governor Kathleen Sebelius
"The Docking Institute of Public Affairs has provided our community unbiased research that has been essential in helping to make crucial decisions for our growth. We have utilized their services on a number of projects over the past several years."
Joann Knight, Vice President
Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation
"The ease of speaking with those involved, and the timely results. Very courteous group of people, and answered questions in a timely fashion. I personally would employ your services again, and will recommend you to similar organizations as ours."
Tom Russell, Chairman Emeritus
Legacy Development LLC.
"The people at the Docking Institute were instrumental in the development of the curriculum for our seminars. They made it possible for us to present conferences throughout the state. They have continued to assist us with the production of videos and classroom sets of materials, student newsletters, survey summaries and evaluations. The Financial Fitness Foundation's partnership with the Docking Institute has been critical to the success of our program."
Carol Rupe, Executive Director
Financial Fitness Foundation
"The people were very easy to work with. The report has a professional appearance, and is in a format that is ready for immediate use."
Jamey Pankoke
Perennial Public Power District
"The staff are easy to work with, they get the ideas, they are self starters, yet they work with the people they serve."
Robert Cox, M.D.
Hays Medical Center
"Ease of working with personnel. Timeliness in getting products was very good."
Keith Sexson, Assistant Secretary for Operations
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
"Our organization has had Docking prepare a Labor Availability Analysis for the last 3 years. We have used this document for economic development marketing and for our existing business efforts, and it is always well received."
Bernie Andrews, President
Regional Economic Development, Inc.- Columbia, MO
"The most rewarding experiences in working with the Docking Institute took place because of staff availability. Informal meetings often led to new and different ways of using or looking at our project and data."
Robert E. Duffy, MA, Coordinator
Drug and Alcohol Wellness Network (DAWN)
"The Docking Institute's telephone training was fun and innovative. It gave our staff the tools they need to handle a variety of calls and keep morale high. I would highly recommend their services."
Tonja Vallin, Academic Marketing Specialist
Fort Hays State University
"The staff was knowledgeable, the service was excellent and the information we received was good, quality information."
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