The Bureau of Business and Government Research

James Owen, Ph.D.

Director

The Bureau of Business and Government Research (BBGR) is an integral part of the Dillard College of Business Administration and Midwestern State University.  The mission of the BBGR is: 

1. to provide assistance in research conducted by the faculty and students in the University;
2. to conduct and encourage research related to economic development and the local community;
3. to promote partnerships in the business and local community to pursue contemporary economic, business, and government issues.

The Bureau of Business and Government Research at Midwestern State University is a member of the nationwide Association for University and Economic Research.  The BBGR publishes the Midwestern Business Economic Review twice yearly.

The Mamie Raborn Center for Economic Education

John Martinez, Ph.D.

Director

The Mamie Raborn Center for Economic Education was established in 1982 to increase the economic understanding of the university community and the citizens of the North Texas area.  The Center provides economic education materials, disperses information concerning economic issues, and serves as a point of contact for members of the media and community having questions about economic issues.

The Center for Management and Leadership Development

Jim Lundy, Ph.D.

Director

The Center for Management and Leadership Development (CMLD) is committed to guiding managers and leaders at all levels of responsibility to respect, involve, and guide their associates to embrace the progressive pursuit of individual responsibility and accountability.  The challenges of leadership and teamwork exist in all groups - for profit, not-for-profit, governmental or private.  through consultations, workshops, lectures, and other services, the CMLD strives to enhance the abilities of individuals and groups to provide their customers, clients and constituents with outstanding leadership and management competencies.

The Munir Abdul Lalani Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise

The Munir Abdul Lalani Center for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise is the principal focus in the Dillard College of Business Administration for the study, promotion, and cultivation of entrepreneurial and innovative activities in our region. 

The Center promotes the co-curricular activities of Dillard College students interested in entrepreneurial careers, assists faculty in the development of curriculum and promotes research in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation in the College.  The Center is also being positioned to serve as a focal point for entrepreneurial activities in the greater Wichita Falls and North Texas region.