Baker University Economic Development Office (BEDO Lab)

The BEDO Lab, an entrepreneurship and data analytics free consultation space, is housed in the Department of Business and Economics, located in Mabee 302.

About

The BEDO Lab, an entrepreneurship and data analytics free consultation space, is housed in the Department of Business and Economics, located in Mabee 302. This think tank is designed to foster collaborative business creation among students and provide free consultation opportunities for both Baker students and members of the Baldwin City community. A leading expert in the field, Dr. Ejiro U. Osiobe, offers tailored feedback and support for business and data analytics projects through one-on-one consultations.
The BEDO Lab hosts events such as the yearly BEDO Conference, the Women in Data Science Digital Conference, Datathon workshops, and Analytics in a Day.  

The Department of Business and Economics offers free consultation opportunities for Baker students and Baldwin City community members. Leading expert in the field Dr. Ejiro U. Osiobe offers tailored feedback and support for business and data analytics projects through one-on-one consultations.

How: Contact [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

 

Where: Mabee 302, Baker Economic Development Office  [BEDO Lab]

 

When: Mondays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

BU Economic Development Office Staff

 

Dr. Judy Smrha, Director

 

Dr. Ejiro U. Osiobe, Associate Director

Services Provided

Advocacy & Public Policy

  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City (Specialty)
  • International Procurement (Specialty)
  • Issues of the African American Business Community (Specialty)
  • Kansas Business Issues (Specialty)
  • Women’s Business Issues (Specialty)

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting & Development (Specialty)
  • Business Plan Training (Specialty)
  • Census Data (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies (Specialty)
  • International Market Research (Specialty)
  • Market Plan Development (Specialty)
  • Market Research (Specialty)
  • Research Training (Specialty)

Management Issues & Training

  • General Employment Law Advice (Specialty)
  • Mentoring (Specialty)
  • Workforce Training (Specialty)

Financial Resources & Assistance

  • Agriculture Grant (Specialty)
  • Assistance in Finding Equity Funding (Specialty)
  • Assistance in Finding Government Funding (Specialty)
  • Consulting (Specialty)
  • Individual Development Accounts (Specialty)
  • Technology Grants (Specialty)

Import & Export Assistance

  • Free Trade Agreements (Specialty)
  • Government Regulations (Specialty)
  • International Law (Specialty)
  • Locating Distributors (Specialty)
  • Networking (Specialty)
  • Trade Education (Specialty)
  • Transportation & Logistics (Specialty)

Legal Services

  • Contract Review (Specialty)
  • Patent Information, Trademark & Copyright Information (Specialty)

Libraries & Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources (Specialty)

Marketing

  • Census Data (Specialty)
  • E-Commerce (Specialty)
  • Market Plan Development Strategy (Specialty)
  • Research (Domestic Markets) (Specialty)
  • Research (International Markets) (Specialty)

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based (Specialty)
  • Home Based (Specialty)
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)

Office, Laboratory & Meeting Space

  • Conference/Meeting Space (Specialty)
  • Incubator Space (Specialty)

Economic & Property Development

  • Consulting (Specialty)
  • Economic Forecast (Specialty)
  • Environmental Compliance Assistance (Specialty)
  • Legislative Agendas (Specialty)
  • State Tax Credit and Assistance (Specialty)

Regulatory Compliance

  • Government Requirements (Specialty)
  • Patent Information (Specialty)
  • Trademark & Copyright Information (Specialty)

Technical Assistance

  • Training (Specialty)

Training

  • Business Management (Specialty)
  • Business Plan (Specialty)
  • Cash Flow Projections (Specialty)
  • E-Commerce: Doing Business on the Web (Specialty)
  • Financial Statements (Specialty)
  • International Trade (Specialty)
  • Marketing Plan (Specialty)
  • Pre-Business Planning (Specialty)

Product Development

  • Patent Information (Specialty)
  • Product Design & Development (Specialty)
  • Prototype Development (Specialty)
  • Research/Engineering (Specialty)

Nonprofit Development

  • Grants Management (Specialty)
  • Legal Ramifications (Specialty)
  • Strategic Planning (Specialty)
Contact Information
Ejiro Osiobe
Address
6th st Mabee Building Room 302
Baldwin, KS 66006