Iowa BioDevelopment (IBD) is an industry training and education outreach program of the Business and Industry Resource Center at Indian Hills Community College (IHCC).

VISION STATEMENT

To provide high quality training and support services for biotechnology, biofuel, and value-added agricultural companies and to contribute to the economic growth of these business sectors through workforce development.

MISSION STATEMENT

Iowa BioDevelopment’s mission is 3-fold.

• Training – Iowa BioDevelopment is committed to providing high quality training for existing employees of biotechnology, biofuel, and value-added agricultural companies. Although we provided standardized training courses, our expertise is in developing custom training for businesses based on their individual needs, schedules, and specific applications.
• Outreach and Education – Iowa BioDevelopment is committed to the education of K-12 students, teachers (secondary and post-secondary), and the public on biotechnology, biofuels, and bioprocessing technology, principles, and career opportunities. Workforce development is a key to long term economic development of these business sectors. We accomplish this with activities/programs that spark student interests and imagination, provide educational tools for teachers, and generate support by the general public.
• Technical Assistance - Iowa BioDevelopment is committed to providing technical assistance to start-up and emerging companies in the biotechnology, biofuel, and value-added agricultural business sectors.

Iowa BioDevelopment Personnel