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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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.
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"Ease of working with personnel. Timeliness
in getting products was very good."
Keith Sexson, Assistant Secretary for Operations
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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"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
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"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)
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"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
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"The staff was knowledgeable, the service was
excellent and the information we received was good, quality information."
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"Can do and friendly businesslike approach
to the relationship and the work. They made all the deadlines
with the products promised."
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