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TechHelp asks for modest state investment as Studio Blue matures; director cites workforce impact metrics
Summary
Boise State's TechHelp presented its request to make Studio Blue staff more sustainable after federal grant funding declined, highlighted impact metrics for small and medium manufacturers and asked for a modest state-funded salary increase for a center director position.
Kevin Campbell presented the TechHelp budget and described Studio Blue, a new-product-development arm that works with Idaho manufacturers and provides student experiential learning. Brad McDonald, TechHelp executive director, told the committee the program works statewide through university partnerships and measures impact using national "impact metrics" such as new and retained jobs, sales, cost savings, investments and client-reported outcomes.
McDonald described Studio Blue…
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