General Information
Phone: 208.356.5009 | Email: info@RBDCenter.org
David Merrill, Executive Director
Office: 208.356.5009 x102 | Email: d.merrill@RBDCenter.org
Will Jenson, Director of Business Research
Office: 208.356.5009 x109 | Email: w.jenson@RBDCenter.org
Jordan Hicks, Project Manager
208-356-5009 | Email: j.hicks@RBDCenter.org
The Research and Business Development Center (RBDC) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that is a key partner of BYU-Idaho in providing meaningful work experience for students to better prepare them for careers and life. Connecting students with clients to work on projects that deliver value to both student and client is central to our mission.
The Research and Business Development Center (RBDC) provides value for a variety of clients. Our focus areas include agriculture, business, and computer tech. However, there are opportunities for all industries. Through RBDC’s value-added approach research and products are completed with an attention to detail customized to the unique needs of each client.
The RBDC supplies alumni with a great opportunity to give back. Providing projects for students can help alumni to stay connected and receive help on work that needs to be done. Alumni also have the chance to personally help individual students enhance their learning through the experience of working on a project for a client.
The RBDC immerses students in applied learning opportunities while in school. This accelerates professional growth and provides tangible experience. Students perform research and develop products to provide solutions for our clients’ challenges. Industry professionals and faculty mentors assist students in delivering high quality results.
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