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Enchanting Alton: Marketing Strategies for Attracting Growth

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:37:54 +0000

The purpose of this report is to gather data about the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to commercial and residential growth in Alton, Illinois and to make informed recommendations for marketing the City of Alton.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Christine Winter
School of Business
Instructor
cwinter@siue.edu
618-650-2982

Local Government / Community Contact
Greg Caffey

Director of Planning and Development for the City of Alton

Visit Alton: A Mobile Application Design

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:37:48 +0000

The objective of the collaboration between Professor Laurie Giddens’ Structured Systems Design course (CMIS 470) and the City of Alton was to develop a mobile application to boost tourism and economic development. This project is within the purview of the Planning and Development department and builds on momentum gained following winning the Hulu Small Business Revolution competition and the #OurAlton social media campaign. The CMIS 470 team was tasked only with developing the system requirements of the application, with which a development team would produce a working application.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Laurie Giddens
School of Business
Assistant Professor
lgidden@siue.edu
(618) 650-2917

Local Government / Community Contact
Greg Caffey

Director of Planning and Development for the City of Alton

The Opioid Problem: An awareness and prevention campaign in Highland, Illinois

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:37:42 +0000

The mission of the collaboration is to improve the health of Madison County due to the increasing rate of opioid usage. As of 2014, 60% of deaths were caused by drug overdose. The project identifies risk factors and possible solutions to eradicate the opioid epidemic

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Charlotte Chance
Nursing
Clinical Assistant Professor
cchance@siue.edu
(618) 650-5375

Local Government / Community Contact
Brian Wilson

Chief of the Highland EMS

Initiatives & Incubators: Innovative Ideas for Supporting Small Businesses in Alton

Victor Manzanilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:34:59 +0000

Alton, Illinois is seated in the heart of the United States on the Mississippi River. This modest city is rich
with history, beautiful sights, as well as unique potential. Even though the population is on a slight
decline, there are still plenty of opportunities for economic growth. Small business entrepreneurs can
utilize mentoring, training, and professional development resources that are available locally. Another
way to stimulate economic development is through the use of incubators. Business incubators assist
small business start-ups by providing crucial administrative support. They can also provide advice and
guidance. By utilizing incubators, small business owners can get their organization off to a cost-efficient
start. A few types of incubators that would benefit Alton are business, technology, kitchen, farm, and
healthcare. Funding for these kinds of spaces are also available on several different levels. If the City of
Alton, entrepreneurs, and locals are mindful of the demographics and the needs of the residents then
small business start-ups and incubator spaces could help the city flourish.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Kristine Jarden
School of Business
Director of Executive Education
kjarden@siue.edu
618) 650-2668

Local Government / Community Contact
Greg Caffey

Director of Planning and Development for the City of Alton

Greender Godfrey

Victor Manzanilla — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:26:17 +0000

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Public Health students, Godfrey Cool Cities, and SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) came together in fall of 2017 to plan a community recycling education program for Godfrey, IL. In order to put together the best intervention possible, a detailed community description was needed of our community and target population. Based from our findings, we decided to target homeowners in Godfrey, IL and exclude those who are renting. All of these components below make up a complete intervention known as Greener Godfrey.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Nicole Klein
Public Health
Professor
nklein@siue.edu
618-650-3028

Local Government / Community Contact
Virginia Woulfe-Beile

Engineering a Safer and More Accessible Alton

Victor Manzanilla — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 23:24:47 +0000

A civil engineering class at SIUE completed three infrastructure projects in Alton that
needed to be addressed. The first focused on the ramps on State Street. To be in accordance
with the ADA, sidewalks and ramps must be accessible for all people. A team of students
worked with a survey group to identify the ramps that needed to be restructured. The team
then designed new ramps and curbs to meet state and federal standards. A second project
addressed a particularly dangerous intersection. This team also worked with the survey
company to design a roundabout that would reduce vehicle accidents as well as vehicle
emissions from cars waiting to pass through the intersection. Finally, the third project was to
develop a water retention basin as a way to mitigate storm water runoff. By locating the proper
funding for these projects and carrying them out, the City of Alton will be able increase the
quality of life for its residents.

Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.

SIUE Successful Communities Collaborative Contact Info

University Faculty Contact
Yan Qi
Civil Engineering
Assistant Professor
yqi@siue.edu
(618) 650-2815

Local Government / Community Contact
Robert Barnhart

Public Works Director for the City of Alton