The Center for Research and Innovation (CRI) is an off campus facility operated by Bemidji State University designed to increase university, business, and industry collaboration. CRI was formed to focus efforts on training, education and entrepreneurial needs of Northwestern Minnesota and beyond. The CRI acts as the conduit to business, industry, non-profits, and the general public, which require access to faculty, staff, and students.

Located approximately one mile from the main university campus, the facility provides excellent accommodations for prospective clients. The CRI has a large parking facility and is open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M, Monday through Friday and is operated in a business center. Conference rooms, a computer lab, and office space rental are available, along with a team of skilled staff members who are well trained in strategic development processes.

The CRI offers non-credit classes in the areas of computer software, technical training, human resource management and project management. The CRI also offers assistance in small business management and research development. With a trained staff and the resources at Bemidji State University such as faculty and students, the CRI offers an array of services.

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