Association Services for Professionals

At NIU we recognize the importance of professional associations to individuals seeking professional development, mentorship and networking opportunities. Like any business or institution, professional associations face management and growth challenges.

We offer a variety of services that help associations make that next step in their own development, whether it be through planning an industry event, creating online training, doing demographic research and labor studies, or consulting on large-scale strategic planning issues.

The Association Resource Center (ARC) pools resources of Northern Illinois University into one accessible portal, providing you with access to data, tools and partnerships your association needs to succeed.

Community, Economic & Workforce Development

NIU's Regional Development Institute (RDI) assists local governments and businesses in working through the complex issues and decisions that face them on a daily basis.