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Economic Feasibility Analysis Of Lion Country Safari Park In Missouri, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1972, Lion Country Safari owned and operated animal parks in Florida, California, Texas, and Georgia. Encouraged by their success at these parks, they were evaluating additional markets in which to expand. One of the market areas that was under consideration was the Saint Louis area. A site west of Saint Louis was selected for a safari animal park. Economics Research Associates (ERA) was retained to evaluate the potential market support, and based on projected attendance, to determine the financial feasibility for such a park. The report has the following sections: 1) introduction, 2) summary of major conclusions, 3) site …

Profile: December, 1972. Vol: 5 No: 5, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

December 1972 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

Information Media Newsletter Vol. 4 No. 2, St. Cloud State University

Information Media Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Profile: November, 1972. Vol: 5 No: 4, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

November 1972 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

1972-10-20, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

1972 July - December, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from July to December of 1972.

Profile: October, 1972. Vol: 5 No: 3, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

October 1972 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

Profile September 1972. Vol: 5 No: 2., Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

September 1972 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

Ua35/1 Faculty/Staff Handbook, 8th Edition, Wku Provost

WKU Archives Records

WKU faculty/staff handbook designed to provide members of the faculty and staff with general information about WKU, its history, philosophy, organization, policies and procedures, faculty responsibilities and benefits, and various services and facilities.

The Resources Management Movement (The Coming Death Of Production Management Education), Richard J. Schonberger

Department of Management: Faculty Publications

Production management, taught in nearly all colleges of business administration, is not a popular course. One reason it is not popular is that it does not relate to the typical young student's life experiences. This typical student has for 18 years or more been a social animal, and thus he can relate to college courses in the sociopsychological realm. The rare student who has considerable work experience is the only one likely to appreciate and perhaps even enjoy a course in production management (or operations management, as it is called in some schools).

But this kind of problem is found …

1972-08-19, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Planning Recommendations For Proposed New Haven Restaurant, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Dr. James W. Clark owned a successful restaurant operation in Wallingford, Connecticut. Because of its success, Dr. Clark was interested in building or acquiring a second, higher quality, restaurant in the greater New Haven area. Prior to final site selection and acquisition and the preparation of construction specifications for the facility Economics Research Associates (ERA) was hired to evaluate the overall project feasibility, recommend general areas of preferred location, and to provide planning recommendations relative to market orientation, project sizing, décor, format, and menu, and expected financial return to the operator. ERA performed the following tasks: 1) examination of various …

Economic Feasibility Of A Major Theme Park In Toronto (Genesis Of Canada's Wonderland), Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1972, Conklin Shows was investigating the development of a major theme amusement park in Ontario, Canada. Four tentative sites were being considered: near Brantford, Galt, Milton, and at the Toronto Zoo. The envisioned concept of the park was generally similar in type and scope of development to the Six Flags parks and Cedar Point--that is, a family-oriented attraction featuring permanent rides and other entertainment facilities built around a unifying theme of the history, culture, and love of Ontario province. Prior to making definitive commitments involving site acquisition , financing, and design, management recognized that a professional study of the …

An Analysis Of United States Commodity Freight Shipments, Karen R. Polenske

Applications

The concern of the present paper is to present a discussion of the application of a new analytical tool, the multiregional input-output model, to investigate the transportation requirements in different regions of the United States.

Profile: August, 1972. Vol: 5 No: 1, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

August 1972 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

1972 July-December, Morehead State University. Office Of Athletics.

Morehead State Athletics Press Release Archives

Morehead State Athletics press releases from July to December of 1972.

1972 July - December (Radio & Television), Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases for television and radio from July to December of 1972.

Profile: July, 1972. Vol: 4 No: 12, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

July 1972 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

Ua62 Report To Alumni, Wku College Of Business & Public Affairs

WKU Archives Records

Newsletter created by and about the College of Business & Public Affairs.

• Name Change Reflects New Emphasis
• In Memoriam - James Ewalt
• College Achieves Membership in NASPAA
• MBA Graduate William Berry Given Top Doctoral Fellowship at Harvard
• College Sponsors Workshop on Consumer Financial Problems
• Sociology Graduate Students Well Placed - Lynda Jackson, Jerome Jackson, Warren Hamby
• College to Ask Alumni to Evaluate Teaching, Course Content

Economic Feasibility Study For Circus World, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey was considering the development of a new winter headquarters near Orlando, Florida for its travelling units. The company was also considering a major circus themed attraction, tentatively called “Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus World referred to hereafter as Circus World that would feature circus shows and many other interesting and interesting facets of the Circus World both modern and historic that could not be presented by the travelling circus units. In 1972, Ringling retained the Economics Research Associates (ERA) to study the economic feasibility of Circus World, develop planning guidelines for its implementation, and …

Profile: June, 1972. Vol: 4 No: 11, Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc., Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

June 1972 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

1972-05-13, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ua45/6 Commencement Address, Donald Kendall

WKU Archives Records

Commencement speech delivered by Donald Kendall to the Class of 1972 regarding adulthood and economic illiteracy.

Law, Nancy (Fa 1358), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1358. Folklife project titled "The Country Store" by Nancy Law for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Project includes a paper about a general store in Middleton, Simpson County, Kentucky. Survey sheets may include a brief description of store procedure, furnishings, color photograph, text classification, and informant’s name and location.

Barriger, Steve (Fa 1354), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1354. Folklife project titled "The Country Store" by Steve Barriger for a folk studies class at Western Kentucky University. Project includes a paper about general stores in Butler, Logan and Warren counties in Kentucky. Survey sheets may include a brief description of the general store, location, informant’s name, and photograph.

Tuttle, John (Fa 1368), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

FA Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1368. Student folk studies project titled “The Country Store” which includes information about traditional general stores in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Project includes information from interviews with Tuttle’s grandfather and mother, Chester Tuttle and Elois (Tucker) Tuttle along with illustrations and a photo.

From Soldier To Pacifist: How Do Convictions Change?, Thomas F. Head

Faculty Publications - College of Business

No abstract provided.

Information Media Newsletter Vol. 4 No. 1, St. Cloud State University

Information Media Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Profile: May, 1972. Vol: 4 No: 10, Blue Cross Of Florida, Inc., Blue Shield Of Florida, Inc.

Florida Blue Archives Printed Materials

May 1972 employee monthly newsletter printed for employees, their families and friends.

Revised Economic Projections For Sea World -- Florida, Economics Research Associates

Harrison "Buzz" Price Papers

In 1972, Sea World was proceeding with plans to develop a water-oriented theme park on property located within five miles of Disney World on Interstate 4 in Orange County, Florida. It was Sea World’s intention to capitalize on the expected large influx of tourists brought to the area by Disney World. Sea World’s concept is to bring together the best elements of its San Diego and Ohio parks with a distinct identity and a level of quality similar to that of Disney World. The capital expenditure of the park was estimated at approximately $12 million. Economics Research Associates was retained …