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MBA Program Open House

The MBA program will have an open house the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Continuing Education Board Room (click here for directions).  For more information call Andrea Johnson @ 678-466-4500.

Alumnus Puts Corporate Citizenship into Action

Clayton State University alumnus and CEO of Walker Concrete Company and Walker Construction Products is pleased to talk about the recent sale of his companies, but with the conversation must come a little education: “It’s not cement, it’s concrete!  Books say things like, ‘he fell and hit is head on the cement.’  But that’s just wrong.  You see, cement is to concrete as flour is to cake.”  Walker laughs, but you can tell he’s serious.

Professor Chosen to Teach in European Council Program

Dr. Nikki Finlay, a School of Business economist, was chosen by the European Council Representatives to teach in Bonn, Germany in the summer of 2009.  She will be teaching Economics to a group of German and American students.  According to Dean Jacob Chacko, "Nikki is very deserving of this honor and programs like this will aid the School in developing it's internationalization efforts."

New School of Business Appointments

Ron Dulaney-Management

Melissa Elkins-Administrative Assistant

Kyle Hensel-SBDC Director

Seong-Jong Joo-Supply Chain Mgmt

Jim Keebler-Supply Chain Mgmt

Chen-Miao Lin-Finance

Michael Tidwell-Assistant Dean, Ext. Relations

Scholarship Winners Announced

James Cox Jr. Scholarship provided by The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Winners:

Michael Ivie, General Business Major

Kevis Halphen, Accounting Major

Thai Mai, Management Major

Heritage Bank Scholarship

Winners:

Jennifer Mueller, Marketing Major

Booker T. Izell Scholarship

Winners:

Trina Jones, Accounting Major

 

SBDC to Hold Entrepreneurship Development Series

The Clayton State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be holding its Entrepreneur Development Series (EDS) at the School of Business in July. The series will include courses on starting a business, writing a business plan, marketing, and obtaining finances for your business. 

“Planning and knowledge provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace, and this popular series of programs has helped launch hundreds of businesses,” notes SBDC Business Consultant Donna Kelsick. “The four-part EDS includes valuable recommendations, research ideas, and an overview of the important areas of business operation from a practical perspective. The EDS focuses on the needs of aspiring entrepreneurs and owners of new businesses.”

The EDS begins on Thursday, July 17 with “Starting a Business.” On Friday, July 18, “Writing an Effective Business Plan,” followed by “Marketing Your Small Business” on Thursday, July 24 and “Financing Your Small Business” on Friday, July 25.

All classes will run from 9 a.m. until noon. Each class is $69 for those who may want to attend a single class for specific informational needs. The entire series is available for a discounted price of $229. Call (678) 466-5100 or visit business.clayton.edu/sbdc.

Donald Bailey, CPA, to Speak in MBA Program

Mr. Donald Bailey, Chief Financial Officer for OMI Diagnostics/AmMed Inc., is scheduled to speak in the MBA Program on Saturday, July 19, from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon.  He will speak in Peachtree City @ Aberdeen Woods Conference Center and will discuss, "How I Have Learned and What I Have Learned About Leadership".  For more information, contact Dr. Lari Arjomand, 678-466-4530.