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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.
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.