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Troyer to serve on panel focusing on women’s involvement in policy-making
Jennifer Troyer, associate professor of economics in the Belk College of Business, will serve on a panel April 28 examining the role of women in community involvement and political activism. The panel discussion is part of a larger program, “A Woman at the Table: A Better Feast for All,” taking place from 9:00 AM to […]
Joe Price elected to UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees
Bank of America CFO is 1983 graduate of Belk College of Business
Five Ventures business competition issues call for entries
Ninth Annual Five Ventures® Business Plan Competition Begins Charlotte Research Institute Issues the Call for Entries The Charlotte Research Institute at UNC Charlotte has launched its 2010 Five Ventures® Business Plan Competition with a call for business plan entries. Local entrepreneurs throughout the Southeast region can now submit executive summaries in order to compete for […]
North Carolina economy on the rebound, Connaughton reports
North Carolina’s economy appears to be rebounding from the recession, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly forecast for the state. Connaughton, a professor of economics in the Belk College of Business and director of the UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast, predicts that North Carolina’s real GSP will increase in 2010 by 2.2 […]
UNC Charlotte Center for Real Estate surpasses goal in fundraising campaign
Supporters of the Center for Real Estate at UNC Charlotte, including many of Charlotte’s top industry leaders, gathered last night at the Duke Mansion to celebrate the successful conclusion of the center’s fundraising campaign, “Developing Talent, Building the Future.” Campaign co-chairs Fred Klein, senior managing partner at Childress Klein Properties, and Todd Mansfield, chairman and […]
Connaughton to present Economic Forecast Dec. 7
UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton will present his quarterly forecast for the North Carolina economy at a luncheon and press conference Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Westin Charlotte (601 S. College St.). Connaughton’s presentation begins at noon. Connaughton, a professor of economics in the Belk College of Business, is a highly-regarded expert on regional economics […]
Ott, Read lead “Development 101” seminar for ULI
Steve Ott, Director of the Center for Real Estate at UNC Charlotte, and Associate Director Dustin Read are leading a half-day seminar onreal estate financial analysis on Thursday, April 2. The “Development 101” program is sponsored by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Charlotte chapter. It will take place from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at […]
Business Week names UNC Charlotte an “Innovation U”
Business Week magazine has named UNC Charlotte one of the ten most innovative colleges and universities in the United States. According to the magazine, UNC Charlotte and the other universities profiled “punch above their weight in tech development.” The full article and list of universities is available at BusinessWeek.
N.C. economy to grow for seventh straight year, UNC Charlotte economist reports
UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton expects the North Carolina economy to continue expanding in 2008, but cautions that rising energy prices, the sub-prime credit crisis and falling consumer confidence may impact the state’s seven-year economic expansion. In Connaughton’s latest quarterly snapshot of the state economy, he expects the state’s economy to show growth over 2006 […]
March 17 Community Conversation to discuss employment, economic trends with industry experts
UNC Charlotte re-launches its successful “Community Conversations: Changing Times…Changing Minds” speaker series with a panel discussion focused on jobs and the economic recovery, hosted by the Belk College of Business. The event takes place Wednesday, March 17, at the Levine Museum of the New South.Registration and a reception begin at 5:30 PM and the program […]