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UNC Charlotte’s Student Managed Investment Fund outperforms S&P 500 at mid-year

   June 21, 2012

While Wall Street ended last year in the doldrums, the UNC Charlotte students administering the Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) in the Belk College of Business ended 2007 with a return that most investors would envy.

As of December 26, 2007 the SMIF had returned 8.725% since August 22, the start date for the current academic year. By comparison, the Standard...

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Community leaders to discuss Charlotte's future at 'NHEO Talks' event, Dec. 7

   June 21, 2012

Ten top business and community leaders, including Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx and Charlotte Chamber President Bob Morgan, will participate in an interactive panel discussion Tuesday, Dec. 7 at Discovery Place (301 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte).

The program, NHEO Talks: Building a Shared Vision for 2020 was created by the National Hispanic Entrepreneurs' Organization (...

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Alumna wins prestigious civic engagement award

Alumna wins prestigious civic engagement award

   June 21, 2012

Susan Harden, a 1994 graduate of the M.S. in Economics program in the Belk College of Business, is the recipient of the 2009 Civic Engagement Professional of the Year Award.

Harden, coordinator for UNC Charlotte’s Crossroads Charlotte initiative, recently received the award from Campus Compact during a special ceremony held on campus.

To read more, visit the UNC...

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State economy sees first decline since 2001, UNC Charlotte economist reports

State economy sees first decline since 2001, UNC Charlotte economist reports

   June 21, 2012

Slowdown Continues Through Early 2009, 58,000 Jobs Lost

CHARLOTTE - Dec. 9, 2008 - The North Carolina economy is expected to decline by 0.2 percent during 2008, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast for the fourth quarter of the year.

The decline expected for 2008 follows an extended period of...

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UNC Charlotte chapter of Net Impact launches with May 14 program

   June 21, 2012

The new UNC Charlotte chapter of Net Impact, “a global network of leaders who are changing the world through business,” will hold its first program this Thursday, May 14 at UNC Charlotte Uptown (220 N. Tryon Street, 3rd Floor).

Networking will begin at 5:30  PM; the program will begin at 6:00  PM. The program is open to students, faculty, staff and alumni.

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Dean Mazzola and Belk College profiled in Greater Charlotte Biz cover story

Dean Mazzola and Belk College profiled in Greater Charlotte Biz cover story

   June 21, 2012

Belk College Dean Joseph B. Mazzola is profiled in the September 2008 issue of Greater Charlotte Biz magazine. In the article, Dr. Mazzola discusses his vision of building the "21st-century business school" at UNC Charlotte.

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Belk College sponsors award at NC Motorsports Association Banquet

   June 20, 2012

The Belk College sponsored the Economic Developers Award at tonight's first annual North Carolina Motorsports Association Awards Banquet, an event thathonored individuals, businesses and organizations that have significantly contributed to-- and have positively impacted -- the motorsports industry in the state of North Carolina.

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Five Ventures business competition seeks business plan proposals

   June 20, 2012

The Charlotte Research Institute is issuing a call for faculty, staff and students at colleges and universities in the region and early-stage and start-up companies to compete in UNC Charlotte’s Five Ventures™, an annual business competition and conference.

The conference is also sponsored by UNC Charlotte’s Office of Technology Transfer and the Belk College of Business.

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Belk College co-sponsoring Charlotte Business Journal's "Best Places to Work"

Nominations accepted through June 20
   June 20, 2012

The Belk College of Business will be a supporting sponsor of the Charlotte Business Journal's "Best Places to Work" event, which is now accepting nominations.

To nominate a non-profit or for-profit organization for consideration, follow these steps:

STEP 1 - NOMINATE: Visit...

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MBA website receives accolades

   June 20, 2012

The website for UNC Charlotte’s M.B.A. program has received a 2006 WebAward, presented by the Web Marketing Association. The website, www.mba.uncc.edu, was a winner in the “University Standard of Excellence” category. The M.B.A. website was designed by the Charlotte-based firm ...

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