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Sept. 22 alumni event to focus on "moving forward in the new economy"

Sept. 22 alumni event to focus on "moving forward in the new economy"

   June 21, 2012

The Belk College of Business, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will host a panel discussion for alumni and guests focused on the future of financial services and consumer affairs.

The program, "Moving Forward in the New Economy," will take place Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Harris Alumni Center on the UNC Charlotte campus.

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Fox promoted to Director of Global Programs

Fox promoted to Director of Global Programs

   June 21, 2012

Cindy Fox has been promoted to director of global business programs for the Belk College of Business.Fox earned an M.B.A. from UNC Charlotte and hasworked in the Belk College for more than 15 years, first as a lecturer in theDepartment of Marketing and most recently as assistant director of international business programs.

As director,Fox will assume greater...

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Arnold appointed associate editor of prestigious ethics journal

Arnold appointed associate editor of prestigious ethics journal

   June 21, 2012

Denis Arnold, the Surtman distinguished scholar in business ethics in the Belk College of Business, has beennamed an associate editor for Business Ethics Quarterly, the most selective and prestigious journal for academic business ethics.

Dr. Arnold is serving as guest editor for an upcomingspecial issue of the journal focusing on business ethics and the credit...

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MBA student wins forecasting contest; featured in Charlotte Business Journal

   June 21, 2012

Vinay Sharma, an M.B.A. student at UNC Charlotte and a member of the Student Managed Investment Fund, wasnamed the winner of the CFA North Carolina Society's annual forecasting competition. His accomplishment was mentioned in the widely-read "Table Talk" column in the Charlotte Business Journal. To read more, visit...

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Connaughton studies impact of film industry on Charlotte economy

Connaughton studies impact of film industry on Charlotte economy

   June 21, 2012

John Connaughton, professor of economics in the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte, recently conducted an economic impact study for the Charlotte Regional Partnership to determine the contribution of the film and video production and distribution industry to the regional economy.

Connaughton determined that the impact was more than $468 million per year, and that...

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Belk College alumni selected as finalists for CFO of the Year

   June 21, 2012

Three graduates of the Belk College of Business have been selected as finalists for the Charlotte Business Journal's CFO of the Year program.

David Hauser, M.B.A. '78, was nominated in the Public Company category. Hauser recently retired as CFO of Duke Energy Corp. and has joined FairPoint Communications as CEO.

Anne Bradley '95 and David...

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Connaughton to present Economic Forecast Dec. 7

Connaughton to present Economic Forecast Dec. 7

   June 21, 2012

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.

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Connaughton releases quarterly economic forecast

Connaughton releases quarterly economic forecast

   June 21, 2012

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The North Carolina economy is expected to grow by 3.1 percent during 2007, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his TIAA-CREF/UNC Charlotte Economic Forecast.

Connaughton’s forecast for 2007 is stronger than the growth rate of 2.5 percent...

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Bodkin helps Charlotte Observer readers "look beyond the lures" when holiday shopping

Bodkin helps Charlotte Observer readers "look beyond the lures" when holiday shopping

   June 21, 2012

Charles Bodkin, associate professor of marketing in the Belk College of Business, studies retailing, consumer behavior and Internet marketing. Dr. Bodkin frequently serves as a faculty expert for reporters covering stories in these areas. Charlotte Observer reporter Jen Aronoff called on Dr. Bodkin to help with astory focused on holiday shopping. The article, which...

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Alumnus completes cross-country bike trek

   June 21, 2012

James Good, a 2003 graduate of the Belk College, recently completed a cross-country bicycle trip from Seattle to Charlotte.

Charlotte Observer reporter Scott Fowler wrote about James's trip here: Charlotte Observer.

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