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UNC Charlotte Forecast: Modest economic recovery should begin in 3rd quarter for North Carolina

UNC Charlotte Forecast: Modest economic recovery should begin in 3rd quarter for North Carolina

   June 21, 2012

The North Carolina economy declined by 0.3 percent during 2008 and is expected to fall another 1.8 percent in 2009, UNC Charlotte economist John Connaughton reported today in his quarterly economic forecast for the state.

However, Gross State Product (GSP) should begin to stabilize during second quarter and may signal a technical end to the recession, according to...

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Five Ventures business competition issues call for entries

   June 21, 2012

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.

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Tony Crumbley, Belk College alumnus and Chamber VP, weighs in on the Charlotte economy

Tony Crumbley, Belk College alumnus and Chamber VP, weighs in on the Charlotte economy

   June 21, 2012

Tony Crumbley, a 1972 graduate of the Belk College of Business and vice president for research with the Charlotte Chamber, recently posted an article entitled "Charlotte's Positive Economic Indicators" on the Chamber website.

To read the full article, click here:

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Charlotte Regional Partnership to honor UNC Charlotte for public-sector partnerships

   June 21, 2012

The Charlotte Regional Partnership will honor UNC Charlotte and California financier David Murdock with its 2009 "Jerry" Awards at a luncheon May 28.

The awards recognize contributions to the Charlotte region by individuals and organizations from the private and public sectors.

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MBA program plans spring break tour of Chile

   June 21, 2012

The UNC Charlotte M.B.A. program is collaborating with Vertical S.A., a Chilean education and leadership-development company, to offer a spring break tour of Chile for M.B.A. students in 2007.

The study tour will take place March 2 - 11, 2007 and will include stops in Santiago and San Pedro. In addition to participating in leadership workshops andbusiness-case reviews, students will...

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Alumna featured in Charlotte Business Journal's

   June 21, 2012

Beth Monaghan, a 1987 graduate of the Belk College, was featured in the Charlotte Business Journal's "Big Ideas" column on May 30. The column highlights successful entrepreneurs.

Beth is founder and CEO of Monaghan Group, a Charlotte-based accounting and consulting firm.

The profile is available online at...

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Plath featured in UNC Charlotte magazine

Plath featured in UNC Charlotte magazine

   June 21, 2012

Dr. Tony Plath, associate professor of finance in the Belk College of Business and one of the banking industry's top experts, is featured in the current issue of the UNC Charlotte magazine.

Dr. Plath has been a member of the UNC Charlotte faculty since 1987. His comprehensive knowledge and candid commentary on the banking industry has put him in high demand in the media...

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UNC Charlotte chancellor recommends adding football

Dubois gives thumbs up; trustees have final say
   June 21, 2012

In a presentationSept. 18to the University’s Board of Trustees, UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois recommended the University should start a football program and field a team by 2013.

The trustees took the chancellor’s recommendation under advisement. They will make the final decision whether or not to accept the recommendation, and the decision likely will come in November.

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Swartz advising Charlotte Observer readers on the economic "Squeeze"

Swartz advising Charlotte Observer readers on the economic "Squeeze"

   June 21, 2012

Carol Swartz, clinical professor of economics in the Belk College of Business, is helping readers of the Charlotte Observer maneuver through the current economic uncertainty as an advisor to the paper's column and blog, "The Squeeze."

Moderated by Observer reporter Peter St. Onge, "The Squeeze" analyzes economic data and trends and shares stories of people coping with job loss and...

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North Carolina economy on the rebound, Connaughton reports

North Carolina economy on the rebound, Connaughton reports

   June 21, 2012

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.

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