Two moments of clarity may not tell the story a lifetime of success, but they do go far to explain why Paul Thomas is teaching Management 101 at Northern Arizona University. His students, hopefully, are paying close attention. At one end of the timeline, more than 30 years ago, Thomas is a … [Read more...] about Business Exec Bringing Experience to Classroom
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Business Predictions for the New Year
A New Year brings a sense of renewed energy and hope for things to come. It also brings predictions for what to expect from the New Year. You can find predictions about who will win the Super Bowl, the rise of Apple TV, the growing power of Social Media, and the economy. Kiplinger has provided some … [Read more...] about Business Predictions for the New Year
NAU’s Business Outreach
The business environment is more dynamic and uncertain than at any time in recent history. Fortunately, Arizona businesses can turn to Northern Arizona University’s Alliance Bank Business Outreach Center (ABBOC) for help in navigating today’s choppy waters. Since 1999, ABBOC has provided services to … [Read more...] about NAU’s Business Outreach
New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
Craig Van Slyke, Ph.D., just celebrated his one-month anniversary as the new dean of the Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Dean Van Slyke believes the college should develop existing partnerships between the business community and the college and work on creating more … [Read more...] about New Dean of NAU Business School Aims to Partner with Local Business
NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Craig Van Slyke, associate dean for Academic Programs at the John Cook School of Business at Saint Louis University, has been selected as the dean of The W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University, effective July 1. Van Slyke said NAU's focus on increasing access to … [Read more...] about NAU Getting New Dean for Business College
Moving Forward with Business Ideas
On Monday, a panel of local business people will answer some key questions. Among them: 'How do I start my own business?' And 'How do people end up as entrepreneurs?' The event is sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and the NAU W. A. Franke College of … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Business Ideas
Business Students at Upcoming Research Symposium
Over the past few semesters, Northern Arizona University (NAU) senior Tereas Bermensolo-Cutler has been working on not one, but two research projects – projects she has been preparing for presentation at this month’s NAU Undergraduate Symposium. Bermensolo-Cutler is analyzing the organizational … [Read more...] about Business Students at Upcoming Research Symposium
NAU Business Students Awarded Prestigious Internship
Two Northern Arizona University students from the W.A. Franke College of Business have been awarded the prestigious Indigo Partners, LLC internship. Brian Kent and Justine Henderson, both accounting majors, were selected after a rigorous interview process. Indigo Partners is a venture capital … [Read more...] about NAU Business Students Awarded Prestigious Internship
Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in … [Read more...] about Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay
As the national worker shortage is mirrored in Arizona, many employers are wondering how they can attract good people. Charn McAllister, a management professor at Northern Arizona University’s Franke College of Business, says the pandemic delivered a one-two punch. “The losses suffered by most … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Hiring Woes May Be Here to Stay