Finance

The University Fiscal Health Advisory Committee – tasked by WSU President Kirk Schulz to look at ways to improve the university’s financial wellbeing – has compiled a list of recommendations in its final report issued last month.

The new start date will allow more time for testing the university-wide system that will be used for such critical functions as finance, payroll, human resources and post-award grants management.

The new Contracts and Real Estate Office (CREO) will draft, negotiate, and execute all real property transactions and business contracts for the university.

A decade after opening Palouse Ridge Golf Club, Washington State University is seeking a new contract for the management and operation of restaurant services at the popular event space.

PULLMAN, Wash. – The Carson College of Business will offer “Finance Professionals Night,” a free panel presentation open to the public, 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, in Todd 276.

By Hope Belli Tinney Washington SBDC,

PULLMAN, Wash. – When bank loans aren’t an option, small business entrepreneurs often turn to private funders, including friends, family and private investors, for help.

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington Small Business Development Center

EVERETT, Wash. – Carrie deKubber has held just about every position at Bob’s Burgers and Brew over the past 20 years, but thanks to the Washington Small Business Development Center, she added a new title this year — owner.

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business

PULLMAN, Wash. – Bryan Weeks (’85 finance), head of Americas Institutional business division at Russell Investments, russellinvestments.com, and Michael Thomas, Russell Investment’s managing director of fiduciary solutions-retirement, will offer students and the public investment industry insights and career information

PULLMAN, Wash. – Four Washington State University faculty members will receive the 2015-16 Sahlin awards at the Showcase Celebrating Excellence Recognition Banquet on March 25.

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business

PULLMAN, Wash. – Regulation of consumer participation in the financial markets, including portfolio choice and investments that provide a fixed return, will be discussed in a free, public lecture 4:15-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 21, in the CUB auditorium at Washington State University.