SPOKANE, Wash. – Sustainability in business – and its impact on personal, public and planet health – will be presented in a free, public talk, “Sustainable Solutions,” at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the Phase 1 Classroom Building at Washington State University Spokane, 668 N. Riverpoint Boulevard. A 5 p.m. networking reception will be hosted by Avista.Continue reading
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College of Business sustains accreditation
By Sue McMurray, College of Business
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University’s business and accounting program accreditation has been extended for five years for all degree levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This is the outcome of AACSB’s positive and constructive review of the WSU College of Business earlier this spring.Continue reading
April 23: Hospitality industry leader to give business talk
By Sue McMurray, College of Business
PULLMAN, Wash. – “Serving those who serve others” is the mission of Bargreen Ellingson’s vice president and owner Rick Ellingson (’75 marketing) who will present “Sneezing Nickels, Costing Dimes,” during the annual Burtenshaw Lecture at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the CUB auditorium at Washington State University. The public is invited.Continue reading
April 1: Business errors – massive to mundane – considered
PULLMAN, Wash. – Everyone makes mistakes, even in business. But it’s how companies respond to mistakes that determines the impact, says Chuck Munson, management operations professor at Washington State University.Continue reading
Free business advising spices up entrepreneur’s momentum
By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
TUKWILA, Wash. – An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion, according to one of Newton’s laws – unless circumstances change.Continue reading
SBDC counsel makes risky business a rewarding enterprise
By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
ABERDEEN, Wash. – Wine bars are a risky business, especially in a small town. When the local supermarket has a good selection of decent wines for under $15, wine bars have an uphill battle to bring in sufficient customers to pay the bills.Continue reading
Entrepreneurs put faith in craft, community, commerce
By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Bazaar Girls Yarn and Fibre Emporium on the waterfront is stuffed to overflowing with yarns for sale – from luxurious to country rough and in a kaleidoscope of colors.Continue reading
Trade show highlights Cougar-affiliated products, services
BELLEVUE, Wash. – More than 100 Cougar owned, managed and affiliated businesses will participate in the second annual, free CougsFirst! trade show for Washington State University alumni and friends 4-8 p.m. April 23 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.Continue reading
Jan. 30-March 6: Students prepare for business contest
PULLMAN, Wash. – Student preparation for the 12th Annual Business Plan Competition April 25-26 will include weekly “resource nights,” starting this month, hosted by the Washington State University College of Business.Continue reading
Online MBA among top 10 for academic excellence
PULLMAN, Wash. – For the second year in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Washington State University among the top 10 best online graduate business programs for its MBA and Executive MBA degrees. WSU’s College of Business was recognized for continued strides to provide a world-class education that is personalized and convenient to students.Continue reading