Competing in the Washington State University College of Business’ 12th Annual Business Plan Competition last weekend in Pullman, students from the university and regional high schools, as well as international teams from Tanzania, Switzerland and China, showcased their entrepreneurial ideas and business planning acumen before panels of academics and real-world industry professionals.
By Kathy Barnard, University Communications PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd announced this morning the appointment of John Gardner as new vice president for development and CEO of the WSU Foundation. Gardner will assume his new responsibilities effective July 1.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.