Business, finance, jobs and the economy

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

New scaling method can reduce trucking firm turnover, costs

Central Michigan University researchers are working with trucking companies to reduce driver turnover, a significant and costly industry problem. The logistics research has discovered that difficulty in driver retention stems from a failure on the part of trucking firms to... Read the Story

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Experts tackle election issues, statewide effects at CMU Griffin Forum

Americans can make their mark by voting in what is sure to be one of the most historical presidential elections to date. To assist them in making their choice, voters will learn more about important issues surrounding this election and how the results impact Michigan as six of the state's leading journalists and political figures share their perspectives during Central Michigan University's Fall 2008 Griffin Policy Forum Oct. 22. Read the Story

Friday, May 9, 2008

CMU lands top rankings on Barron's lists for fifth straight year

As the Barron's Challenge stock-picking contest marked its fifth anniversary, Central Michigan University has maintained its record for holding at least one top 10 spot in each of the contests to date. Read the Story

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Parties and wild game drive success for graduating CMU entrepreneur

Central Michigan University senior Cason Thorsby won't be looking for a job after graduation this May, as he will be using his extra time to run the two businesses he started as an undergraduate entrepreneurship student. Read the Story

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Family inspires CMU business plan competition winners

Central Michigan University's business plan competition first-place winners have two things in common: they are both women and both of their business ideas were inspired in someway by members of their family. Read the Story

Friday, April 25, 2008

CMU professor's third textbook educates on contract law

A textbook written by a Central Michigan University faculty member will help undergraduate students learn about the contracts they will undoubtedly face throughout their lives. Read the Story

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Deceased CMU student to be inducted into business honor society

Andrew Benedict never saw the letter from Central Michigan University inviting him to be inducted into a prestigious international business honor society. It was mailed the week following his death. The Lowell senior was scheduled to graduate in May with... Read the Story

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

CMU institute to produce industry-trained salespeople

As a demand from industry guides a nationwide trend toward specialized training in sales, Central Michigan University has joined forces with a nationally prominent sales training and consulting organization to offer its students a distinct intense sales training program. Through... Read the Story

Thursday, February 28, 2008

New CMU programs aimed at helping to improve economy

Two new innovative online programs at Central Michigan University, created for working professionals, will help improve the economy in Michigan and beyond by adding direct value for the students' employers. Read the Story

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

CMU prof reveals personal investing behavior of the pros

A Central Michigan University professor who set out to discover whether or not finance professors practice what they preach found that they often do not and that they actually have less investing experience than one might expect. CMU assistant professor... Read the Story

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

CMU-RC to host business intelligence summit

Central Michigan University Research Corp. will host a summit Feb. 7 for business leaders, state regulators and legal experts on the use of advanced analytics techniques in meeting state and federal regulations. Read the Story

Thursday, January 31, 2008

CMU professor serves second SEC committee term among elite company

A Central Michigan University accounting faculty member will serve a second term with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' Securities and Exchange Commission Regulations Committee. Read the Story

Friday, January 18, 2008

CMU students lead national stock-picking contest

With nearly 2,000 college students competing nationwide, two Central Michigan University undergraduates hold top rankings at the halfway point of the Barron's Challenge stock-picking contest for college students and professors. CMU seniors Nick Schmidt of Fenton and Tyler Stovall of... Read the Story

Thursday, November 29, 2007

CMU business students take learning to Milwaukee

Twelve Central Michigan University students had the opportunity to learn from two of the largest corporations of their kind in the U.S. Members of CMU's SAP student user group met with employees of the Miller Brewing Co. and the Harley-Davidson Corp. in Milwaukee, Wis., to learn more about how SAP software is utilized in their companies. Read the Story

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Executive in Residence program at CMU offers business insight

For the past 20 years, the College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University has brought in top-level executives &mdash many of whom are CMU graduates &mdash to speak to students about their business success and experiences. The Dow Corning... Read the Story

Friday, September 21, 2007

CMU student wins contest, scores $500 for Poopy Potty idea

A Central Michigan University student has developed a device that will allow pet owners to spend less time picking up after their dogs and more time enjoying their walk. Read the Story

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

CMU study reveals impacts of tribal casinos statewide

Social and economic impacts commonly associated with tribal casinos in Michigan are the focus of a new Central Michigan University study. Read the Story

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

CMU to offer only online MBA program with high-demand business software training

Central Michigan University is revolutionizing its master of business in administration program giving working professionals the opportunity to continue their careers while learning software that is used by 85 percent of all Fortune 1000 companies. Read the Story

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

CMU RENEWS AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN; BUSINESS STUDENTS TO BENEFIT

Central Michigan University President Michael Rao has signed an agreement with the president of the University of Groningen to continue a long-standing relationship between the two schools and expand upon that agreement in order to benefit more students. Read the Story

Friday, July 6, 2007

CMU TO INTRODUCE BUSINESS EDUCATION TO POTENTIAL STUDENTS

Potential students curious about Central Michigan University's business-related programs will have a chance to explore their options at the inaugural College of Business Administration Day on July 27. Read the Story

Thursday, May 31, 2007

HR GROUP WITH SEVERAL CMU TIES EARNS NATIONAL DISTINCTION

A local organization whose executive board includes five Central Michigan University employees has earned a national award. Read the Story

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

CMU FACULTY FIND THAT SPECIAL OLYMPICS GAMES HAVE MILLION-DOLLAR IMPACT ON LOCAL ECONOMY

Along with bringing a sense of pride to the Central Michigan area, Central Michigan University economics faculty members have found that the Special Olympics Michigan State Summer Games also make a significant financial impact on the local economy. Read the Story

Thursday, May 10, 2007

CMU STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE CHINESE CULTURE AND BUSINESS PRACTICES

A group of Central Michigan University business students will get up close and personal with Chinese culture and business practices on a two-week trip to China. Read the Story

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

CMU STUDENTS FIND WORK IN MICHIGAN

Patty Haslett had given up hope of finding work in Michigan. Read the Story

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

CMU ACCOUNTING PROFESSOR RECEIVES PROFESSIONAL WRITING AWARD

Central Michigan University accounting professor Tom Weirich has been awarded the 2006 Max Block Award from "The CPA Journal" for a recent professional writing endeavor. Read the Story

Monday, April 23, 2007

CMU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RECEIVES BUSINESS ACCREDITATION EXTENSION

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International has notified Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration that its business accreditation has been extended, an accreditation the college has continually held since 1983. Read the Story

Friday, April 20, 2007

CMU, LABELLE ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER HONORED FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION EFFORTS

Central Michigan University and the College of Business Administration's LaBelle Entrepreneurial Center are making the grade in the Michigan business world. Read the Story

Monday, April 16, 2007

CMU INTRODUCES NEW MINOR IN EVENT MANAGEMENT

Central Michigan University students from all disciplines can learn the ins and outs of planning large- and small-scale events thanks to a new minor at the university. Read the Story

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

STATE'S ENTREPRENEURIAL DYNAMISM FINDINGS TO BE PRESENTED AT CMU

The current and future state of Michigan's entrepreneurial economy will be in the forefront as the findings of the 2006-07 Michigan Entrepreneurship Score Card are presented at Central Michigan University April 18. Read the Story

Monday, April 2, 2007

CMU STUDENT TO INTERN WITH MICHIGAN'S FIRST GENTLEMAN

One Central Michigan University student will be able to experience life at the state capitol this summer. Read the Story

Thursday, March 22, 2007

CMU FINANCE STUDENTS HEADED TO NEW YORK CITY; WILL JOIN AUDIENCE OF CNBC PROGRAM

Students from Central Michigan University's Financial Management Association will travel to New York City this week to get a real-world look at the world of finance, including an opportunity to be part of a live studio audience for a new CNBC television program. Read the Story

Monday, March 5, 2007

CMU PROFESSOR TO DISCUSS ENERGY ISSUES AT FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION CONFERENCE

Central Michigan University finance and law professor, Ted Bolema, will join the ranks of scholars from throughout the country as a panelist at a public conference hosted by the Federal Trade Commission titled "Energy Markets in the 21st Century: Competition Policy in Perspective." Read the Story

Monday, February 26, 2007

CMU PROFESSOR FILES BRIEF WITH U.S. SUPREME COURT

Attorney and Central Michigan University professor Theodore Bolema has helped East Lansing-based economic consulting firm Anderson Economic Group LLC file a brief today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's announcement on Dec. 7 that it would review the standard of review for minimum resale price maintenance. Read the Story

Tuesday, December 12, 2006

SHORT PEOPLE COULD WIN BIG WITH CMU STUDENT'S BUSINESS PLAN

Central Michigan University senior Linzi Roberts, standing at just 4 feet 10 inches, often is frustrated with trying to find clothes that fit her just right. She used that frustration, along with a lifelong dream, to fuel an award-winning business plan that could help people like her find the clothes they need. Read the Story

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

CMU TO SHOWCASE MICHIGAN'S BOOMING TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY

It may be difficult to top the World Series and Super Bowl, but Central Michigan University will give it a valiant effort as it spotlights the city of Detroit by hosting the 12th Annual Association for Information Technology Professionals National Collegiate Conference in the Motor City next spring. Read the Story

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

NEW CMU REAL ESTATE PROGRAM TO IMPACT GROWING FIELD

As many fields are experiencing a decrease in employment opportunities, the real estate development field continues to grow. Central Michigan University graduates are ready to be at the forefront of these opportunities through a new real estate development and finance program, only the second of its kind in the state. Read the Story

Monday, November 20, 2006

CMU OFFERS HELP TO DISPLACED AUTOWORKERS

Central Michigan University's off-campus programs has launched a new Web site to help displaced automotive workers retool for new careers. Read the Story

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

CMU STUDENT WINS SCHOLARSHIP FROM REGIONAL EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIP ASSOCIATION

Choua Vang's dedication to academics, campus involvement, integrity and character made her a unanimous choice to receive a scholarship from the Midwest Cooperative Education and Internship Association. Read the Story

Thursday, October 19, 2006

CMU STUDENTS BRIDGE GAP BETWEEN ADVERTISERS AND COLLEGE MARKET

Companies targeting the college-aged market will be happy to know that a team of college students, including two from Central Michigan University, have found new ways to connect to this profitable age group. Read the Story

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

DETROIT BUSINESSMAN'S GIFT OFFERS POWERFUL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE TO CMU STUDENTS

With a generous gift and a creative business mind, a Detroit area business owner has twelve Central Michigan University students focusing not on homework, but on motorcycles and power sports. Read the Story

Thursday, October 12, 2006

CMU BUSINESS STUDENTS REV UP FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POWER SPORTS AUCTION

Twelve Central Michigan University students are out for a wild ride as they gain hands-on experience through marketing and auctioning off Harley-Davidson motorcycles, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles through the CMU College of Business Administration Harley Davidson and Power Sports Live Auction. Read the Story

Friday, September 15, 2006

CMU STUDENT PROJECT RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Central Michigan University Master of Business Administration student and Novi native Monica Mull never guessed that when she began her graduate program project it would lead to a national award, an initiative implemented by CMU and a new job, but it did. Read the Story

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

CMU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION NAMES NEW ASSOCIATE DEAN

The Central Michigan University College of Business Administration has named Monica Holmes as associate dean. Read the Story

Monday, August 28, 2006

BUSINESSES, INDIVIDUALS CAN HIRE CMU STUDENTS FOR PART-TIME OR TEMPORARY JOBS VIA ONLINE SYSTEM

With the support of an alumnus and trustee, two Central Michigan University offices have joined forces to help connect off-campus employers with one of the area's largest pools of potential employees - CMU's student body. Read the Story

Friday, August 25, 2006

FORUM AVAILABLE ON FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Central Michigan University faculty and mid-Michigan business owners will get a primer Aug. 31 on winning federal research dollars and small business loans. Read the Story

Thursday, June 22, 2006

TRANSLATION COMPANY FROM MIDLAND BECOMES AFFILIATE OF CMU RESEARCH CORP.

A Midland-based translation company is the newest affiliate of Central Michigan University Research Corporation's Technology Business Accelerator Program. Read the Story

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

CMU RESIDENCE HALL NAMING HONORS FABIANO FAMILY

A family whose business roots started in Italy is extending its legacy to Central Michigan University. Read the Story

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

CMU STUDENT TECHNOLOGY GROUP WINS NATIONAL AWARD

Students in the Central Michigan University Association of Information Technology Professionals won the Student Chapter Outstanding Performance Award at the 2006 National Collegiate Conference in Dallas. Read the Story

Friday, May 5, 2006

CMU STUDENTS, PROFESSOR, TRUSTEE ON BARRON'S LISTS

Central Michigan University is the only college in the nation to have a professor and a student on the top 10 lists of the 2006 Barron's collegiate stock-picking contest. Read the Story

Tuesday, May 2, 2006

MOUNT PLEASANT/CMU SMARTZONE COMPANY HONORED AS ONE OF 'MICHIGAN 50 COMPANIES TO WATCH'

IDV Solutions, which is a Mount Pleasant SmartZone affiliate company, has been recognized as one of the "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch." The honor was announced at a ceremony sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation during the second annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event April 19 at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. Read the Story

Thursday, April 20, 2006

PERFORMANCE AND PROFITS CAN STOP DISCRIMINATION

Performance on the job and profits can dissolve discrimination. Read the Story

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

CMU ACADEMIC LEADER NAMED FIRST CAMPBELL ENDOWED PROFESSOR

An academic leader in business forecasting will use a Central Michigan University endowed professorship award to enhance his teaching skills and attend professional meetings that will expand his expertise in marketing research and forecasting. Read the Story

Monday, April 3, 2006

SPEAKEASY PRESIDENT FEATURED AS CMU DOW CORNING EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE

Central Michigan University alumnus and Speakeasy Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Bruce A. Chatterley will speak about the impact of change in business at 11 a.m. April 6 in the Bovee University Center Auditorium. Read the Story

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

CMU ASSOCIATE BUSINESS DEAN TO BE DEAN AT MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY

JoAnn Linrud, interim associate dean of Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration, has accepted a position as dean of the College of Business at Minot State University, effective July 1. Read the Story

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

CMU STUDENTS RECEIVE $500 DOW AWARDS FOR SAP EXCELLENCE

Three Central Michigan University students with exceptional academic achievements in their study of SAP business software will receive $500 each at a noon luncheon April 7 at The Embers in Mount Pleasant. Read the Story

Monday, March 6, 2006

CMU STUDENT SELECTED FROM NATIONAL POOL OF CANDIDATES TO SHADOW REEBOK'S VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING IN BOSTON

A hockey-playing Central Michigan University student who recently won a national contest hopes to get a sneak peek at Reebok's new line of hockey apparel when she claims her prize: a job shadow experience at the company's Boston headquarters. Read the Story

Tuesday, February 28, 2006

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