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Free Family Business On the Road Program seminar Jan 14

December 23rd, 2009
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Montana State University College of Business (CoB) management instructor Craig Ehlert will discuss “Building Excellence into Your Business” from 1:30-3:00 p.m., and again from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14, at the Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel in Helena. The seminar will be held in conjunction with the Montana Chamber of Commerce Business Days at the Capitol. This free event is part of the CoB’s State Farm Insurance Family Business Program On the Road.

Ehlert’s program will focus on how businesses can use the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award Criteria to drive high levels of business performance. The model, based on a set of universal management principles and values, allows business owners to analyze operations and develop plans for a sustainable organization.

Established in 1994 as an outreach program through MSU’s CoB, the Family Business Program offers education and information to family owned and managed Montana businesses.

With additional support from Stockman Bank, the CoB proudly introduced the Family Business Program On the Road in 2007 in conjunction with the Business Days at the Capitol. The CoB continues to develop this program by offering guest lectures and seminars on issues important to family-owned businesses in communities across the state.

The Family Business Program is the only statewide event that allows businesses to share ideas and concerns common to most family-owned businesses, but which apply to all businesses. The program also provides recognition to pioneering and successful family businesses through the Montana Family Business of the Year Awards.

To RSVP, contact Audrey Lee at (406) 994-7026 or audrey.lee@montana.edu.

To learn more about the Family Business Program, visit http://www.montana.edu/wwwdb/FamilyBusiness/FamilyBusiness.html.

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STILL TIME FOR 2009 DEDUCTIONS…

December 22nd, 2009
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Make a Difference. Reduce Taxes. Do Good.

If these are some of your 2009 goals, I have good news - THERE IS STILL TIME TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! And doing so is easy.

Whether through a general contribution, an endowed scholarship, a gift annuity, a will, or a trust, every gift to the Montana State University (MSU) Foundation helps ensure that MSU College of Business students and faculty achieve and succeed in unparalleled ways. With your support, 2009 has been another year of remarkable achievements.So if supporting MSU is something you’re interested in doing, please don’t hesitate. As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “The time is always tight to do what is right.”
To give on-line using a credit card, visit giving.montana.edu. If you prefer to mail your gift, be sure it is post-marked on or before December 31st to qualify for any 2009 tax benefits.
If you have questions or want to make a non-cash gift (e.g. stocks, life insurance, trusts, real estate, etc.) contact Jackie Sather at jsather@montana.edu or 406-994-6766. We’re always happy to help you meet your goal of supporting MSU and the College of Business.

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Happy Holidays from the College of Business

December 15th, 2009
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Another semester is wrapping up; students turn in final projects, take final exams and wrap up final presentations. The College of Business would like to congratulate everyone on another great semester. The holiday season is fast approaching and at this time of holiday celebration, our thoughts turn gratefully to all of you who have made our progress possible. May the joy of the holiday season be with you throughout the coming year.

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Exciting CoB Activities this week

December 1st, 2009
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THIS WEEK (November 30 - December 4)

Tuesday, December 1:    International Business Club (IBC) cultural party night (6:30-7:30 pm in Reid 202)

Information will be provided for those participating in the IBC’s annual trip. Interested in a leadership position or more information about the IBC? Please contact: msuinternational@gmail.com or advisor Susan McAllister, smcallister@montana.edu


Wednesday, December 2:    Human Resource and Management Club (HRMC) - Guest Speaker, Mike Hope (5:30 pm in Reid 202)

Mr. Mike Hope is a MSU CoB alumnus, has worked in upper management for Miller Lite and has small business experience as owner and manager of the Rocking R Bar, Mixers and Ferraros Fine Italian Restaurant. Mr. Hope will give advice to students about a career in management and his professional experiences. Questions? Email hr_mgmt_club@yahoo.com and join the HR Management Club on Facebook. Come early to get a free bite from the HRMC.


Wednesday, December 2:    Finance Club - Recent MSU Finance Grads: Where are they now? (6:10 pm in Reid 401)

Attend the panel consisting of recent graduates Kelly Smith - Edward Jones, Mike Antonczyck - Profitable Ideas and Rose Timmer - Western Bank. Refreshments served. Questions? Email mikel.erickson@msu.montana.edu.

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