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Par-Tee Time Golf Outing: Success!

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The third annual Alumni Reunion ‘Par-Tee Time Golf Outing’ was a big hit among the alumni, students, staff, and faculty of Michigan Technological University as well as with local community members. The scramble was hosted by the student volunteers of the MBA Association and the American Marketing Association as well as the staff of the School of Business and Economics.  Ten four-person teams competed for a variety of cash and sponsored prizes in a fun-filled atmosphere on the greens of the Portage Lake Golf Course. The winners of the tournament were Michigan Tech School of Business and Economics faculty members Josh Filzen, Soonkwan Hong, Dean Johnson, and Joel Tuoriniemi.

Held on a beautiful summer afternoon, the event provided participants a great opportunity to network, golf, and enjoy delicious food and beverages provided by the golf course restaurant, Par and Grill. In addition to cash prizes and a 50/50 raffle, local businesses sponsored over  40 prizes for the post-tournament raffle.  Throughout the day, participants also had the opportunity to meet and interact with the School of Business and Economic’s new dean, Gene Klippel.

Thanks to the combined efforts of the School of Business and Economics, the MBAA and AMA student organizations, the support of the Michigan Tech community and the local businesses the event continues to be successful.  Plans for next year are already underway, and participants can look forward to another weekend of fun, friendly competition, and a valuable opportunity to expand their business network.

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Par-Tee Time 3rd Annual Golf Outing

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The Par-Tee Time Golf Outing will be held on August 4th, 2012

It’s that time of year, get your golf clubs out … it’s time to golf!

The School of Business and Economics, along with the MBA Association (MBAA) and the student chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA), invite you to join us for this great opportunity to network with the new dean, alumni, students, staff, faculty and community members in a friendly competitive environment. Bring your friends, all are invited!

When:
Saturday, August 4th, 2012
9am registration and practice range
10am shotgun start; scramble format

Where:
Portage Lake Golf Course
46789 US Highway 41
Houghton, MI  49931

Cost:
$70/person (must be paid by August 3rd)
MTU student price – $40
Pay day of – $320/team, $80/person
Price includes golf, lunch, cart and two beverage tickets per person.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners in each flight (which means if you’re not a very good golfer, you are still eligible to win in your category). There will also be cash prizes for the three course games,  and a special $10,000 Hole In One Contest!

Our raffle list keeps growing, Michigan Tech departments and over 70 local businesses have donated some really great prizes … hotel jacuzzi suites, ski passes, oil change, wheel alignments, spa gift basket, Aroma Therapy Whirlpool to name a few!

To register, please print the registration form here.

You can find more detailed information, as well as  sponsorship opportunities by clicking on the appropriate links.

For questions, please call Tanya at 487-2668, or email golfouting@mtu.edu.

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Webcast: Key Components of a Successful Business

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The Savvy Entrepreneur Series will host an interactive webcast on six key components of successful businesses offered by Entrepreneur Connect, in East Lansing, from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, in the conference room of the Advanced Technology Development Complex, 1402 E. Sharon Avenue.

There is no cost, and the public is welcome.

Mike Kotsis, a consultant/implementor with Entrepreneurial Operating System, which provides holistic models, tools and processes to achieve business success, will also share his experience at Optiant Supply Chain Solutions, a start-up software company; his corporate work at Dell Computer; and a small family business turnaround (Atlas Wholesale Food).

Participants will walk away focused, clear on priorities and issues, with a healthier leadership team and the tools to help them gain more traction.

The presentation, which includes a question-and-answer period, is hosted by the Office of Innovation and Industry Engagement, the School of Business and Economics and the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance.

For more information, contact Mike Morley at 487-3485 or at mcmorleyl@mtu.edu .

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Custodian Darlene Corrigan Retires

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Tanya Maki cutting the cake at Darlene Corrigan's Retirement Party.

After a 37 year career with Michigan Tech, the School of Business and Economics says goodbye to long time custodian Darlene Corrigan.  Darlene kept the Academic Office Building unofficially the cleanest building on campus since 1993 and will be greatly missed.

“Darlene attacks dirt.  If you’re going to have a heart attack on campus, do it our building,” noted Professor Emertis Jim Gale. “The doctors can come here; Darlene keeps it more sterile than an operating room.”

We thank Darlene for the time she spent with us and wish her well in all the glory of retirement.

You will be missed. Congrats!

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Entrepreneurial Lunch ‘N Learn on Tuesday

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Learn all about paying your startup team members with equity.  Attorney Don Baker of Safford & Baker, PLLC will provide a noon time webinar all about stock grants and options for startup companies. Don is one of Michigan’s most experienced attorneys in startup companies and a down to earth presenter as well.   Bring your lunch and join local host John Diebel in room 101 in the School of Business and Economics building for this informative session sponsored by the MIT Enterprise Forum.  The session runs from noon – 1pm on Tuesday April 24.

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