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UNC Kenan-Flagler to offer webinar on how to sell globally

UNC’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) will offer a webinar on the “Implications of Selling Globally” on Tuesday, Jan. 31 from 1-2 p.m.

Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations to speak at UNC Kenan-Flagler

The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Iraq and Afghanistan will speak at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School on Jan. 30.

OPINION: Supporting N.C. online freelance entrepreneurs makes competitive and economic sense

A new generation of entrepreneurs is leveraging the power of cloud-based computing, social networking technologies and a host of apps to provide a broad range of services in the online global marketplace. Constituting a human cloud of talent, these Internet entrepreneurs are variously referred to as freelancers, e-lancers, soloists, project employees or pay-as-you-go help.

UNC Kenan-Flagler hosts 7th annual MBA investment competition

The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School attracted top business school students and investment professionals from around the United States and as far away as London for the 7th annual Alpha Challenge Nov. 17-18, 2011.

Johnson essay on impact of shifting demographics featured in UNC Global Research Institute report on the American South

An essay on how changing demographics are transforming the southern United States, written by Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise scholar James H. Johnson Jr., is featured in a new report, “A Way Forward: Building a Globally Competitive South,” released today (Nov. 17) by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Global Research Institute (GRI).

Africa summit examines opportunity and strategy in this new business frontier

Increased stability and more transparency in Africa’s emerging markets is inspiring confidence in regional governments, and international investment and technology are flowing there as a result, said the opening keynote speaker for the 2011 Business Across Borders Summit, “Africa: The New Business Frontier,” Nov. 3-4, 2011, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Why innovative banks focus on sustainability is focus of UNC Kenan-Flagler discussion

“Why Innovative Banks Care about Sustainability” will be the topic of a discussion at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School on Nov.15 at 5:30 p.m. in Koury Auditorium

Sarah Perez named director of Executive MBA programs at UNC Kenan-Flagler

Sarah Perez has joined the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School as executive director of the MBA for Executives Programs.

Thomas Stith appointed to N.C. Turnpike Authority Board

Thomas Stith, program director for economic development for the Frank Hawkins Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, has been appointed by the N.C. General Assembly to a four-year term on the N.C. Turnpike Authority board of directors.

UNC Kenan-Flagler to offer Forté Fellowships to Executive MBA Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler

The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School has created a new fellowship program for outstanding women applicants to its MBA for Executives Programs.

UNC Welcomes First Class to Online MBA Program

The first class of MBA@UNC began classes July 4. Students average more than 8.5 years of work experience in a variety of industries and organizations, including Bank of America, Harrah’s Entertainment and Tribal Casino Gaming, Lockheed Martin, Morgan Stanley, Pfizer, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines and Wells Fargo.

“The Big Thirst” author to speak on the future of water April 20 at UNC

Award-winning journalist Charles Fishman, author of “The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water,” will discuss how the world of water is changing at the public lecture April 20 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Kenan-Flagler names Beth Flye as MBA@UNC admission director

The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School has announced that Beth Flye will be director of admissions for MBA@UNC, its new online MBA program.

Innovating the Global Supply Chain Conference

Business and academia leaders will share research and practical applications about areas that are critical to success at the conference “Innovating the Global Supply Chain” at the University of North Carolina.

Sharp rise in optimism on U.S. economy, improved expectation on hiring, AICPA-UNC survey finds

CPAs expressed their highest level of optimism about the U.S. economy since the third quarter of 2007, according to the latest AICPA/UNC Quarterly Economic Outlook Survey.

UNC CIBER webinar provides introduction to doing business in Brazil

An introduction to doing business in Brazil will be the subject of a webinar offered by the University of North Carolina’s Center for International Business Education and Research (UNC CIBER) April 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Deloitte’s Chairman to Keynote UNC Women in Business Conference

Sharon Allen, the chairman of the board of directors at Deloitte LLP, will deliver the keynote speech at the UNC Women in Business Conference March 25.

UNC Kenan-Flagler graduates 15 firms from sustainable business accelerator

An incubator for sustainable businesses at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School recently completed its second year and “graduated” 15 innovative, early-stage sustainable businesses.

Communicating Across Business Cultures: China and Brazil

A workshop to develop cross-cultural skills in business will be offered March 18 at the University of North Carolina.

UNC Kenan-Flagler event to discuss sustainability at Burt’s Bees

“Sustainability at Burt’s Bees: Wins & Hurdles” will be the topic of discussion March 22 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Google’s vice president and treasurer to speak at UNC Kenan-Flagler on March 16

Brent Callinicos, vice president and treasurer at Google, will give a free public lecture at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School on March 16. The 5:30 p.m. talk at UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Koury Auditorium is part of the Dean’s Speaker Series.

New book on aerotropolis by UNC professor predicts “The Way We’ll Live Next”

The rise of the aerotropolis – a city built around an airport – is chronicled in a new book by University of North Carolina business professor John D. Kasarda.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Hosts Alternative Investments Conference

The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School will host the fourth annual Alternative Investments Conference (AIC), titled “Dawn of a New Era,” Feb. 16 at the Carolina Club.

UNC Kenan-Flagler wins award for innovation in international education

A University of North Carolina undergraduate business program offered in partnership with business schools in Hong Kong and Copenhagen was honored for innovation in international education by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

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