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March 2007

Ryan Stone (EMBA ’04) Gets His Venture off the Ground
Three years ago, Ryan Stone saw that a coming generation of lighter and less expensive jets would shake up the aviation industry. He began shaping a business plan to capitalize on the trend.

Behind the Scenes at the MBA Marketing Case Challenge
The challenge was clear – develop a global branding strategy for a computer company. In six hours.

Alumni Profile: From Big Brother to COO
Mack Koonce (MBA ’72) has seen the transformation of children's lives, first as a Big Brother and now as chief operating officer of the nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia.

Alumni Notes
Register now for Alumni Reunion 2007 & the Executive Alumni Series.

John Worth’s Career Corner: Master Your 30-Second Commercial
A key aspect of successful networking and interviewing is the ability to introduce yourself concisely and create an interest on the part of the listener.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Hosts Real Estate Development Conference and Competition
A conference for real estate professionals and an MBA competition with teams from 15 top business schools was hosted by UNC Kenan-Flagler Feb. 22-23.

Women Presidents’ Organization Founder To Speak March 27
Marsha Firestone, founder and president of the Women Presidents’ Organization, will speak at UNC Kenan-Flagler March 27 as part of the Dean’s Speaker Series.

Women in Business Conference at UNC Kenan-Flagler March 22-23
The Carolina Women in Business club is hosting the second-annual Women in Business Conference, with the Duke Association of Women in Business, March 22-23.