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October 2009

Thriving in Tumultuous Times: TigerTek weathers its second recession
Peter Mitchell (MBA ’84) tells how he overcame losses right after acquiring Oakley Motor Repair in 1998 which he renamed TigerTek Industrial Services.

An experiential approach to developing leaders is right on target
UNC Kenan-Flagler has taken an innovative approach called the Leadership Initiative. It offers an integrated series of opportunities that develop leadership abilities during school. And students learn a model for continuing leadership growth after graduation.

Alumni Profile: Jay Patel (BSBA ‘04), Hotelier
Growing up, Jay Patel (BSBA ‘04) spent many summer weekends at hotels — working not vacationing. He and his brother made beds, cleaned swimming pools, repaired furniture and landscaped at hotels his father ran in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Alumni Notes
Reunion 2009 recap, check out our career development services, and welcome to Jane Atkins, UNC Kenan-Flagler's new associate dean for advancement.

John Worth's Career Corner: You CAN Change Industries in this Difficult Job Market!
In this Career Corner article, John Worth profiles one of our alumni who recently switched industries as part of a successful job search.

Companies must address the communications preferences of millennials, new research finds
The day will soon be here when a job offer may hinge on a Tweet. As baby boomers retire, companies must hire and retain younger employees. People 28 and younger connect through social networks. Forward-thinking recruiters have begun to use Facebook, MySpace, You-Tube and Twitter to attract young workers.

The UNC Kenan-Flagler Atlanta Breakfast Series
The UNC Kenan-Flagler Atlanta Breakfast Series brings together alumni focused on networking as they share a meal and some continuing education.

From the UNC Kenan-Flagler blog: Sustainability at Wal-Mart
Joel Thomas (MBA ’11) provides an inside look at a brown bag lunch with Wal-Mart's vice president of sustainability, Matt Kistler.

Albert H. Segars to speak at the 2009 Megatrends Speakers Series
Albert H. Segars will discuss trends and paradoxes of business strategy at the 2009 Megatrends Speakers Series presented by The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School on Tuesday, Nov. 17.