CBS’s Joseph Stiglitz Dissects Japan’s Potential to Finally Rebound
Columbia Business School (CBS) recently published an op-ed article by Columbia Professor and Nobel Laureate in Economics Joseph Stiglitz on a golden moment for Japanese economic growth following “a quarter-century of malaise.”
San Diego Talent & Workforce Study Reveals Positive Forecast
The San Diego Regional EDC just released its new report, Talent: Where San Diego Stands. In the comprehensive study, the EDC reviewed San Diego’s standing in talent growth and retention concerning highly-skilled engineering, science, and tech talent. Continue reading…
Argyros Economists Offer 2016 Forecast at Recent Conference
Economists at The Argyros School of Business of Chapman University recently released the results of their 38th annual economic forecast for the United States as a whole, while also focusing on the state of California and Orange County’s outlooks. Continue reading…
UCLA Anderson Entrepreneurship Bootcamp Helps Kick Start Vets
On Saturday, July 11, 2015, a group disabled veterans will use their military abilities of resilience, focus, and leadership to learn the basics of business ownership at the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) at UCLA Anderson. The event, which is hosted in partnership between the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) and the Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at UCLA Anderson School of Management, helps post-9/11 veterans with service-connected disabilities develop skills and tools needed to launch, grow and lead successful businesses. Continue reading…
Vietnamese Delegates Visit Leavey to Explore Tech Possibilities
A group of delegates from Vietnam visited Leavey School of Business in order so they might better understand business practices in Silicon Valley, according to a press release from the school. Juan P. Montermoso, Professor of Practice, hosted the group during their visit due to his first-hand knowledge of Silicon Valley. Montermoso previously worked for Hewlett-Packard for 27 years before teaching at Leavey and is also currently the president of Montermoso Associates, a high-tech consultancy that focuses on helping organizations reach and retain their most profitable clients. The delegates were led by Tran Van Tung, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology. Continue reading…
McDonough Teams Up With African Foundation To Promote Economic Growth
The Niger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI) Foundation and the Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) at the McDonough School of Business announced a partnership to support the reduction of conflict and promote equitable economic growth in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.
According to this Press Release on the McDonough Website, the two initiatice will work together to a) increase awareness of how conflict mitigation can lead to economic opportunity in the Niger Delta region; b) build the capacity of NDPI’s board, staff, and key stakeholders in best practices for organizational effectiveness and stakeholder engagement; and c) examine, showcase, and share best practices in corporate responsibility. Continue reading…
