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2007-2008 Speaker Series
Small Erie Business Competing in the Global Market
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Much has been said about the struggles faced and opportunities sought by Erie area businesses while competing in the global economy. Often these stories relate to larger, established corporations having the critical resources needed to engage in the international markets. But what about the smaller businesses who desire to participate globally? What are the ingredients for them to succeed? How do they protect their intellectual property while competing? The School of Engineering Speaker Series hosts four panelists from Erie area businesses who are currently establishing an international presence.Panelists Include:
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Much has been said about the struggles faced and opportunities sought by Erie area businesses while competing in the global economy. Often these stories relate to larger, established corporations having the critical resources needed to engage in the international markets. But what about the smaller businesses who desire to participate globally? What are the ingredients for them to succeed? How do they protect their intellectual property while competing? The School of Engineering Speaker Series hosts four panelists from Erie area businesses who are currently establishing an international presence.Panelists Include:
- John Beaumont, Beaumont Technologies, Inc.
- Jim Berlin, Logistics Plus Inc.
- P.C. "Hoop" Roche, Erie Plastics
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Carl B. MackMississippi State University
Building the FIRE: Foundation to Impact, Revitalize and Empower
April 10, 2008, 7:00 p.m. in 180 REDC
In 2005,Carl Mack began a new chapter of his life as the fourth executive director of the largest student-managed organization in the world, the National Society of Black Engineers, NSBE; his presence was felt immediately. In his first year he helped grow NSBE’s membership 100%, from its previous historic high of 12,842 members to 26,024 members. That year he also helped increase NSBE’s Board of Corporate Affiliates— the organizations top-level corporate sponsors — to the then elusive number of 53! The following year, another milestone was reached when Mack along with his team secured the largest single donation in the then 33 year history of the organization, $1 million.
Excited about his new challenge at NSBE, Mack realizes that to be successful, NSBE must reverse the declining academic achievement of African-American children in public education. It is that passion that fuels his efforts to truly leave no child behind.
All School of Engineering Speaker Series seminars are free and open to the public. We do ask that you notify us at (814) 898-6153 if you plan to attend the programs. For directions to the campus click here.