Date: April 29th, 2016
Time: 6-8pm
Where: 501 Bar and Grille

We invite our Honors Graduates and their guests to attend our Graduation Celebration. Join us in honoring your achievements on April 22, 2016 in the Riverfront Banquet Center. Dinner begins at 6:15pm and the program starts at 7pm.

Event Photos:

PIZZA WITH AN ENTREPRENEUR

Date: Tuesday, April 19

Time: 11:45am - 12:45pm

Student Lounge (Located just outside the Finance LaB on the 2nd floor of Riverfront)

Come and get lunch and listen to a short presentation by Rick Tromble, an entrepreneur, a successful business owner and a gentleman farmer. We will also have a Q&A session.

ABOUT RICK TROMBLE

Rick Tromble is an entrepreneur, a successful business owner and a gentleman farmer. Tromble’s business journey began with an idea, a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan—Flint. After graduation, he implemented his plan to build a drive-thru convenience store in Lapeer, called “Pop Stop,” where people could buy drinks and snacks. He secured an SBA loan, and after successfully operating the business for just six months he sold it for a considerable profit.
He went on to purchase a cluster of retail stores after is success with his Pop Stop store. Tromble went on to sell these stores to several of the employees. After selling his second store, he went on to purchase a Taco Bell in Venice, Florida in 1988. After some struggle, his franchise was successful which lead him to add 65 more locations. Tromble and his wife went on to purchase more failing franchises and turn their story around.
In 2005 Rick and Michele embarked on another business idea: hay for horses. Michele Tromble, an equestrian, began to board horses as they sold off several of their restaurants.   The Tromble’s began to grow hay on their property in Cheboygan with the hopes of getting high quality hay to Florida. 
Over the years, Tromble hadn’t given up on his original idea to own a car dealership. He’d investigated buying dealerships in Michigan and Florida, but nothing worked out. Finally, in 2005, while shopping for some trucks for his farm, he made contact with his local Ford dealership.   While negotiating with the dealer over the price of several trucks, Tromble made an inquiry about buying part of the dealership.  Before it was over, he had purchased one third of the dealership.  Five years later, in 2010, he became a partner in a Toyota and 
Chrysler dealership. 

Get ready for the Spring International Forum & Career Fair!

Date: April 11, 2016

Time: 12pm to 2pm

Location: Riverfront Center

International Forum begins @ 12:00pm, 1st Floor Lobby

Speaker: Milan Stevanovich, Vice President of Global Strategy, Detroit Chinese Business Association

Topic: International Business Operations, Hiring Practices, and Gaining the Competitive Advantage in a Global Market

Networking for Employer Marketplace begins @ 12:45pm, 2^nd Floor Foyer

This is a great opportunity for you to network with companies and identify future internship and employment opportunities.

2016 School of Management Etiquette Luncheon

Mon, April 11th from 12pm - 2pm

Northbank Center

Free for Students

Special guest speaker, Roxanne Caine, Vice President of the McClaren Foundation,
will instruct students on improving their “soft skills”, understanding the importance of getting to know people at your table, and how to make the most out networking opportunities in any setting.

Space is limited to the first 50 students who are registered
RSVP to Kristin Arntz by email at kristicu@umflint.edu
Registration is closed at this time. 

Photos from the 2016 Etiquette Luncheon

When: Wednesday, March 30^th from 11:30-12:30

Where: The Student Lounge, located just outside of the Finance Lab on the 2^nd floor of Riverfront

Come out and have free pizza with Kevin Shaw, VP of Franchise Sales at Coffee Beanery!

About Kevin Shaw

Kevin started fixing coffee machines in the kitchen at the age of 6, he had to stand on a milk crate because like most 6 year olds he was short. He had a brief encounter at Central Michigan University cementing his entrepreneurial direction, where he started several successful seasonal businesses.  He formally joined the family business (1986) as a manager of the Ren Cen store in Detroit and soon after moved back to corporate to develop the roasting, flavoring and packaging processes that have evolved into what you see today.  He also began selling franchises in 1989. Kevin believes the glass is always half full…..if you aren’t laughing within minutes of meeting him give him more coffee and wait.

Come out and watch our competition finalists compete for the $10,000 grand prize to help fund their venture. The event is open and free to the public. A second place prize of $5,000
will be awarded as well. Light refreshments will be provided.

More Information

Events of 2015

THE ECONOMIC FORUM

December 11, 2015 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Buffet opens at 11:30 a.m.
Northbank Center Ballroom | 432 N. Saginaw St.
*Free for UM-Flint Students, Faculty/Staff & Alumni
*$10 for all other attendees

SOM and the Rotary Club of Flint invite the community to “The Economic Forum” on Friday, December 11, 2015, in the Northbank Center Grand Ballroom at 432 North Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502.

The event features a panel of financial and economic leaders who will address the topics of U.S. and World Economics. This year’s panel members are Dr. Yener Kandogan, Associate Dean and Professor of International Business, School of Management, Dr. Christopher Douglas, Associate Professor & Department Chair of Economics, Department of Economics, and Thomas P. O'Rourke, CFA, the Director/Portfolio Manager of BlackRock Private Investors Group.

SoM Etiquette Luncheon

** Free Admission: Seating limited to the first 50 registered students**

Guest speaker, Roxanne Caine, Vice President of the McLaren Foundation at McLaren Medical Center Flint, will assist students in improving their “soft skills”, discuss the importance of getting to know people at your table, and how to make the most out of your networking opportunities.

About the speaker: Roxanne Caine joined the McLaren Foundation in 2005 as the Director for Development.  Currently, she is responsible for all aspects of the Foundation including development and oversight of operations for the Hospitality House.  In addition to her work at McLaren, Roxanne is involved with several community organizations, including the Rotary Club of Flint, the United Way of Genesee County, Flint Women’s Forum, the Hundred Club of Flint and many others.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

EMPLOYER MARKETPLACE - Spring 2015

Tuesday, April 14th  |  12pm-3pm  |  Riverfront Center 2nd Floor

The Employer Marketplace provides students the opportunity to connect with employers who are seeking to hire University of Michigan-Flint business majors for internship positions and current/future job openings, with Breakout Sessions additionally provided for students to improve their employability.

Bring copies of your resume, wear business attire, and prepare to make connections that could lead to your first big break in the business world! 

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Have questions?  Contact Antonio Riggs by email at anriggs@umflint.edu, or by phone at (810) 762-3160.

VITA PROGRAM FREE TAX PREP & E-FILE

LINES FORM EACH SATURDAY @ 9AM*

FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY:  2/14 - 3/28
RIVERFRONT CENTER:  4/4 & 4/11

*Free Tax Preparation service is provided on a Walk-Ins Only, First-Come, First-Served basis. Space is limited, with services ending at 3PM each session.
 

HOW TO BUY OR SELL A COMPANY
- Negotiating M&A Deals

Monday, March 23  |  5:30pm - 7pm
Riverfront Banquet Center, 1 Riverfront Ctr W, Flint, MI 48502

Co-Hosted by Varnum LLP, Cascade Partners, LLC, and the UM-Flint School of Management

With Special Feature: Business Spotlight on Michigan student Jared Juetten and his company Fire Dragon Social, on "What Social Media Can Do For Your Business".

While the event is free to attend, guests are encouraged to make a $20 tax exempt charitable donation to the School of Management Entrepreneurs Society student organization scholarship fund.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

HAVE A SLICE ON US!
Pizza with the Chancellor & Dean

Tuesday, March 10  |  5-6pm  |  Riverfront Center Student Lounge

Stop by the Student Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Riverfront Center, tomorrow, March 10th from 5pm – 6pm, to have your questions answered by SOM Dean, Scott Johnson, and UM-Flint Chancellor, Susan Borrego! Both administrators are looking forward to hearing students’ suggestions and to address their questions and concerns.

And they are providing free pizza and soft drinks to those in attendance!

No RSVP required!

SOM RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP

3/9/15 @ 9am | SOM Dean's Conference Room

Learn to write effective resumes, how to tailor your resume to specific job openings, how to highlight your transferable skills, and tips for making better first impressions.

*Select the date of your choice when registering.

Register to Attend
 

Events of 2014

THE ECONOMIC FORUM

December 12, 2014 | 11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Northbank Center Ballroom | 432 N. Saginaw St.
*Free for UM-Flint Students, Faculty/Staff & Alumni

SOM and the Rotary Club of Flint invite the community to “The Economic Forum” on Friday, December 12, 2014, in the Northbank Center Grand Ballroom at 432 North Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502.

The event features a panel of financial and economic leaders who will address the topics of U.S. and World Economics. This year’s panel members are Dr. Yener Kandogan, Associate Dean and Professor of International Business, School of Management, Dr. Christopher Douglas, Associate Professor & Department Chair of Economics, Department of Economics, and Bill Bergman, MBA, MA, Director of Research, Truth in Accounting.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Have questions about the event? Contact Kristin Arntz at kristicu@umflint.edu, or by phone at (810) 424-3253

SOM VOLUNTEERS!

November 22nd

Calling All Volunteers:
In recognition of our 40th Anniversary, the School of Management is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity on a local community engagement volunteer project. And, in order to make the event a success, we need your help!

Free T-shirts and boxed lunches will be provided to all participants, and more information about the exact time, location and proper attire to wear the day of the event will be provided roughly 1 week prior to November 22.

CLICK HERE  to register or call Kristin Arntz at (810) 762-3253 for more details.

PROFESSIONAL MOCK
INTERVIEW SESSIONS

November 18th @ 8:30 a.m. | SOM Study Rooms

• Do you get nervous before an interview?
• Do you need practice answering traditional or behavioral questions?
• Do you have trouble thinking of questions to ask during interviews?
• Would you like to practice your 60 second elevator pitch?

Come PRACTICE your interview skills with a professional.
Get feedback as soon as you complete your mock interview.
Gain insight on answering those tough interview questions.
Interact with SOM Alumni and Human Resources professionals.
Network with UM-Flint alumni and local professionals.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Questions? Contact Antonio Riggs by email at anriggs@umflint.edu or by phone at 810.237.6680

HEALTH CARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
A PHYSICIAN'S PERSPECTIVE

Tuesday, November 4th, 2014  |  5:30 p.m.
Riverfront Banquet Center
*Presentation Begins at 5:30p.m. with Reception to Follow

About the Speaker:
Dr. Haidar is the founder and owner of EMedicalNotes, a leading electronic medical records (EMR) provider in Michigan. EMR facilitates the transition of medical practice that uses paper charting to document patients' visits to a paperless database driven way of creating and updating charts.
 

For more information visit:   www.aahcflint.org

INDOOR COED STUDENT
SOCCER TOURNAMENT

November 1  |  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
*Games Played On the Center Court Inside the Rec Center

Gather your team and play for bragging rights in the first ever SOM Indoor Coed Sstudent Soccer Tournament on November 1st, 2014. The competition is open to the first 8 teams to register, so don't wait to secure your place in the brackets!

-  8 Teams  |  7 Players Per Team  |  30 Minute Matches

-  Prizes Awarded to First Place Team Members

-  Free pizza & soft drinks will be served

Register Today in the Student Government Office:
UCEN Room 3674

INTERVIEW SKILLS & ELEVATOR PITCHES WORKSHOP

Tuesday, September 9th, 2014 @ 2pm
SOM Dean's Conference Room

Making a positive and lasting first impression is vital to landing a new job and having your ideas remember. This workshop focuses what to say, what to bring, and what to ask during an interview. You will also gain insight on how to best present your ideas, education and skills in an “elevator pitch” setting.
 

Register to attend

DUNK SOM!

September 11 | 12pm - 4pm | McKinnon Plaza

In celebration of our 40th Anniversary, volunteer members of the School of Management faculty and staff will be participating in a dunk tank session in McKinnon Plaza during this year’s #M-Gagement fair.  Come join us for a laugh and to help raise funds for a worthwhile cause! All proceeds will be donated to the Felipe Andrez Scholarship Fund.

Schedule of Participants:

EMPLOYER MARKETPLACE

September 17 | 10am - 2pm | Riverfront Center

~ BRING RESUMES & WEAR BUSINESS ATTIRE ~

On September 17th, the School of Management will be hosting a panel of experts from the Accounting & Finance industries. Companies represented on the panel include:

Edward Jones -------- Jamar Baker, Financial Advisor 
Plante Moran -------- Sydnee Adams, CPA
Raymond James ----- William Gieselman, Operations Manager
Thomson Reuters --- Kristi Gainey, Intern Coordinator

Panelists will cover a variety of topics and a Q&A session will follow the presentation. Then from 12pm to 2pm, an employer networking session will take place on the second floor of the Riverfront Center.
 

RSVP HERE TO ATTEND

SOM 40th Anniversary
Open House & Alumni Reception

AugUST 15th | 4:30pm to 6:00pm | 1 Riverfront Center W, Flint, MI, 48502

Join us for light refreshments in the Riverfront Center on August 15th as we kick off the 40th Anniversary festivities. Meet up with friends and former classmates, SOM faculty/staff, tour the SOM facilities, and take advantage of convenient parking for the "5th Annual Go Blue on the Bricks" Alumni Party at 6:00pm!

Access the Riverfront Center parking ramp by entering the ramp at the end of the main circle drive.
 

RSVP HERE TO ATTEND

"Create a Business that has Value and can Thrive Without You"

April 25 at 9:00am
Riverfront Center Room 2317

This presentation by Robert (Bob) L. Quigley, Jr., will identify 8 key attributes that others will look at to value your company. These are 8 key attributes that all business owners should focus on to maintain and enhance the value of their company and to create a company that can thrive without them. This presentation is centered on the Sellability Score, an assessment tool business owners can use to rate the performance of their company on these 8 key attributes to improve value.

The event is free to attend and light refreshments will be served at 8:30 a.m.

Networking is highly encouraged prior to and after the presentation!

Please register to attend here

Network with employers

Learn about their Hiring Needs and Internship Opportunities

Date/Time/Location:
Wed, April 2, 2014: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Riverfront Center

Presented by the School of Management, The Employer Marketplace is your chance to connect with and learn about companies specifically recruiting business students for internships and job openings. So dress professionally and bring extra copies of your resume!

Attend for your chance to win a $50 iTunes gift card, movie passes, and more! 

No RSVP necessary, but preferred HERE

Questions? Contact Antonio Riggs at anriggs@umflint.edu  or by phone at (810) 237-6680.

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS INFO SESSION

Wednesday, March 26th @ 1:45pm
Riverfront Center Room 2331

Meet with program participants and Education Abroad Office staff to learn about our international partner institutions, program costs, available scholarships, application deadlines and more.

Register to attend Here
 

FEB 26 & 27

10am - 11am

Wednesday, 2/26 - Riverfront Center Room 2331
Thursday 2/27 - Riverfront Center Finance Lab

From Do's and Don'ts to 60 second elevator pitches, this workshop will cover what to expect and how to be successful when attending job fairs.

Please register to attend here.

For questions or more information contact Antonio Riggs, Student Services Coordinator, at anriggs@umflint.edu

Capital: Credit Markets & Commercial Loans

February 28 at 9:00 a.m.
Riverfront Center Room 2317

presentation by Scott Triplett, Commercial Relationship Manager, First Merit Bank

The SOM Michigan Family Business Center is proud to host Scott Triplett, Commercial Relationship Manager of First Merit Bank, on Friday, February 28, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Scott will discuss current credit markets, commercial loan accessibility, what lenders look for when considering loan applications, and what is needed from potential borrowers. Join us for a light breakfast from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. before the presentation begins to network with local business owners and your fellow UM-Flint community members..

The event is free to all UM-Flint students, faculty, and staff, and $5 for the general public.

Light breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and networking is encouraged prior to the presentation.

Please register to attend here.

Events of 2013

THE ECONOMIC FORUM 2013

The University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Management (SOM) and the Rotary Club of Flint invite the community to “The Economic Forum” on Friday, December 13, 2013, in the Northbank Center Grand Ballroom at 432 North Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502.

The event takes place from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM with a lunch buffet served at 11:30 and the program beginning at 12:00. The event will feature a panel of financial and economic leaders who will discuss the topics of U.S. and World Economics. This year’s panel includes Dr. Yener Kandogan, Associate Dean and Professor of International Business, School of Management, and Dr. Christopher Douglas, Associate Professor of Economics, Department of Economics.

Event attendance is free for all UM-Flint students, and $10.00 per person for the public, which includes lunch.

To reserve your spot please contact Kristin Arntz at kristicu@umflint.edu or 810.762.3253 by December 9, 2013.

http://www.CrossroadConnectionChapter.com

Graduate Business Programs info sessions:

 
The same is true of prospective students. In order to assist you in making an informed decision about where to pursue your graduate degree in business, the University of Michigan-Flint hosts both On- and Off-Campus Info Sessions located throughout Michigan.
 
Follow the link below to register to attend one of our Info Sessions conveniently located throughout Michigan to get the specifics about:

•   UM-Flint                        •   Delivery Formats  
•   Application Process      •   Financial Aid   
•   Program Structure       •   Admission Requirements
 

Dates / Locations

Germany 2014 Study Abroad Movie & Pizza Night!
 

When: Tuesday, December 10th @ 6:15pm   Where: Riverfront Center Room 2317
Enjoy pizza and an award-winning action film written and directed by Wuppertal native, Tom Twyker.

We will also discuss how you can still participate in the 2014 Study Abroad trip to Germany, including information about scholarships, trip details, and more.

Please register to attend HERE so we can make sure we have enough pizza to go around!

The Michigan Family Business Center invites you to -

"Flint & Beyond: The Condition of Local and State Economy"

The MFBC is pleased to announce that our November 21st breakfast workshop will feature David Dieterle, PhD.

In this session Dr. Dieterle will look at the condition of our local economy as well as the State of Michigan. Our desire is to present his insights to you to provide a basis for your business plan in 2014 and beyond.

Come out enjoy breakfast, networking with business owners, community leaders and get the information to help you guide your business forward.

Be prepared, ask questions and meet new people. Your questions are welcome!

About our presenter: 

David Dieterle, Ph.D., is the President of the Michigan Council on Economic Education and a member of the faculty at both Walsh College and the University of Michigan-Flint. He is also the author of several books and programs focused on the field of Economics. He has frequently presented programs to educators and business leaders throughout the globe. 

Dr. Dieterle also serves on the Economic Roundtable for the Detroit branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

News of the National and global economy is readily available through their daily news. 

Where:
Warwick Hills Country Club (directions)

When:
Thursday, Nov 21, 2013
Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Seminar: 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Cost:
$30 per person (includes breakfast)
*free to MFBC members & UM-FLint Students*

RSVP Preferred. Click HERE, or call Kristin Arntz at (810) 762-3253 to register by phone.

Get an inside perspective on Companies with an International footprint.
 

Discover internship and job opportunities for all School of Management majors:
Accounting, Finance, General Business, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, and International Business
 

Attend the Expert Panel from 12:30 p.m. -1:15 p.m.
Riverfront Center, 1st Floor Lobby

• Meet Hiring Managers and Recruiters from companies like: Kellogg Company, TechSmith Corporation, and Volkswagen
• Learn about their industry and what they look for in "top-quality" candidates
• Ask questions and get answers about their business, culture, job openings, and more
   

Participate in the Networking Event from 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Riverfront Center, 2nd Floor Lobby

• Bring copies of your resume and network with MORE employers
• Dress professionally
• Discover current position openings and internship possibilities
• Meet company representatives from:

Register HERE!