Category Archives: Business and Economics

Getting Back into the Swing of Things

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Baily

The beginning of fall, the beginning of my final year of undergrad, and the ending of month four of my fellowship with the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (SPACVB). With school and club volleyball starting up, in addition to my continued work at the Visitor Center, I have recently been a very busy […]

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UWSP School of Business and Economics Internship Expo – Summer 2021

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Interns

After a 21-month in-person hiatus, it was well worth the wait to return to the Laird Room for 65 summer interns from the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics. The largest group in program history presented about their experiences during an in-person SBE Internship Expo on Sept. 29, 2021. The last time the event […]

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Would the U.S. Default on its Debt?

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Would the U.S. Default on its Debt?

Recent political discussions have included the possibility of the U.S. defaulting on its debt. That would be irresponsible, costly, and foolish. A quick review of why the discussion on the debt limit, commonly called the debt ceiling, is currently taking place. The debt limit is the maximum amount of debt that the Department of the […]

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COVID, Vaccination Rates and Supply Chains

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COVID, Vaccination Rates and Supply Chains

Unfortunately, COVID-19 is well into its second year of affecting supply chains, prices and product availability around the world. Global trade plays an extremely important role in product availability and pricing with supply chains playing a crucial role in both. In 2020 the COVID pandemic had a significant, negative impact on global trade and supply […]

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Into the Unknown

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Baily in Wyoming

Welcome to the end of summer and the end of month three of my MBA fellowship with the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (SPACVB). This month was incredibly exciting for me as I ended phase 1 of 2 of the projects I was working on and I got to take a vacation out […]

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More than a Number: James finds success, support at UWSP School of Business and Economics

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Kae James

by Kristin AnnoyeMBA Graduate Assistant – CPS Marketing When looking over the résumé of Keiana “Kae” James, you would think the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was her dream school. She was a Noel Compass Scholarship recipient, Fund for Wisconsin Scholars grant winner, Smiley Professional Events intern, member of the Alliance of Multicultural and Diversity Organizations […]

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Flexibility, credit for work experience help UW-Stevens Point students Finish Up their business degree

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Joe Vance

Joe Vance was tired of not qualifying for a promotion. Ann Ilagan mastered the creative aspect of her profession, but she needed business knowledge. Sandy Vang took a two-year break from higher education but was ready to return. Each of these central Wisconsin residents decided to finish their bachelor’s degree at UW-Stevens Point. Each found flexibility […]

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Making Progress in Stevens Point

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Stevens Point

Month #2 of my fellowship at the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (SPACVB) and things are moving along and gaining traction. A little recap of some things that happened this month: two pages I had been working on went live, I’m continuing to work on the outdoor recreation page, and I’ve begun diving […]

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Meet Baily … Jumping into Outdoor Recreation

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Baily Kruzan

Hi! My name is Baily Kruzan and I am from a small town way up in Northern Wisconsin called Highbridge. I am currently going into my senior year at the University of Stevens-Point, as well as starting my MBA this summer as a 4+1 student. I am a double major in marketing and business administration […]

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What’s Up With Inflation?

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Inflation

The rate of inflation in the United States is generally measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is a weighted average of prices for a basket of consumer goods and services, including transportation, food, and medical care. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the change in the CPI each month. […]

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