Regional Economic Leaders Form Campus-Community Connection to Shape Workforce of Tomorrow The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) understands the vital roles the local economy and a strong employment pool have on each other. Having direct connections to economic needs allows the school to shape the curriculum for students and adjust […]
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The Social Security Conundrum
Social Security has been in the news recently, as the topic has again become a subject of political discussion. The conundrum – while workers have paid into the Social Security system for many years expecting to receive a certain level of benefits, the money may not be there when they retire. Social Security – Who […]
More...School of Business Supporting Education for Military Families
Helping soldiers, and their dependents, maximize benefits to take their educational journey and careers to the next level. Whether you are the solider, their partner, or dependent of a solider, anyone who has experience with the military knows it isn’t just the soldier who serves, it is the entire family. It can be difficult for […]
More...Business Degrees and Military Experiences
For many who enter into the service of the United States military they say it was just a calling. There is also the pull towards education. Finding the right balance between both service and education that can enhance both a service members military career and civilian career can be a struggle. Lieutenant Colonel Dax Borroughs […]
More...Strategic Doing author featured at Business and Society Lecture Series
Author Liz Nilsen spoke to more than 100 community members and students during the Business and Society Lecture Series, hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics on Friday, Oct. 28. [View Photos] Nilsen is associate director of the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama, director of operations of the […]
More...Local Resources for Development and Growth
There are many benefits to living near a university. Reasonable living costs, diverse cultural opportunities, youth programming, and community resources are the top reported advantages. At UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) one of those community resources for local businesses and organizations is the School of Business and Economics (SBE). “A thriving local community and a strong pool […]
More...Six Sigma Training to Alleviate Staffing Shortages
Working to find a solution to the urgent staffing issues so many businesses and organizations are facing At this point, everyone is well aware of the global staffing shortages and its far-reaching impact in every industry. The fundamental solutions that have resolved staffing issues in the past are no longer working to settle these issues […]
More...Why is Inflation so Stubborn?
The August inflation report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that although the annualized rate of inflation declined slightly, inflation remained at a relatively high rate. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 8.2 percent (seasonally adjusted) for the 12 months ending in August, down slightly from the July rate of 8.5%. Month […]
More...Matesi Presents at Women in Business Luncheon
A sold-out crowd heard from UW-Stevens Point Associate Professor of Management Lyna Matesi, Ph.D., at the 2022 Women in Business Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 29, hosted by Portage County Business Council. The event provides an opportunity for women in the Central Wisconsin area to network safely, talk about issues that affect their daily professional lives, […]
More...The Yield Curve and Predicting Recessions
Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Historically, the yield curve has been a pretty good indicator of pending recessions. However, it is not foolproof, and cannot predict the duration and severity of recessions. The chart below shows the Treasury yield curve on September 8, 2022. The yield curve is a graphical representation of the […]
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