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 […]
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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, […]
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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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There are two broad factors that affect prices – demand and supply. Generally, inflation is caused when there is a change to one of these factors. If the supply of goods is reduced for a given demand, prices (inflation) will increase until a higher price level is reached that balances the demand to match the […]
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The School of Business and Economics (SBE) at UW-Stevens Point offers a Corporate Partners program to local businesses and organizations. Through the program, an organization will be invited to connect with SBE students throughout the academic year. They will be provided a menu of interactive events and one-on-one experiences meant to educate students about their […]
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Supporting local economic growth with the latest offering in the Business and Society Lecture Series Staying at the forefront of business and local economic trends is of high priority for the School of Business and Economics (SBE) at UW-Stevens Point. Since 2020 business practices have had many shifts and changes, requiring agility. Understandably, it can […]
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Analytics gives you the power to grow in two strategic areas. It helps you understand the growth your business has had and forecast the direction your company can take in the future. It is one of the hottest topics in business today. While it has always been a growing focus, the pandemic rapidly pushed it […]
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A trailblazer, as defined by the Cambridge dictionary, is the first person to do something or go somewhere, who shows it is also possible for other people. The School of Business and Economics, Continuing Education, and the MBA program from UW-Stevens Point are hosting their second annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference around this foundational idea of […]
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at UW-Stevens Point (UWSP) has a strong culture around thriving communities and local economies. The culture of service found among MBA students, referred to as candidates, is remarkable. As of May, 2022 the alumni of the program work at 47 unique organizations, while volunteering at 79 unique organizations. […]
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The MBA program at UW-Stevens Point was developed with local economic impact in mind, including unique course offerings in business-to-business sales and marketing When the faculty members of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) School of Business and Economics (SBE) were exploring the addition of the Master of Business of Administration (MBA) degree, they knew […]
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