American Marketing Association Annual Collegiate Business Conference at UMaine Saturday

Contact: George Manlove at (207) 581-3756
Omar Khan at (207) 581-1949

ORONO — The University of Maine will host the  fourth annual  Inter-Collegiate Business Conference on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Donald P. Corbett Business Building.  The conference will bring together business leaders, government officials and business students to interact and gain deeper insights into current business environments.  The conference is primarily intended to benefit college business students from across Maine.

The conference will run from 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

“Our goal is to excite and motivate students to continue their education in business by promoting the numerous opportunities available for graduates,” says Prof. Omar Khan from the Maine Business School at UMaine.

This year’s theme is “Business Outside the Box: Strategic Planning for a Recessionary Environment.” The program will address the major issues related to surviving in this economy, a constant worry for college students who are juggling the cost of school with the stress of finding a job upon graduation.

Speakers will address subjects including: What changes our society needs to take in order to restore the economy; motivating students to step up and take initiative; encouraging students to explore business opportunities outside traditional professions and corporate tracks; and corporate strategies and tactics businesses have adopted in order to adjust to this economy.

This annual event has attracted leading business leaders and government officials. This year’s list of speakers includes John Richardson (Maine State Commissioner for Economic Development), Bill Michauds (Head of Global Sales for Segami Corporation), Zeynep Turk (Maine International Trade Center), Julie Salvato (Liberty Mutual) and Bangor Daily News staff members. The conference will cover a range of topics related to advancing one’s career and business during an economic recession. Cost for students is $10; $20 for the general public.