BUSINESS EVENTS

Career Planning Workshops & Practice Interview Days

Multiple Dates • In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid
Attending job fairs, workshops and other events provides more real-world experiences and skills than what you learn in your classes. Most importantly, you can get connected with people in your field – maybe you’ll even meet your future boss.

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John Coyle Speaker Event

Wednesday, August 27 • 3 p.m.- 4 p.m. 
The Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Resch School of Engineering are partnering to bring John Coyle to campus for a keynote talk on Design Thinking and Innovation to kick off the academic year. Coyle is a 5X TEDx speaker, Olympic silver medalist, and best-selling author. This event is free and open to the entire UWGB community.

Cofrin School of Business Fall Social

Wednesday, September 17 • 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. • Phoenix Club, University Union
Come meet CSB student orgs, CSB faculty, and university resources in this casual open house style event with food and a raffle drawing. No registration required! 

Mentoring Project Fall Kickoff

Tuesday, September 16 •  Invite only 
First Generation students participating in the Mentoring Project will be invited to meet their mentors and kickstart the year. Not in the Mentoring Project? First gen business students can sign up for a mentor here.

Company Tour: Discover Green Bay

Wednesday, September 24 • 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Explore the heart of local tourism with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Discover Green Bay Visitor Center! College students will get an inside look at the visitor experience, connect with current staff, and learn how careers in tourism and hospitality drive economic impact and community development across our region. Don’t miss this chance to see how Green Bay is promoted as a top destination—and how you might be part of it! Register by September 17

Fall 2024 Job, Internship and Opportunities Fair- Business and Industry Session 

Wednesday, October 1 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Phoenix Rooms 
Meet with employers who want to hire UWGB students like you!Dress professionally and bring your resume! Registration optional, through Handshake. 

Coffee Chat with Advisory Board

Monday, October 6 • Invite only 
Select students will be invited to discuss topics with CSB Advisory Board members and CSB Faculty and Staff.

CPA Luncheon and Accounting Job Fair 

Tuesday, October 7 • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. •  Phoenix Rooms, University Union
Students interested in careers in accounting can meet with employers, hear from a speaker on preparing for the CPA exam, and enjoy lunch together. Registration required. Link to be shared later. 

Bridging Success Through Leadership: Featuring Shaleen Devgun, CIO at Schneider

Tuesday October 7 
More details coming soon.

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Fall Elevator Pitch 

Tuesday, October 14 • 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m. • Zoom
Every savvy job seeker has a personal elevator pitch to use during quick encounters with hiring officials at job fairs, during networking events, or a chance meeting someplace else. An "elevator pitch" is a carefully crafted message designed to explain your strengths, abilities, and goals to a professional or business executive. The catch is that it must be given in the time that it takes to ride up an elevator – 60 seconds or less! Register ahead to apply to present. No registration required to attend, simply email martenk@uwgb.edu for the Zoom link.

Company Tour: H.J. Martin and Son

Monday, October 20 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
oin us for an exclusive company tour at HJ Martin and Son, a leading specialty contractor headquartered in Green Bay. During this behind-the-scenes experience, you’ll tour their impressive facilities, enjoy a free lunch, and hear directly from professionals in roles like project management, marketing, accounting, estimating, and hiring. Whether you're exploring career options or looking to grow your network, this is a valuable opportunity to learn from industry experts and see what makes HJ Martin and Son a regional leader! Register here by October 6

Wealth Management Day

Wednesday, October 22 • 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
For students interested in careers in wealth management fields (personal financial planning, estate, tax, retirement, insurance, personal investing, etc.), this day-long event provides company representatives and financial planning students with a structured opportunity to learn together, hear a Keynote from the COO of the CFP Board, enjoy lunch, and have on-the-spot round robin interviews with financial firms. Register here by October 8, link to open in September

Innovation On-Ramp Showcase

Wednesday November 5 • 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • MAC 208 and Winter Garden
Calling all creative problem solvers! UWGB students are invited to present their innovative solutions to problems, with live presentations in an idea showcase to a panel of judges, and a poster presentation session. Register to present by October 23, link to open in September. No registration required to attend. 

Junior Achievement Stock Pitch Market Competition  

Thursday, November 20 • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
UWGB students can volunteer to help out with this Junior Achievement event, where high school students will come and learn about investing in the stock market during a fast-paced, often chaotic, and always fun event. Email stcsbevents@uwgb.edu to sign up as a volunteer.

Sell me Something

Tuesday, December 2 • 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. • Marketing & Sales Lab, Wood Hall 2nd Floor 
Come and practice your sales pitch! Students can practice presenting a sales pitch in a personalized, round-robin style event where they’ll get individualized feedback from Marketing and Sales Professionals. Plus, time to mingle with professionals and enjoy Hors d'oeuvres. Register to present by November 24, link to be shared in October. 

Coffee Chat with Advisory Board

Wednesday, December 3 • Invite only 
Select students will be invited to discuss topics with CSB Advisory Board members and CSB Faculty and Staff.

Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl 

Friday, December 5 • 7 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Wood Hall 
UWGB students can volunteer to help out with this event where high school students compete in a quiz-bowl testing their finance and investment knowledge. Regional finance and banking professionals will also be there volunteering. Email stcsbevents@uwgb.edu to sign up as a volunteer. 

Kitchen Table Series 

Happens twice during fall semester • Invite only
Select students from each of UWGB’s 4 colleges will be invited to have dinner with a successful regional entrepreneur, connected to that college’s career pathways

Annual Keynote & Networking Event

Tuesday, February 17 • Time: TBD • Weidner
Don’t miss the opportunity to network with students and business leaders across the Lakeshore and Northeastern Wisconsin and hear from an innovative Keynote speaker. 

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Bridging Success Through Leadership: featuring Kenny Rocker, CMO, Union Pacific

Tuesday, March 10 • Time: TBD • Weidner 
More details coming soon.

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Financial Reality Fair

Wednesday, April 15• Kress Center
More details coming soon.

Academic Excellence Symposium

Wednesday, April 29 • Cofrin Library
More details coming soon.

Kitchen Table Series 

Happens twice during spring semester • Invite only
Select students from each of UWGB’s 4 colleges will be invited to have dinner with a successful regional entrepreneur, connected to that college’s career pathways

Solving NEW Challenges Business Idea Pitch Competition 

Date: TBD • Time: TBD • 
Details coming soon

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Quick Pitch

Date: TBD • Time: TBD • 
More detail coming soon.