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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Graduate Student Welcome

Thursday September 5 • 6 p.m.-8 p.m. 
All Cofrin School of Business graduate students are invited Rosewood Cafe in Wood Hall to meet fellow students, faculty and staff! Food and beverages will be provided! 

Wisconsin Banking Association: Careers in Banking Panel 

Tuesday, September 19 • 11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. • Alumni Room
Join the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) and the Cofrin School of Business to learn about careers within the banking industry. You will hear from a panelist of local professionals working in northeastern Wisconsin and have the opportunity for one on one networking with each panelist while enjoying a light lunch. Registration is strongly encouraged, however not required. All UW- Green Bay students are welcome to attend! Register by September 11th here.

Mentoring Project Kickoff Dinner 

Monday, September 17 
This event is for mentees and mentors who are participating in the Mentoring Project this year, a program that matches first gen students with community members for mentorship throughout the year. First gen students in the CSB and select other majors can sign up to get a mentor here.

Innovation On-Ramp Weekly Workshops 

Wednesdays from September 18 - October 16 • 4 p.m. - 5 p.m • Zoom
Innovation On-Ramp is a FREE non-credit 5-week crash course in innovating, open to any UWGB student. Participants start by identifying problems worth solving, and by the end they’ve developed a pitch deck ready to present their innovative idea. Students from all majors are welcome! Email martenk@uwgb.edu for instructions on how to sign up in Canvas. 

Cofrin School of Business Fall Social

Wednesday, September 24 • 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. • Phoenix Club, University Union
All Cofrin School of Business Faculty, Staff, and Students are invited to the Fall Social! This is an open-house style event where students can connect with their instructors, faculty mentors, campus resources, and student orgs, plus there will be free food and prizes! No RSVP required. 

Company Tour: Wild Blue Technologies 

Thursday, September 26 • 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for a company tour of Wild Blue Technologies! “Wild Blue is a premier creative design agency, leveraging strategic ingenuity and unwavering accountability to craft best-in-class solutions that strengthen customer relationships, boost brand presence, and expand market categories.” Free transportation is provided. Register by September 19: Student registration link and Staff/ faculty registration link 

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

Tuesday, October 1 • 11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Phoenix Rooms 
The Job, Internship and Opportunities Fair provides an excellent opportunity to visit face-to-face with employers who are seeking candidates for full-time jobs and internship/co-op opportunities, and are interested in talking with students who are still exploring career options. Dress professionally and bring your resume!    Students: see details and a list of attending employers 

Schneider Speaking Series 

Tuesday, October 8 • Weidner 
More details coming soon.

Financial Planning Day

Tuesday, October 15 • 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Weidner
This day-long event, hosted by the Charles Schwab Center for Financial Wellness, provides company representatives and financial planning students with a structured opportunity to get to know each other and mutually advance their aspirational career objectives, plus the opportunity to learn from panels and a Keynote speaker. See more details and register by September 24th for priority matching with interviews here.

Company Tour: Marine Travelift

Wednesday, October 23 • 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 
Join us for a company tour of Marine Travelift! “Since we were founded in 1954, Marine Travelift has always built the most innovative boat handling equipment. That means we’ve got over 60 years of maritime industry experience and feedback backing every feature, option, and engineering design decision we make for our equipment.” Free transportation is provided. Register by October 16: Student registration link and Staff/Faculty registration link.

Fall Elevator Pitch 

Wednesday, October 23 • 5 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! Following the elevator pitch competition, there will be an opportunity for all attendees to network with professionals from the Green Bay community attending the competition. Students, watch for a Canvas announcement with the application link to present your Elevator Pitch. Email martenk@uwgb.edu for the Zoom link to attend. 

Innovation On-Ramp Showcase

Wednesday, November 6 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m • Christie Theatre 
UWGB students from all majors, campuses, and years in school are invited to share their innovative ideas in the Innovation On-Ramp Showcase event (register by October 21st). Students looking for additional support in preparing their pitch, can self-enroll in the Innovation On-Ramp free course, facilitated by WiSys with recorded virtual workshops led by UWGB and regional experts. Email martenk@uwgb.edu for the Showcase registration link. 

Company Tour: US Venture Center (Miron Construction, CliftonLarsonAllen, and Breakthrough) 

Thursday, November 14 • 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Join us for a company tour of the US Venture Center, a seven-story building overlooking Lambeau, including tours of Miron Construction, CliftonLarsonAllen, and Breakthrough. Free transportation is provided. Register by November 17: Student Registration link and Staff/Faculty Registration link. 

Junior Achievement Stock Pitch Market Competition  

Thursday, November 21 • 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Wood Hall
We’re co-hosting a Stock Pitch Market Competition with Junior Achievement, which will bring dozens of regional high school students interested in finance to our campus. Email martenk@uwgb.edu if you’re interested in volunteering to help with this event. 

Finance and Investment Challenge Bowl 

Friday, December 6 • 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Wood Hall 
We’re co-hosting a finance-focused quiz bowl competition with Asset Builders, which will bring dozens of regional high school students interested in finance to our campus. Email martenk@uwgb.edu if you’re interested in volunteering to help with this event. 

Annual Keynote & Networking Event

Tuesday, February 25 • 4 p.m - 7 p.m • 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. Learn more and RSVP 

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Spring Elevator Pitch

Tuesday, March 4 • 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 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! Following the elevator pitch competition, there will be an opportunity for all attendees to network with professionals from the Green Bay community attending the competition. Students, watch for a Canvas announcement with the application link to present your Elevator Pitch. Email martenk@uwgb.edu for the Zoom link to attend. 

Innovation On-Ramp Showcase

Tuesday, March 11 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m • Christie Theatre 
UWGB students from all majors, campuses, and years in school are invited to share their innovative ideas in the Innovation On-Ramp Showcase event (register by October 21st). Students looking for additional support in preparing their pitch, can self-enroll in the Innovation On-Ramp free course, facilitated by WiSys with recorded virtual workshops led by UWGB and regional experts. Email martenk@uwgb.edu for the Showcase registration link. 

Solving NEW Challenges Business Idea Pitch Competition 

Tuesday, April 1 • 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Titletown Tech, Grand Staircase
If you have a great business startup idea, we want to hear it! UWGB students are invited to pitch in front of a panel of mentoring-focused judges. Watch for canvas announcements in spring for more details. See photos from a past event. 

See the Recap of Last Year's Event

Schneider Speaking Series 

Tuesday, April 8 • Weidner 
More details coming soon.

Quick Pitch

Wednesday, April 30 • Afternoon • Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, CL504
WiSys Quick Pitch is a research-focused student pitch competition that inspires Universities of Wisconsin students to consider the impact of their research and learn how to effectively communicate it to a general audience. Participants have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their ability to explain the value of their research to society. The top presenters win cash prizes and secure a spot in the Quick Pitch State Final. See details and register here.

Plus three more Spring 2025 company tours to be announced soon!