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Virginia Wesleyan Students to Host Business Conference November 18-22
On-campus presentations and interactive panels will embrace the theme, "Business: Behind the Scenes"
University News | November 12, 2019
Virginia Wesleyan University will host its semi-annual student-led business conference November 18-22, inviting community members to participate in free presentations and interactive panels that embrace the fall 2019 theme, "Business: Behind the Scenes."
Branded the Marlin Prestige, the conference is the culmination of months of hard work by students in the VWU business course, "Principles of Management." Students coordinate all aspects of the event, exercising key management skills like product development, networking, and project and financial planning.
Daily activities include the popular "Shark Tank" competition, which closely mirrors the popular ABC television series, as well as presentations and networking events. Guest speakers include:
Jason Barnes, Chick-fil-A Franchisee, Virginia Beach/Norfolk
Monday, November 18, 8:00-8:45 p.m., Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center
Ashley Mulllinix-McLeod, Vice President of Communications, Virginia Maritime Association
“Growth and Innovation of the Port of Virginia”- Tuesday, November 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Pearce Suite/Jane P. Batten Student Center
Jerry Foley, Senior Project Manager/Telecommunications and Information
Wednesday, November 20, 11:00-11:45 a.m., Pearce Suite/Jane P. Batten Student Center
Charles Jones, Owner/Vice President/Chief of Sales, Jones Printing Service, Inc.
Thursday, November 21, 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Jane P. Batten Student Center
Merle Gilley, President, TriQuest USA
Friday, November 22, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Pearce Suite/Jane P. Batten Student Center
Conference activities are free and open to the public. For more information and a complete schedule of events visit the Marlin Prestige website.