Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business

We're back with the 2024 Business Magazine! 🗞️💼 https://lnkd.in/gTzTAT2X Belonging is central to the college experience, personal relationships and professional fulfillment. This year, stories focus on how students, faculty, staff and alumni contribute to #WMU Haworth's ability to be a college of belonging. From affordable housing, to aviation innovation, to student competitions, our business community is creating and fostering excellence 🏅. Happy reading! On the cover: Jamauri Bogan, B.B.A.'17, MBA'19, CEO of Bogan Developments, recently opened Zone 32, a development that provides affordable housing in #Kalamazoo.

Lauren Toppen, B.B.A.'19, tops our list for The 30, #WMU Haworth's annual publication that recognizes emerging alumni! A marvelous mentor to many, here are some highlights from her career: 👔She worked her way from sales development representative to national account executive at Payscale. 🏆She became one of the top two executives on her team by the end of the year, exceeding her quota by 60%! 🐴She is engaged with the Sales and Business Marketing Association at WMU—speaking on a virtual panel of alumni and inspiring the next generation of Business Broncos. Read more about Lauren: https://lnkd.in/gc79DUPU

Bronconess Wine x Trader Joe's is the collab you didn't know you needed this Friday eve 🥂. The student-run wine brand at #WMU Haworth recently launched in TJ's Michigan stores! ""It started at the beginning of the semester, when our team had meetings with the chain account manager at Imperial Beverage (our distributor) and she was telling us about the application process for different stores. That's when Trader Joe’s became a target account," says Abby Kovacevich. "We worked with St. Julian Winery on preparing a Western Michigan University-themed box and sent the wine to California. The team and I were in class together when we got the email that Bronconess was going to be in every single location in the state! It was by far one of the greatest moments of the semester because we found out together and everybody was so excited!" Cheers to that! You can pick up a bottle of raspberry bubbly right here in Trader Joe's Kalamazoo ✨

We 🤎💛 our Business Bronco alums! Check out Taylor's story and how she's using her business education to make a difference as a type 1 diabetic.

#WMU Haworth is proud to co-sponsor The Co. Lab, a new conference coming to Kalamazoo on September 25-26. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDk5gUdD   Featuring an incredible lineup of keynote speakers 🎤 including:    Claire Lew, CEO of Canopy, will show attendees how to “Do More With Less”   Michael J. McFall, CEO and founder of Biggby Coffee, will outline the process of “Unlocking Your Inner Superhero to Get Epic S#it Done!”   Verne Harnish, owner and CEO of Scaling Up: A Gazelles Company, will break down “Scaling Up: How A Few Companies Make It And Why The Rest Don’t”   Dr. Thomas Deans, author of Every Family’s Business, will dive into “Protecting and Transitioning Family Business Wealth”   Learn more about this year's lineup: https://lnkd.in/gRJs2W6X

Congratulations to the many award and scholarship recipients from the Department of Management 👔🏆🎉. This year's recipients were honored at a ceremony during the spring 2024 semester. To see more photos from the event, browse the full album: https://lnkd.in/g4Cs8vwU

Western Michigan University's supply chain management program does it again! Gartner has ranked it as a top program in the nation for 15 years in a row 🎉 "The consistent recognition of our supply chain management program by Gartner is a testament to our commitment to engaging our students in real-world projects and internships that prepare them for immediate success in their careers,” says Dr. Sime Curkovic, professor of supply chain management. Learn more about the strength 💪 of #WMU's supply chain degree: https://lnkd.in/gg9NT_TX

Logan Burgos is hitting a home run at the Haworth College of Business ⚾️. The marketing major is all in on his dreams to work in the sports industry: https://lnkd.in/gTWNA_fC Burgos currently works for the Battle Creek Battle Jacks as the director of entertainment. He was previously the team's entertainment and partnership activation intern, responsible for the execution of in-game entertainment and promo elements. It was the perfect spot for him after a stint on the game presentation and in-arena production team with the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League (NHL) 🏒. His advice for other WMU Haworth students: "Don’t be afraid to reach out and make connections with those in your industry. The power of networking is an incredible tool, and there are people who want to help you grow." Check out the marketing major at #WMU Haworth: https://lnkd.in/gHv4Afij

Congratulations to our summer 2024 graduates! When you walk across that stage tomorrow, know that you'll always have a home at #WMU Haworth. Cheers to your success as Business Broncos and beyond! 🐴🎓💼🎉

Awesome news coming out of #HCOB: Chelsea Prebil was awarded the AWESOME Excellence in Education Scholarship! 🗞️🏆 “Receiving this scholarship will benefit me immensely. It allows me to focus my attention on my studies, as well as grow my network by connecting with the other AWESOME scholars.” Created in 2013, the scholarship provides women enrolled in full-time supply chain degree programs a scholarship as well as the opportunity to attend the AWESOMELeaders.org Symposium and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals EDGE Conference. She is one of just 20 recipients to receive this award. Congratulate Chelsea in the comments! 💼🎉 Read up on her resume of experiences at #WMU Haworth here: https://lnkd.in/gnrF4NZu