Events sponsored by the Leaders, Investors, and Entrepreneurs academic community include:
Our Business Behind the Scenes tours give students an insider’s view of the world of business.
10/17/2008 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 pm. Pepsi Bottling Group (www.pbg.com)
Have you noticed that only the only soda and water available at Carroll Community College are Pepsi products? That is because the college has an exclusive contract with Pepsi. Pepsi provides the college with free cases of soda for activities sponsored by the Student Life Office, scholarship money for students available from the CCC Foundation Office, and commission money on every Pepsi product sold on campus.
The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) is the world's largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages — some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. Generating nearly $14 billion in annual sales, PBG operates in the United States, Canada, Greece, Mexico, Russia, Spain and Turkey, accounting for more than one-half of the Pepsi-Cola beverages sold in North America, and about 40 percent of the Pepsi-Cola system volume worldwide. The PBG sales force of more than 30,000 customer representatives sells and delivers nearly 200 million eight-ounce servings of Pepsi-Cola beverages per day.
The fastest growing segment of PBG’s business is non-carbonated beverages, including the number one brand of bottled water in the U.S., Aquafina. PBG's non-carbonated portfolio includes Tropicana juice drinks, Lipton Iced Tea, Starbucks Frappuccino and Doubleshot, the SoBe line of healthy refreshment beverages, Dole juices and a leading array of Energy drinks, with Mount Dew Amp, SoBe No Fear and SoBE Adrenaline Rush.
Join us on this tour and see how Pepsi’s soda and water products are bottled.
Special tour requirements: Long pants required, no open toed shoes, cameras, backpacks, or knapsacks.
Register: Seats are limited, so register early at the Cashier's Office. The cost of this trip is $5.00.
Location: We will meet at the Information Desk at 8:30 on the day of the trip and travel by van to the Cheverly, Maryland facility.
11/7/2008 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fila Distribution Center
Curtis Bay (Baltimore)
Fila was conceived in Italy in 1911, but made a dramatic debut as an elite performance shoe brand in 1973. Worn by such notables as Bjorn Borg and Tom Watson, the brand became a world player while capturing the loyalties of the individual athletes in the 1980s.
Fila has dominated the tennis scene, from clay court ingenuity in design detailing to a 22-year sponsorship of the U.S. Open. The brand has tailored its suite of clothing and footwear to the elite athlete, and also has made the same luxury offering accessible to spectators. More than an icon, Fila seeks both an on- and off-court presence that speaks to personal involvement. Fila has carved its niche as a brand that not only caters to the well-heeled, but to the individual performer.
In the 1990s, Fila introduced footwear for runners and found its way to Kenya—a land where children ran barefoot for miles on dirt roads with tea fields their only grandstands. The Kenyan nationals took the sport by global storm while Fila helped cultivate the talent at the grassroots level. It is a philosophy that endures into the 21st Century with the brand fully dedicated to providing opportunity to people.
Come join us on a visit to the Fila distribution center to see how these products are shipped all over the world.
Special tour requirement: No open toed shoes.
Register: Seats are limited, so register early at the Cashier's Office. The cost of this trip is $5.00.
Location: We will meet at the Information Desk at 9:00 on the day of the trip and travel by van to the Cheverly, Maryland facility.
11/21/2008 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. UMBC Tech Center Tour
Are you an entrepreneur? Are you interested in science or technology? If so, this may be the trip for you. According to their website, University of Maryland, Baltimore County's business Incubator and Accelerator (part of bwetch@UMBC Research and Technology Park) is home to more than 20 start-up and emerging high-tech and bioscience companies. UMBC's Incubator also operates an Idea Lab to help UMBC students and faculty develop businesses. The companies in UMBC's Incubator and Accelerator support over 250 jobs, including more than 50 UMBC students. Most of the companies work closely with UMBC faculty and staff. techcenter@UMBC has successfully helped companies acquire Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) and Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) funding. Join us on a tour of the facility in Catonsville, MD. Students should bring money for lunch with the group.
Register: Seats are limited, so register early at the Cashier's Office. The cost of this trip is $5.00.
Location: We will meet at the Information Desk at 9:00 on the day of the trip and travel by van to the Catonsville, Maryland facility.
12/5/2008 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. New York City
Join us for a trip to New York. We will begin the day by touring the gold vault at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Continue with the group for a guided tour or spend time shopping and sightseeing.
Special tour requirements: There are a number of requirements for entering the Federal Reserve Bank. Security regulations require visitors to leave cameras, briefcases and other packages in locked closets in the bank's lobby. All visitors are required to show valid state or federal issued photo ID and pass through a metal detector.
Register: The cost of this trip is $10. Students should register by making payment at the Business Office by 11/20/2007. Seats are limited, it is important to register early.
Location: Look for the bus in the circle in front of the college. The bus will leave promptly, so it is important to arrive a little early.
The Film Series sponsors films with a business twist, from " Pirates of Silicon Valley" to "Supersize Me."
10/8/2008 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. "An Inconvenient Truth"
10/8/2008 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. "An Inconvenient Truth"
If the vast majority of the world's scientists are right, we have just ten years to avert a major catastrophe that could send our entire planet into a tail-spin of epic destruction involving extreme weather, floods, droughts, epidemics and killer heat waves beyond anything we have ever experienced.
But who is responsible? Can this crisis be averted?
Al Gore’s documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth” makes the argument that we can no longer afford to view global warming as a political issue - rather, it is the biggest moral challenge facing our global civilization. Admirers of the film applaud the science and the visuals, while critics claim that Gore’s personal agenda should not be everyone’s.
Register: Registration not required.
Location: Daytime showing (2:00-4:00) Room M157
Evening showing (7:00-9:00) Room N205
11/11//2008 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. “Pirates of Silicon Valley”
11/11/2008 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. “Pirates of Silicon Valley”
Ever wondered how the companies Apple and Microsoft were formed? This movie is a biographical look at the men who founded Apple and Microsoft and a look at the early days of the companies. Noah Wyle and Joey Slotnick portray Apple founders Steve Job and Steve Wozniak. Anthony Michael Hall and John DiMaggio play Microsoft's Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer. The film attempts to compare the two firm's operations and differences in the founder's operations.
Register: Registration not required.
Location: Room L287, Carroll Community College
The Guest Lecturer Series gives students an opportunity to learn from the experts – local business leaders and consultants.
10/15/2008 3:30-4:30 p.m. Got (Work) Attitude?
Employers want more than just skilled workers. Come learn about the attitudes and mind sets that will help you be successful throughout your life.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, students should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118.
10/27/2008 3:30-4:30 p.m. Soft Skill Analysis
What are soft skills? Motivation and team work, just to name two. There are many others and employers tend to hire those who can demonstrate and use them. Come discover the skills you have and learn how to acquire new ones.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, students should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118.
11/6/2008 3:30-4:30 p.m. Self Sales
11/19/2008 4:30-5:30 p.m. Self Sales
Advertisers have just 30 seconds to sell a product; your resume is no different. Most employers scan resumes for 30 seconds to decide if they want to interview someone. Learn to market your special talents and experiences that will make them want to know more about you.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, students should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118.
11/14/2008 2:00-3:00 p.m. The Government is Hiring!
Lots of positions will be open in the next few years. Ever heard of a KSA? How is a federal resume different from a regular resume? Invest a couple of hours for the answers, plus get contacts for federal job postings.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, students should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118.
12/3/2008 4:00-5:00 p.m. Tell me something about yourself…
…is a hard question for most people. What do they want to know? Come learn and practice the answer to this and other tough questions.
Register: While there's no cost for the workshop, students should register by calling 410-386-8523 or stopping by the Student Life Office, Room A118.
The Transfer Road Trips give students an opportunity to explore their options in transfer.
Check back for updated information!
12/8/2008 5:30-6:30 p.m. Student Awards Ceremony
The entire calendar of events for the semester is provided here to give readers an overview of the range of activities offered. Although some events have expired, readers can see the total picture of events through this comprehensive listing.All students are invited to attend this special event. Students receiving the Sturm Scholar award for academic excellence will be recognized. In addition, students will be inducted into Alpha Beta Gamma, the business honor society.
Registration is not required.
Location: Great Hall
