Campus Connection

Economic Indicators planned at UW-La Crosse Thursday, March 23

A guest panel of business leaders from the region will discuss the civic engagement opportunities and responsibilities in which they have participated during the upcoming Economic Indicators breakfast at UW-La Crosse. “Beyond the Boardroom: Corporate Leadership and Community Engagement” is set for Thursday, March 23, in the Bluffs Room, UWL Student Union, 521 East Ave N. Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. with the program running from 7:20- 9 a.m. Tickets are available with and without parking for $25-$28. Pre-registration is required; registration is due Tuesday, March 21. Seating is limited. Register online at https://economicindicatorsspring2017.eventbrite.com The panel of guest business leaders will include:

• Sue Christopherson, Principal and President Emeritus at Fowler & Hammer
• Dave Skogen, Board Chair at Festival Foods
• Matt McPherson, CEO at Mathews Archery Inc.

“We are fortunate to be in a region with many fine philanthropic business leaders who have helped our communities to grow and prosper,” says Laura Milner, dean of the UWL College of Business Administration. “Their gift of time and wisdom shared at this event is just one more example — one from which all attendees can benefit.” UWL Professor TJ Brooks, chair of the Economics Department, will offer insights and perspectives on the region’s local economy and the role of philanthropy in community development. “Economic Indicators: An Update for the 7 Rivers Region” is a regional business forum. State Bank Financial sponsors the research project in collaboration with the UWL College of Business Administration and The La Crosse Tribune. The event is coordinated by the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UWL with support from the UWL Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.