We are now two years into Illuminate, Baylor’s academic strategic plan. A lot of progress has been made in that time, especially in regard to the Give Light campaign. While we continue to work in each academic initiative featured in Illuminate, one stands out as an opportunity for us to make an impact: Baylor in […]
Let’s Talk Trade
Baylor has a long history of involvement in international trade negotiations By Kevin Tankersley The connection between Baylor University and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) dates back more than two decades, so it makes sense that one of the architects of the original agreement weighs in on its possible replacement. Joseph McKinney, PhD, […]
Food for Thought
Andres Chehtman uses market research to understand consumer habits in South America By Justin Walker Andres Chehtman works every day to decipher consumer habits as a senior research analyst with Euromonitor International. Based out of Santiago, Chile, Chehtman oversees analysts from almost every South American country, collecting data and creating reports designed to help organizations […]
Starting up the Startups
Pedro Martinez provides entrepreneurship opportunity for Mexican citizens By Justin Walker Entrepreneurship and startups are buzzwords in today’s society. They represent a new business, fresh ideas and a world of opportunity. But as Pedro Martinez points out, that’s not always the case for entrepreneurs in Mexico. Roughly 99 percent of all businesses in Mexico are […]
Developing Relationships
Brother and Sister John and Brittany are redefining “family business” By Justin Walker Relationships are important for any business. This isn’t a foreign concept for the people behind CrateBind, a custom software development firm in Dallas. In fact, relationships have played a significant role in the company’s history. Siblings Brittany and John Harlan have done […]
Cross Your Tees
Maria Vesga uses family pastime to follow dream, see the world By Justin Walker It’s amazing where a little old golf ball will take you. For most, it’s a journey around the golf course or country club, hitting birdies and bogeys. For Maria Vesga, it’s been around the globe, and she wouldn’t have it any […]
It Takes a Village
President, MFI International Manufacturing, USMC Strategic Alliance El Paso, TX By Cecilia Levine Establishing a successful company in a community creates the opportunity to give back and demonstrate true leadership. In giving back, more success follows. MFI International Manufacturing has been known for its modern manufacturing processes and proven 35-year track record of excellence, providing […]
Business Makes the World Go Round
The McBride Center for International Business hosts forums and conferences on global business issues By Justin Walker Global business relations are a hot topic in the news lately, with trade talks between the United States and other countries impacting families all around the world. But the Hankamer School of Business’ (HSB) McBride Center for International […]
Give Light: The Campaign for Baylor
Baylor Business’ Alumni are Creating a Bright Future for our Students! The Hankamer School of Business is making great strides toward our $125 million goal for Baylor University’s Give Light campaign, with more than $76 million raised so far. Since the campaign’s start, Baylor Business alumni have given more than $47.5 million to support the […]
Down a Guided Path
With retirement ahead, Terry Maness looks back on a life and career steered by unseen hands By Justin Walker Terry Maness, dean of the Hankamer School of Business (HSB), may not know the details of God’s plan, but he has seen the Lord’s hands at work all throughout the different phases of his life. Maness […]
Alumni News
1960s Jerry Moore, BBA ’61, will be honored with a statue outside Appalachian State University’s Kidd Brewer Stadium. Moore served as the head coach for the Appalachian State football team from 1989 to 2012, finishing with a 215-87 record at the school. In addition to three national championships at the FCS/I-AA level, Moore lead the […]
Baylor Business Buzz
Baylor Honors Texas Family Business for the 30th Year Baylor University’s Institute for Family Business honored the 2019 Texas Family Business of the Year Award winners and finalists with a banquet at the Paul L. Foster Campus for Business and Innovation in November. Baylor Named a Top School for Entrepreneurship Studies by the Princeton Review […]