Corporate Relations Committee
Engaging the corporate community
UNCG is committed to driving economic activity in the Triad and values the corporate relationships that are essential to fulfilling this mission. The Corporate Relations Committee (CRC), a subset of the UNCG Board of Visitors, provides local business leaders direct access to the university and demonstrates UNCG's role as a resourceful and enthusiastic partner. Representing a variety of businesses in the Triad, members learn first-hand about the university's latest developments and serve as an advisory council to help heighten UNCG's visibility and identify the best ways to serve our local community.
At the 2009 UNCG Business Summit, 176 attendees listened as Bob Ingram (GlaxoSmithKline) spoke about investing in our future — particularly investing in education with time and resources.
Meetings: The CRC meets once a month on campus. Recent topics include:
- New UNCG Marketing Campaign
- Graduate Student Research
- Spartan Athletics
- Minority Enrollment Trends
- Internship Opportunities for Businesses
- Financial Aid Issues
- Weatherspoon Art Museum Tour
- Gateway University Research Park
- Strategic Plan
Business Summit: The CRC organizes the annual UNCG Business Summit.
The UNCG Business Summit 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Keynote Speaker: James L. Turner, President & COO of US Franchised Energy & Gas Operations, Duke Energy
In his executive role at Duke Energy, Turner has overall profit and loss responsibility for the regulated business segment, the company's largest. Turner is responsible for legislative and regulatory strategy and policy, rates, economic development and the stte presidents' organizations for Duke Energy Carolinas, Duke Energy Ohio, Duke Energy Kentucky and Duke Energy Indiana. He also directly overseees power delivery, gas distribution, customer service, fuel and portfolio optimization, wholesale business, new generation projects, and environmental health and safety.
More Information: Contact Diane Picciuto (dmpicciu@uncg.edu) or Kristy Caradori (klcarado@uncg.edu) about becoming involved with the CRC or becoming a corporate donor to UNCG.
