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Contents Cover stories 4 6 11 4 9 6 11 16 Furthering a legacy. A CBA alumnus reaches for the stars as he successfully steers the business his father began more than 55 years ago. More than numbers. A finance faculty member teaches students the importance of application outside of the classroom. Building a business. The Michigan Economic Development Corp. director, a CMU alumnus, talks about the importance of encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit. Features 8 9 10 16 19 24 Program makeover yields collaboration. A generous donation allows a CMU business program the chance to transform into one of the best in the nation. Leading from experience. The new director of the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship is hoping to challenge students through innovation. Something ventured, something gained. Students make their passion for innovation come alive at CMU's business competition. Celebrating success. See the 2011 winners and nominate a CMU friend or colleague for the 2012 awards. Creating opportunities. A retired professor creates scholarships and encourages others to do the same. The CBA difference. The CBA Foundation, formed in 2011, hopes to shape the future of CBA programs – and students – for years to come. Inside column 17 Annual report 18 Influential impact. Senior Development Director Jay Lanctot shares how a CMU alumnus leaves a legacy at CMU through his planned giving donation. Honor Roll of Donors. CBA names supporters for the 2010-2011 academic year. Get connected 21 Alumni digest. Read the latest news about your classmates. 3

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