Monday, November 28, 2011

If you didn't finish all your shopping on Black Friday

Have you ever wondered how much your true love would spend if they bought all the items listed in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"? Just over $100,000.00. Not included in the cost: housing to contain all the geese-a-laying and maids-a-milking.

Source: PNC Wealth Management
 
2010
2011
% Change
1 Partridge in a Pear Tree
$161.99
$184.99
14.2
Partridge
$12.00
$15.00
25.0
Pear Tree
$149.99
$169.99
13.3
2 Turtle Doves
$100.00
$125.00
25.0
3 French Hens
$150.00
$150.00
--
4 Calling Birds
$599.96
$519.96
-13.3
5 Gold Rings
$649.95
$645.00
-0.8
6 Geese-a-Laying
$150.00
$162.00
8.0
7 Swans-a-Swimming
$5,600.00
$6,300.00
12.5
8 Maids-a-Milking
$58.00
$58.00
--
9 Ladies Dancing
$6,294.03
$6,294.03
--
10 Lords-a-Leaping
$4,766.70
$4,766.70
--
11 Pipers Piping
$2,356.20
$2,427.60
3.0
12 Drummers Drumming
$2,552.55
$2,629.90
3.0
Total Cost
$96,824,29
$101,119.84
4.4

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

By phone, email, Facebook...

Like so many others, the Swain Center has numerous ways to communicate with the public. By using various methods, we hope to accomodate everyone's preference!

Website--www.uncw.edu/swaincenter
Facebook--www.facebook.com/swaincenter
Twitter--https://twitter.com/#!/UNCWSwainCenter
Email blasts--email mackethanj@uncw.edu to be added
And of course, good old fashioned phone--910.962.2237

Contact us any way you see fit to inquire about upcoming events, check on new courses, find out about Woody's latest presentations, and more.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Presentations by Dr. Woody Hall

Dr. Woody Hall has been with UNCW for 37 years. He spends a portion of his time providing economic forecasts to various groups and organizations in the region. To see his latest presentations, visit our website at http://csb.uncw.edu/cbes/events/index.htm. His latest presentation was given at the Economic Growth Summit in Jacksonville, NC and is listed here.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Professional Development Programs

In today's economic climate, employees need an edge to set themselves apart from the competition. Additionally, employers want to enhance their current workforce through training and education. The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Conference Addressing Longterm Unemployment After the Great Recession found that "Without strategic investments in worker training, high rates of unemployment and long-term unemployment will persist, resulting in greater outlays for government, a reduction in revenues and slower economic growth."

Put the experience and knowledge of the UNCW Cameron School of Business to work for you! The Swain Center hosts professional development programs for the local public. We can also create tailored programs specific for your company. Visit http://csb.uncw.edu/cbes/profdev/index.htm to view available courses or to inquire about a custom fit for your employees.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Economic Outlook Conference 2011

We wanted to thank all who were able to attend the conference for being a part of the 8th annual Economic Outlook Conference on October 11, 2011. We had an outstanding conference this year, and have heard wonderful feedback regarding the speakers and panelists. 

The Swain Center for Business and Economic Services website also serves as the Cameron School of Business portal for providing resources, education, and events for our region’s business and professional community. Information on putting the knowledge, resources and skills of the Cameron School of Business to work for your company may be found at www.uncw.edu/swaincenter.

Please visit the conference website, www.uncw.edu/eoc , to access the economic presentations from the conference.
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