We had a relatively small group at the recent conference in New Orleans, but the feedback was great. The sessions were well attended and lively, despite the projector bulb going out. The hotel was lovely and conveniently located near the French Quarter. We are now gearing up for our Spring conference in Nashville, TN at the Waymore’s Guest House & Casual Club. It’s a lovely hotel located near numerous attractions Nashville has to offer. Next year marks IGBR ten year anniversary, though its roots go back nearly 30 years, so we are very excited about what the future holds for the organization.
We have a few seats available on the IGBR Board of Directors, so please send us an email if you are interested in learning more about joining the board and being an ongoing part of IGBR’s future growth. In the meantime, we would also like to congratulate the winners of the various awards given at the New Orleans conference!
Distinguished Research Award Winners
How Does Education and Human Capital Affect Economic Welfare: Empirical Research from the Resources-Based Perspective
Murat Arik, Middle Tennessee State Universit
Corey Pendleton, Lincoln Memorial University
Riza Bayrak, Middle Tennessee State University
TITLE IX AND EMERGING COMMERCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Debra D. Burke, Western Carolina University
AJ Grube, Western Carolina University
Christopher Doval, Western Carolina University
Cary Caro, La Salle University
TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH FLAIR
Sherry Robinson, Penn State Hazleton
JoAnn C. Carland Distinguished Service Award
Dr. JoAnn C. Carland was a scholar, researcher, and educator with a vision to support researchers from teaching universities. She was a scholar in the field of entrepreneurship and was one of the most cited authors in that field. She was the founder and president of an academic organization with a mission to encourage research with a collegial atmosphere and supportive culture. JoAnn modeled this because she always was the most encouraging participant at any conference. The IGBR was founded on these same core values. The IGBR board created this award in the memory of JoAnn Carland. This award is bestowed on individuals who have provided unwavering support and dedication to the IGBR mission.
Dr. Ismet Anitsal, Missouri State University
