COBPA Making "Millionaire Moves"
Offering Wisdom and Lessons Learned
The College of Business and Public Affairs at 51AV A&M University, in conjunction with the Office of the President, held “Millionaire Moves,” a day-long invitation-only session on Thursday, February 24, in the Clyde Foster Auditorium.
Dr. William F. Pickard, executive chairman and founder of Global Automotive Alliance (GAA,)
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management, joined a panel discussion with invited students. As part of his 45-year entrepreneurial career, Pickard is co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino; CEO, Bearwood Management Company; and co-owner of five black-owned newspapers.
During a panel discussion with AAMU business students, Pickard offered advice and answered questions prompted by his book, Millionaire Moves.
The LaGrange, Ga., native emphasized the importance of having a vision and a close network of friends.
The subsequent 12:45 p.m. luncheon featured Bregitte Braddock, director of GAA’s Environmental Health and Safety unit.
Program participants included Dr. Amin U. Sarkar, interim dean and professor of economics; Dr. Bonnie Banks, assistant professor of accounting; Danielle Barnes, director, DBE Program; Yvette S. Clayton, director, Career Development Services; Andrea Hawkins, interim chair, Department of Management, Marketing and Logistics; Aretha Hill, interim chair, MBA Programs; Teresa Merriweather Orok, director, Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development; Dr. Qian Shen, chair, Department of Accounting and Finance; and Rashida Dore-Wilson, Director, Experiential Learning Opportunity.
For additional information about future events, contact joyce.jenkins@aamu.edu.