Students Visit Local Company to get a Taste of B2B Marketing
On Feb. 15, approximately 30 marketing major students from the College of Business went on a field trip to Renewable Energy Group (REG), an Ames-based company. The purpose of the visit was to understand the complicated and exciting nature of Business-to-Business marketing, particularly with non-household products such as biodiesel. Biodiesel is an advanced biofuel that is a renewable, clean-burning diesel replacement made from agricultural co-products and byproducts such as soybean oil or used cooking oil.
“REG is committed to continue our long-term partnership with Iowa State University,” Jon Scharingson, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing said. REG moved its headquarters from Ralston, Iowa to Ames in 2007.
Many of the employees at REG are Iowa State alumni, including the presenters: Jon Scharingson, Director, Sales and Marketing; Alicia Clancy, Manager, Corporate Affairs and Tony Spuzello, Team Leader, Sales.
Students learned a lot from the trip and some of them have already applied for jobs with REG. REG offers internships, both summer and year-round. REG is one of the top ten employers for the College of Business internships.
More about REG: Renewable Energy Group® is a leading North American biodiesel producer with a nationwide distribution and logistics system. Utilizing an integrated value chain model, Renewable Energy Group is focused on converting natural fats, oils and greases into advanced biofuels. With more than 225 million gallons of owned/operated annual production capacity at biorefineries across the country, REG is a proven biodiesel partner in the distillate marketplace. |
Academic DeadlinesApplication to the Professional Program
Sat., Feb. 23 Summer and Fall 2013 classes available for viewing online
Tues., Feb. 26 Start Dates and Times for summer and/or fall 2013 registration available on Access Plus
Fri., Mar. 8 Spring 13 1st half semester courses end
Mon., Mar. 11 Spring 13 2nd half semester courses begin Be sure to check the requirements and deadlines for adding these courses
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Events Calendar
Fri., Mar. 1 8 AM - 5 PM Memorial Union
Tues., Mar. 5 Professional School 10:30-2 PM Great Hall, MU Talk to college representatives for health profession, lawyer and veterinarian field
Fri., Mar. 8 Union Pacific Case Competition, MGMT & MKT Majors See website for Schedule of Events 10 - 5:00 PM Gerdin Business Bldg.
Mon. - Fri., Mar. 18-22 Spring Break Classes Recessed
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2013 Reiman Speakers Series
The 2013 Reiman Entrepreneur Speaker Series present:
Diego Veitia Founder, Past Chairman, and Director INTL FCStone Tuesday, March 5, 2013 Luncheon open to Students, Faculty/Staff and the Community Congratulations!Please help congratulate Spencer Vore and Hannah Sinclair for being selected as an Iowa State Learning Commuinities Exemplary Peer Mentor for the 2012-2013 academic year. Spencer and Hannah will be recognized Wednesday, April 3rd in the Hixson Building. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding peer mentors.
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