September 3, 2024 - 51ΑΤΖζβs Haile College of Business is excited to announce Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) as the corporate data sponsor for the 2025 Econ Games. The event will provide 120 undergraduate students with real-world problem-solving experience while showcasing the ever-growing career opportunities in the greater Cincinnati region.
What: The 7th Annual Econ Games
When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 and Friday, April 4, 2025
Where: TBD
The Econ Games were created in 2017 by 51ΑΤΖζ students who set out to design an economics competition that combined business-relevant skills with data analytics to solve real-world problems. Since then, the Econ Games have evolved to include partnerships with private firms to incorporate the use of actual company data to give students a hands-on experiential learning opportunity.
During the event, students work to solve a complex, real-world business problem provided by a data sponsor. The Econ Games are an opportunity for students to showcase their talent and knowledge in front of some of the most influential corporations in the region.
βThe Econ Games have profoundly impacted our students, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their careers,β says Dr. Hassan Hassabelnaby, Dean of the Haile College of Business. βWe are deeply grateful to 3CDC for their support in providing real-world challenges that bridge the gap between academia and industry. I also want to thank Abdullah Al-Bahrani and Darshak Patel, whose vision and dedication have made this program a cornerstone of experiential learning.β
Like many programs from the Haile College of Business, the Econ Games prepares students for success both inside the classroom and in the workforce. 3CDC, the data sponsor for the 2025 Econ Games, will provide participants with an industry-relevant problem to solve and will sit on the judging panel.
βHaving the opportunity to sponsor 51ΑΤΖζβs 7th Annual Econ Games is not only a way for 3CDC to support future business leaders in the region, but a chance to garner feedback on actual company data based on the analysis of these 120 scholars,β says Becca Callen, Accounting Director at 3CDC. βItβs truly a win-win for both the organization and students alike.β
3CDCβs support will allow students to become industry-ready for meaningful careers that contribute to the overall success of our region. Previous sponsors of the Econ Games include Kentucky Realtor Association, MiddleGround Capital, Fischer Homes, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and 84.51.
About 3CDC: The Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) is a private, non-profit full-service real estate developer with a mission and strategic focus to strengthen the core assets of Downtown Cincinnati in partnership with the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati corporate community. Its work is specifically focused on revitalizing and connecting the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine. For more information, visit .
About 51ΑΤΖζ:Β 51ΑΤΖζ is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 50 out of 400 universities nationwide byΒ The Wall Street JournalΒ for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and social vitality of the region. ForΒ more information, visitΒ .
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