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Ben Bissell, executive director of WEDI, says the redesigned pro- gram will allow it to assist even more businesses in the area. "We are busy with the implementation of the programs, so it was great to have the students here to take the time to research grant oppor- tunities and microloan program best practices," he says. "Now we're able to use their proposal in the redesign of our program." Evan Stern '13, MS '14, who joined PricewaterhouseCoopers in Manhattan after graduation, says his time at WEDI benefited him and those WEDI serves. "Doing the work was rewarding, and now the loan program is structured to work even better for WEDI and the community," says Stern. Lending a hand to UB For UB's Policy and Internal Control Department, students researched and drafted a conflict of interest statement, performed trans- action testing and reviewed internal control documentation, resulting in recommendations for improvement. They also developed a Microsoft Access database for the university's Financial Services Department. "My particular unit is very small and the accounting students were an invaluable resource," says Pamela Lojacono '81, MBA '82, interim director, policy and internal control at UB. "They helped me complete required projects by drawing on fresh ideas and specialized skill sets." Jacqueline Krajacic '13, MS '14, worked with Lojacono on the projects. She joined Tronconi Segarra & Associates after graduating in May. "Working with the internal teams at UB reinforced what we learned in the classroom," says Krajacic. "It really prepared us for what we'd be doing on the job." The program will again be offered during the spring 2015 semes- ter. To learn more about how School of Management students can help your government or nonprofit organization, contact Kathleen Nesper at ksnesper@buffalo.edu. x —Kevin Manne Autumn 2014 B B Ben Bissell (right), executive director of the Westminster Economic Development Initiative, works with Win Shwe, co-owner of Rakhapura Mutee & Sushi, at the West Side Bazaar in Buffalo. Roger Woodworth '99, EMBA '09, president and CEO, speaks with a vet- eran at the Veterans One-Stop Center of Western New York. School of Management MS accounting students Evan Stern '13, MS '14, Jacqueline Krajacic '13, MS '14, and Sarah Warner '13, MS '14, with Pamela Lojacono '81, MBA '82, interim director, policy and internal control at UB. Photos: Tom Wolf