Spring Site Visit: Charlotte, NC

January 18-20, 2007

STUDENT INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION (SIA)

Application Process

• Applications and Sign up Sheet available after tonight's meeting

• Applications can be turned in at the next SIA meeting or to BCC N120 (SIA office)

• Applications due by Friday November 10th at 5:00 p.m. in BCC N120

• If accepted, applicants will be notified by Wednesday November 15th

• NO LATE SUBMISSIONS ALLOWED!!

Who Should Apply?

• All Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors interested in learning about Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Management Consulting

• Do not have to be a business major to attend!!

ItineraryThursday January 18, 2007

Depart MSU at 5:30 am Arrive at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) at 7:00 am Depart DTW at 8:30 am Arrive in Charlotte Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT)

at 10:09 am

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Bank of America 2:00 – 3:30 pm: Bison Capital Asset Management 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Watson Wyatt Worldwide 5:30 pm: Check into Hotel (Hilton) 7:30 pm: Reception Dinner

Itinerary Cont…Friday January 19, 2007

Depart hotel at 7:30 am 8:00 – 10:00 am: Wachovia Securities 11:00 – 1:00 pm: Sonic Automotive 1:30 – 3:00 pm: Key Banc Capital Markets 4:00 – 5:00 pm: Falfurrias Capital Partners

5:30 p.m. - ??: Enjoy the night life of Charlotte

Itinerary Cont…

Saturday January 20, 2007 Check out by 12 p.m. Have the afternoon to see Charlotte Depart Hotel at 3:00 p.m. for Airport Arrive at Douglas Airport at 3:30 p.m. Depart Charlotte at 4:10 p.m. Arrive in Detroit (DTW) at 5:57 p.m. Leave for MSU, and back by 8:00 p.m.

Cost

• Approximately $350

• Includes roundtrip Airfare on U.S. Airways

• 2 nights hotel accommodations at the Hilton Charlotte City Center

• Transfers to and from Hotel

Fundraising

• Corporate Sponsorship

• Personal Fundraising– Mongolian BBQ Fundraiser– Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser– Looking for other ideas?

Important Dates• Applications due by Friday November 10th

– BCC N120 (SIA Office)

• Applicants will be notified by Wednesday November 15th

• Informational meeting for accepted applicants on Tuesday November 21

• Deposit of $150 due by December 6

• Remainder of payment of $200 is due by Wednesday, January 10th

Benefits of Attending

• Networking Opportunities– Students & Alumni

• Education Aspect

• Executive Board Opportunities

• Meet new friends

• Opportunity to meet with top firms in the financial community

Questions?

• Questions can be directed to:– Simon Yu

• yusimon@msu.edu• 586.206.1347

Questions?