Everyone had a great time at the recent IGBR Spring Conference in New Orleans. Great people, great food, great conversations and a great town, make for a great experience! We would like to thank those who attended and congratulate those who won awards (see list below).
We are also excited about our upcoming conferences. First we have the Summer Online Conference (July 24-31), then our Fall conference in Disneyland (October 16-18). We have also signed a contract to take our Spring 2025 conference to Nashville, TN (April 9-12, 2025). We are very excited about the future if IGBR and hope you will be able to join us at one or all of our meetings.
Distinguished Research Awards
AN EXPLORATION OF SHORT-TERM HOSPITALITY RENTALS BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL START-UPS
Madelynn Duffield, Western Carolina University
Robert J. Lahm, Jr., Western Carolina University
Kia Rokni, Western Carolina University
HEALTHY LEADERSHIP: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TOWARDS THEORY AND SCALE DEVELOPMENT
R. Mark Bell, Wayland Baptist University
Lisa Tyler, Bethel University
Tiffany McCutcheon, Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Kelli Heinz, Liberty University
Art Heinz, Liberty University
Janet Jones, Wayland Baptist University
Samantha R. Murray, Wayland Baptist University
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF TUITION REIMBURSMENT PROGRAMS ON ACTUAL TURNOVER IN MANUFACTURING: PRE- AND POST- COVID INSIGHTS
Biron Monique Little, Middle Tennessee State University
Murat Arik, Middle Tennessee State University
Patrick Geho, Middle Tennessee State University
THE EFFECT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN GREECE
Konstantinos Skandalis, University of the Aegean
Issam Ghazzawi, University of La Verne
Fellow Award
Kathryn Woods, Austin Peay State University
JoAnn C. Carland Distinguished Service Award
Dr. JoAnn C. Carland was a scholar, researcher, and educator with a vision to support researchers from teaching universities. She was a scholar in the field of entrepreneurship and was one of the most cited authors in that field. She was the founder and president of an academic organization with a mission to encourage research with a collegial atmosphere and supportive culture. JoAnn modeled this because she always was the most encouraging participant at any conference. The IGBR was founded on these same core values. The IGBR board created this award in the memory of JoAnn Carland. This award is bestowed on individuals who have provided unwavering support and dedication to the IGBR mission.
Dr. Robert Lahm, Western Carolina University
Dr. Alan Eisner, Clark University
