This week › EDBA Dissertation Defense – Chris Smith

EDBA Dissertation Defense – Chris Smith

EDBA Dissertation Defense – Chris Smith is on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at University of North Alabama, 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL. Free to attend.

When

Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where

University of North Alabama, 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL

Cost

Free

You are invited to attend the public defense of an Executive Doctor of Business Administration dissertation.
Date and time: Friday, November 13, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Location: Raburn 110, University of North Alabama.
Presenter: Chris Smith.
Title: Refining Small Firm Success Prediction in Craft Breweries: From General Model to Industry Precision through a Sector-Specific Extension of the Lussier Framework.
Committee will ask questions following the presentation.
Summary: This study examines factors influencing success and failure of small craft breweries across the U.S. Building on the Lussier small business success prediction model, the research incorporates four industry-specific factors: social media engagement, community engagement, the regulatory environment, and locally sourced ingredients. Survey data from 202 brewery owners and operators across 47 states were used to evaluate whether these additional factors improve predictions of business success. Findings demonstrate modest improvements in predictive accuracy and identify regulatory conditions, financial preparedness, and owner education as important factors associated with business performance. Dissertation Chair: Dr. Steven Puckett.
Dissertation Committee: Dr. Alisha Horky, Dr. Barry Cumbie, Dr. Justin Scott.
Your support and presence are greatly appreciated as we celebrate this significant milestone. Thank you, Megan.

Event details

More events at University of North Alabama →

Also on Friday

• 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM AerobicsBroadway Recreation Center · 300 North Broadway St, Florence, AL

  Aerobics and yoga classes meet weekday mornings at 8:30–9:30 AM. All fitness levels welcome; monthly fee covers both programs.
• 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM LifeSouth Bloodmobile - Sheffield High SchoolSheffield High School

  LifeSouth bloodmobile at Sheffield High School; donors welcome during the scheduled hours.
• 9:00 AM Christmas Open House

  Community event at this venue. Check the venue for details.
• 9:30 AM Joints in Motion (chair exercise, self-led)The Club · 450 Country Club Drive, Florence, AL

  Self-led chair exercise class at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. No fee to participate.
• Headliner 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Murder MysteryMuscle Shoals Sound Studio · 3614 North Jackson Highway, Sheffield, AL

  Interactive 1969-set murder mystery party hosted by Southern Ghost Girls.
• Headliner 7:00 PM Shrek KIDS!The Ritz Theatre · 111 Third St, Sheffield, AL

  Young performers bring the swamp-to-castle musical to the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield.

Get the full list every Monday and Thursday: subscribe to Shoals Setlist newsletter. Know something we missed? Submit an event.