The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy. Prof. Russ Ormiston joined the Allegheny College faculty as an assistant professor in 2010, and was promoted to associate professor in 2017.Capital stock refers to the total value of all physical assets and equipment that a company uses to produce goods and services. Introduction to Business explores current business topics, types of business organization, economic systems, and personal financial planning. 2763. 21. 2179. 943. Operating Cost. 1 To the act of July 11, 1996 (P. , Monongahela Power Company and Allegheny Generating Company. Financial Statement. 43.