Ocean Bank employees and college alumni enjoy reception at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. One of the largest independent commercial banks headquartered in Florida, Ocean Bank also is one of the staunchest, most generous supporters of the College of Business Administration. The bank recently demonstrated that support yet again, putting a different twist on a traditional […]
Author: Beverly Z. Welber
From planned behavior to drafting a business plan: new book balances the theoretical and the practical.
Alan L. Carsrud Somewhere between an erudite article, a standard textbook, and a glib “How-To” without research to back up its points, there ought to be a resource that provides easy-to-read, yet well-substantiated information on matters of business importance. Now there is: the seven-volume Greenwood Guides to Business and Economics. Alan L. Carsrud, executive director, […]
Alumni Notes
Logistics infrastructure company WTDC has promoted Sean P. Gazitúa (BBA ’04) to director of logistics. Demian Bellumio (BBA ’00) was featured in the “Business” section of The Miami Herald this month. His company, Hoodiny Entertainment Group, offers complete artist catalogs online and develops web sites for top artists like Pitbull and Ricky Martin. His newest […]
Gloria Romero-Roses serves as role model for students.
Alumni Circle member Gloria Romero-Roses ( BBA ’92) of The Continental Group experiences the classroom in a different way—as a role model for students. Romero-Roses headed back to the classroom recently to share her insights and experiences during Management and International Business associate professor Deborah Vidaver-Cohen’s Strategic Management class. Through a fun exercise, students were […]
Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held May 16.
The college would like to congratulate the honorees of its 2007 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, held May 16, 2007. Margarita M. Gonzalez (BBA ’06) President and CFO AccuBANKER Founder, Inductee Antonio L. Argiz (BBA ’74) Managing Partner Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP Builder, Inductee Miriam Lopez Chairman and CEO TransAtlantic […]
Alumni Circle’s Spring Social brings members together.
Distinguished Alumni Circle members gathered for a Caribbean-themed spring social and membership drive at Elam’s home on April 18, 2007. Pictured, from left: Monique Catoggio (EMBA ’03), college director of alumni and partner relations; Elam; Alumni Circle Chair Demian Bellumio (BBA ’00), CEO, Hoodiny Entertainment Group; and Natalia Sol, college director of corporate relations
Affinity Alumni groups gather for networking at exclusive Havana Club.
From left: Representing U.S. Century Bank, Dante Salas, Josue Rios, Karla Perenzuela, Ruth Jímenez, and Frank Fernandez; Business Alumni Chapter President Manny Matalón, and Larissa Ramos, director of development, FIU Honors College More than 100 alumni from the business, real estate, law, and Honors College chapters gathered on March 27, 2007, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at […]
Business Alumni Conference draws enthusiastic audience.
On March 23, 2007, South Florida executives and business alumni attended the second annual Business Alumni Conference held at the college’s Downtown Center. The half-day event included panel sessions on real estate, corporate governance, healthcare, insurance, and family business. Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam addresses attendees at Alumni Conference. Robert Garcia (EMBA ’97), college director […]
Third Global Leadership and Service Project to Thailand leaves growing legacy.
The barren area on the Baan Rachavadee grounds, before the GSLP group created a garden A new garden at one of two sites at which members of the third Global Leadership and Service Project (GLSP) to Thailand worked stands as a fitting symbol for the flourishing GLSP concept. Now in its third year, the GLSP […]
Catherine A. Minnis dedicates her talents to helping county residents.
Catherine A. Minnis Catherine A. Minnis (MBA ’97, BBA ’93) is an alumna who works hard to improve the quality of life for Miami-Dade residents. Currently, she serves as regional coordinator of the Team Metro Kendall office, responsible for managing a service center that provides outreach, education, and service excellence throughout districts 7, 8, 9, […]