On April 17, 2008, the three-part Art of Networking series concluded at Cremata Fine Art. The series was created to provide a cultural venue at which alumni and friends could come together and learn practical, valuable information about the importance of business networking. The finale boasted a substantial turnout. Raul Cremata (BBA ’82) opened his […]
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Alumni Notes
Robert Bell’s (BBA ’85) From Lifeguard to Sun King makes #8 on the Wall Street Journal’s “Best Selling Business Books” list and is now a #1 national best seller on Barnes & Noble.com in two categories: business biography and entrepreneur. Enrique Fernandez-Cavada (MIS ’86) purchased an auto collision repair facility in West Kendall in January, […]
Isis Roque (BBA ’95)
What year did you graduate and what was your degree and area of study? I graduated in 1995 with a BBA and a double major in marketing and international business. Can you tell me about your company and your role there? I started On Call Resources Group (ORG) in 2006 based on a colleague’s need […]
Business Alumni Conference focuses on hot business issues.
On March 27, 2008, South Florida executives, business alumni, students, and faculty attended the third annual Business Alumni Conference, sponsored by Microsoft. For many, it was their first visit to the college’s new building complex—a state of the art facility at University Park. The event began with a luncheon and an opening presentation by Dmitry […]
2008 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame inductees have been selected.
The ninth annual Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Luncheon and Induction Ceremony on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Jungle Island will induct two alumni selected on January 25 by a panel of judges consisting of sponsors and previous honorees. Malcolm Butters (MBA ’83), president and founder of Butters Construction & Development, will be inducted as the […]
Raul Cremata (BBA ’82)
Areas of Study: Accounting and International Business Raul Cremata There to Here: Cremata worked as an accountant for a developer until 2005. When the company decided to close its doors, he decided he would work at his passion: the arts. He and his wife Lourdes, seasoned world travelers and avid art collectors for the better […]
Art of Networking series finale takes place April 17.
Join the Business Alumni Chapter for the series finale of the Art of Networking, sponsored by Progressive, at a cool and hip gallery owned by college alumnus and gallery-owner Raul Cremata. Guest speaker Howard Shore (MBA ’96, BACC ’91) of Activate Group, Inc., will discuss the three key accelerators to a person’s success: integrity, knowledge, […]
Alumni Notes
Alfredo Cepero (BACC ’88), along with Manuel Espinoza, chief executive officer of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, and other FIU alumni rang the NASDAQ closing bell on March 5, 2008. Anya Schnoor (BBA ’91) was named chief executive officer of Dehring Bunting and Golding (DB&G) last year and is a senior […]
University will honor business alumni at annual Torch Awards.
Each year, Florida International University’s Alumni Association (FIUAA) honors distinguished alumni and faculty member at its annual Torch Awards Gala. The Torch Awards honor the memory of Senator Ernest R. Graham, the forward-thinking champion who helped to create the university. Recipients of the award are recognized for the positive impact they have made on their […]
Alumni Conference focuses on business and technology.
The Alumni Business and Technology Conference will be held on March, 27, 2008 in the College of Business Administration’s new building complex at University Park. Florida International University alumni and other business and technology professionals will meet for an afternoon of executive briefings about current trends, emerging opportunities, and issues that continue to threaten our […]