Why is the least-sexy aspect of business savvy also the key to business health? How can you avoid the trap of missing key turns in the market as you’re trying to stay afloat? Where can you turn for help when you’re running a business, alone at the top? The Florida SBDC at FIU, which has […]
Despite marked fluctuations and some ominous signs, the housing market in Miami-Dade and Broward counties appeared relatively healthy during the third quarter of 2018, according to the most recent Beracha Housing Health Index. In each county, the index suggests what is likely to happen to home pricing in the next year for single-family and condominiums, […]
Perseverance is a word that binds five of the College of Business’ newest alumni. They have accomplished extraordinary things in their lives and during their time at FIU, often against great odds, making them “Worlds Ahead” graduates. “Many of our students have shown they are Worlds Ahead by taking responsibility for improving our world,” FIU […]
Miami, one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., is moving slowly back into home-ownership territory, indicating that buying a home may beat renting, according to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index. Published quarterly, the index is produced by Eli Beracha and William Hardin, professors at FIU’s Hollo […]
Four College of Business alumni will be honored with the 17th annual Torch Award, given to leaders who exemplify the best of FIU and serve as an inspiration to all. This year’s FIU Business torchbearers are: Alumna of the Year Diane M. Faulconer (’74, MS ’74) Former nurse and healthcare executive, philanthropist Entrepreneurial Leadership […]
By Cynthia Corzo and Ellen Forman Miami’s Design District has evolved as a unique South Florida success story, with its mix of high-end retail, restaurants, residences, and cultural arts in a walkable environment. It is one of few neighborhoods that serves as both tourist destination and strong residential environment, maintaining an emphasis on curating unique […]
The Florida SBDC at FIU, the small business development center within the FIU College of Business, has expanded its partnership with the Florida SBDC Network and will now work with small business owners in the Florida Keys. Margie Smith has joined the Florida SBDC at FIU team as the Keys-based consultant. She will work with […]
Members of the Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP) converged on Miami and FIU Business on October 19 – 21 for the group’s annual forum on “Data Driven Leadership”. Dean Joanne Li, who was installed as CCADP’s new president during the forum, joined FIU President Mark Rosenberg in welcoming nearly thirty members to […]
After many years in the book publishing business in San Francisco, Christopher McKenney moved to Miami and in 2014 opened Mango Media in Coral Gables. Four years later, the company has grown to 23 employees and, McKenney said, it is one of the fastest-growing book publishers in the country. “Publishing books is a very hard […]
FIU Business’ Global Sales Program has signed Bank of America Merchant Services as its first Global Level Sponsor. The sponsorship, slated for fall 2018 through spring 2022, will bring the payments, eCommerce and security company into a multifaceted relationship with the program and its students. It will include serving as Product Sponsor for FIU Sales’ […]
