Challenged with developing a savvy marketing strategy amidst the growing importance of digital media, Colombiaās ME School turned to FIUās College of Business to offer multinational Cementos Argosā employees an inside look at the digital marketplace. The five-day āArgos Digital Marketing Excellence Programā was designed by the College of Businessā Executive and Professional Education (EPE) […]
Enjoying an island atmosphere, food, fun and giveaways, an estimated 350 students ā and Roary and the Golden Dazzlers — stopped in at Welcome to the BizLife in the courtyard of the College of Business Center at Florida International University (FIU). This event, sponsored by PwC, kicked off the fall semester for new and returning […]
Entrepreneur. Being your own boss. Independence. The words sound fabulous and easily roll off the tongue, but getting there isnāt a smooth road. In fact, four local entrepreneurs and FIU alumni told College of Business students, itās a long-term work in progress. Representing businesses in the technology, office furniture, bakery and real estate industries, the […]
Innovate, take risks and embrace technology, Chad Moss, executive vice president of Moss & Associates, urged FIU students at the 2015 Hollo School of Real Estate Jerome Bain Developer Luncheon. āThis is an exciting, technology-driven era for the construction industry,ā Moss, an FIU alumnus (BS ā94) and member of the FIU Foundation Board of Directors, […]
What does it take to run the worldās largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related products? Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa, Pool Corp. president and CEO, acknowledges the importance of finance, selling and operations skills. Still, said the FIU College of Business alumnus, communications and building a strong team are the true keys […]
Ask the people in the Office of Advancement in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) why the mentor program has more than doubled in size and they will give you one good reason: more business professionals are willing to step forward to provide help for students. This yearās program paired 117 business […]
Whatās the best way to start or grow a business? Do you need guidance in dealing with challenges that may arise? Four local entrepreneurs will share their stories of success and the lessons learned on their path to business leadership as part of the FIU College of Businessā 2015 Hall of Fame events. This second […]
Pamela Silva Conde speaks to millions every day from the set of āPrimer Impacto,ā and through her philanthropic efforts, primarily with children and college students, sheās speaking for those that many times donāt have a voice. Pamela will receive the Young Alumnus Award at FIU College of Businessā 2015 Hall of Fame. Conde graduated with […]
Entrepreneurship and passion have been key to Jose Juncadellaās success. The founder of commercial real estate firm Fairchild Partners will receive the Entrepreneurship Award at FIU College of Businessā 2015 Hall of Fame. A veteran of the South Florida real estate market, Juncadella launched Fairchild Partners in 2005. Times were challenging, he recalled, and hard […]
Sergio Tigera has been named executive director of development at FIUās College of Business. He will focus on private philanthropic support and fundraising efforts for the college among alumni, corporate partners, and the broader South Florida community. Tigera takes over the new role on September 28. Tigeraās goals at FIU include mobilizing financial resources and […]
