FIU’s College of Business (FIU Business) has received a $500,000 gift from business and civic leader Antonio “Tony” Argiz and his wife Concepcion “Conchi” Argiz to establish an endowment that will provide student scholarships. The Argiz Family Eminent Scholarship Endowment will provide full tuition support for top students in the School of Accounting who demonstrate […]
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Alumni Notes: April-June 2014
Tony Argiz (BAcc ’74), chairman and CEO at Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, was featured in the June 19, 2014 Miami Today in the section “The Achiever”. He is also the new 2015 chairman of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Governor Rick Scott has appointed Javier Vazquez (BBA ’86) to the Miami Dade Expressway […]
Alumni Notes: December 2013
The American Jewish Committee of Miami and Broward recognized Tony Argiz (BAcc ’74) for the 2013 National Human Relations Award. He was honored for his work in defense of Israel and human rights. Gerald Grant (BBA ’78, MBA ’89) and Jennifer Grant were featured in the Miami Herald for their donation of a $1 million […]
Alumni Notes: November 2013
City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado recognized MBAF’s chairman and CEO, Tony Argiz (BAcc ’74), with a plaque from the city, congratulating the firm on its 44 years as a Miami-based business, on the occasion of the opening of its new offices. The South Florida Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade honored […]
Alumni Notes: January 2013
Tony Argiz (BBA ’74), chairman and CEO, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC, was featured in an article titled “3 Leaders Offer Tips,” in the February 2013 issue of Florida Trend. First Bank named Jose E. Cueto (BBA ’96) senior vice president of the corporate banking team. HFF named Carlos Carranza (MSF ’06) real estate […]
Reception introduces new College of Business dean to business community.
“This reception was a night to remember and reminded us that Miami is a very friendly and kind community.” With those words, David R. Klock, the new dean of the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) captured the feeling he has had since joining the college on October 1, 2012. Held on November […]
What makes a self-made entrepreneur succeed again and again?
Miguel “Mike” Fernandez recently shared his entrepreneurial journey with Florida International University (FIU) business students, alumni and leaders in the business community. Speaking about what he referred to as his “super” life, Fernandez went on to tell the colorful story of his successes—and failures—as an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry. Fernandez exemplifies the repeat success […]
Alumni Notes: May 2012
Tony Argiz (BBA ’74), chairman and CEO, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC, has been announced as incoming first vice chairman of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. He also was one of eight individuals who received a Claude Pepper Memorial Award; his was in the corporate service non-healthcare category. Broad and Cassel has named […]
FIU honors developer Tibor Hollo and distinguished alumni at 2012 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.
It was a night to salute the stars. What better venue than a stage? The stars were four distinguished alumni entrepreneurs from Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business Administration as well as an iconic Miami developer. The event was the college’s 13th annual Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. And the stage was one of Miami’s […]
Alumni Notes: April 2012
Tony Argiz (BBA ’74), chairman and CEO, Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC, was chosen to throw out the first pitch at the FIU/Marlins baseball game, one of the first games played at the new Marlins Stadium. Argiz originally came to FIU on a baseball scholarship. The City of Miami Arts and Entertainment Council has […]