{"id":33701,"date":"2020-01-22T11:15:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T16:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/?page_id=33701"},"modified":"2021-11-08T09:53:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T14:53:27","slug":"media-coverage-2020","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/media-archives\/media-coverage-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Coverage 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 December 23, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nManuel Lasaga, profesor del Departamento de Finanzas de la Universidad Internacional de la Florida, explic\u00f3 como la necesidad del confinamiento para impedir la propagaci\u00f3n del COVID-19 golpe\u00f3 fuerte la econom\u00eda de Estados Unidos, que se paraliz\u00f3 pr\u00e1cticamente. \u201cHemos tenido el shock econ\u00f3mico m\u00e1s grande en los \u00faltimos 100 a\u00f1os,\u201d dijo Lasaga. \u201cEl Producto Interno Bruto de Estados Unidos se desplom\u00f3 en el segundo trimestre.\u201d <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 December 23, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/acceso-miami\/negocios\/article247579915.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 December 21, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about the COVID pandemic\u2019s impact on Latin America, international business professor Jerry Haar pointed out that the region will lose one-fifth of its dollar measured GDP in 2020. \u201cGiven Miami\u2019s ties to the region, one might expect our economy to greatly suffer from Latin America\u2019s woes but the real impact is mixed \u2014 evidence of Miami\u2019s economic diversification advantages,\u201d he wrote. <a title=\"Miami Herald \u2013 December 21, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article247903550.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC Miami \u2013 December 2, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about the rise in online shopping trends, Greg Maloney, associate teaching professor in the Department of Marketing &amp; Logistics, explained that retail foot traffic is down at least 50 percent versus 2019. This shift in consumer behavior will result in \u201cresidual behaviors that we\u2019ll see continue after things do return to normal,\u201d he said. <a title=\"NBC Miami \u2013 December 2, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z6oSWbRrGNo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Credit Donkey \u2013 December 1, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the role of bank branches in the digital age, FIU Business dean Joanne Li explained that in the U.S., customers don\u2019t really need to go into a bank. \u201cYou might go the bank for a specific need (such quarters for laundry) but you can even refinance your house through the internet these days. So, branches, if they exist, will be for the unique needs of the customer,\u201d she said. <a title=\"Credit Donkey \u2013 December 1, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creditdonkey.com\/best-online-bank.html#interview=joanne-li\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 November 18, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about construction financing in South Florida, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that while the demand for industrial construction is rising, a pause in lending is likely. \u201cThere is a demand for affordable housing; there is going to be an increased demand as there is more unemployment,\u201d she said. <a title=\"Miami Herald \u2013 November 18, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/real-estate-news\/article246432320.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MoneyGeek \u2013 November 16, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about car insurance, Alexandra Aguirre-Rodriguez, doctoral director, Department of Marketing &amp; Logistics, discussed how to select the best car insurance. \u201cDrivers should narrow down their priority when selecting a car insurance company &#8211; is it cost? service? coverage? Rank the top 3 priorities and then rank companies according to how well they meet them. <a title=\"MoneyGeek \u2013 November 16, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneygeek.com\/insurance\/auto\/list-of-car-insurance-companies\/#expert=dr-alexandra-aguirre-rodriguez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 November 16, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the prices of car insurance rates, professor Alexandra Aguirre-Rodriguez, doctoral director, Department of Marketing &amp; Logistics, discussed biggest risk factors keeping car insurance rates from being cheaper in Florida. What\u2019s the biggest vehicle-related financial mistake that drivers in Florida make? \u201cLeasing cars. This is only fiscally viable for businesses,\u201d she added. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 November 16, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/cheap-car-insurance\/florida?experts=Alexandra_Aguirre-Rodriguez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 November 8, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about president-elect Biden\u2019s incoming administration, international business professor Jerry Haar pointed out that the \u201cAmerica First\u201d slogan embodies policy prescriptions, ones which merit attention even now as Biden prepares to take office. A thoughtful, astute and secure leader will dispassionately ask: \u201cMight there be something in the legacy of my predecessor that deserves a second look?\u201d he added. <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 November 8, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/international\/525014-what-biden-can-borrow-from-trumps-american-first?rnd=1604848613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 November 5, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the rapidly changing South Florida real estate market amidst the election uncertainty, international business professor Jerry Haar discussed local homeowners\u2019 concerns about keeping their property safe and Latin Americans\u2019 efforts to protect their invested capital. \u201cThe goal is to ensure that capital markets, banking systems and the survival of small and medium businesses remain stable,\u201d he said. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 November 5, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/acceso-miami\/article246994132.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 November 4, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the approval of increasing the minimum wage by 2026, international business professor Jerry Haar described the decision as \u201cabsurd\u201d and indicated it will result in the elimination of jobs, reducing work hours and making it harder for workers to keep their jobs. Especially for small- and medium-sized businesses have been drastically impacted by COVID-19 as well as restaurants, hotels and transportation services. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 November 4, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/elecciones\/article246966887.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 October 26, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about credit cards for individuals with no credit or limited credit history, professor Arun Upadhyay, eminent scholar in the Department of Finance, explained that all major credit cards for people with no credit will make everyday spending safer and more convenient. \u201cHaving a credit card is helpful for consumers, credit card companies, and merchants. So, it helps the whole economy,\u201d he said. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 October 26, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/credit-cards\/no-credit\/#expert=Arun_Upadhyay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CreditDonkey.com \u2013 October 22, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nAs a part of a series on small businesses, David Barman, associate teaching professor in the School of Accounting, discussed credit card processors and corresponding fees. Consider factors including the level of customer service, how disputes are handled and how personal information is handled. \u201cDo not look only at price and cost and make your decision based on a valuation of one factor,\u201d he said. <a title=\"CreditDonkey.com \u2013 October 22, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creditdonkey.com\/cheap-credit-card-processing.html#interview=david-barman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>INSEAD Knowledge \u2013 October 21, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a series on changes in culture and technology that are reshaping what managers do, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, explained that managers need to restructure deliverables. \u201cYou\u2019re not telling them when to do it and how to do it. If you\u2019re breaking it down into bite-sized chunks, it establishes mutual trust. Small wins can cascade down to bigger wins,\u201d he said. <a title=\"INSEAD Knowledge \u2013 October 21, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledge.insead.edu\/blog\/insead-blog\/how-ready-are-you-for-the-work-from-anywhere-era-15411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 October 19, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about the displaced worker crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, international business professor Jerry Haar pointed out that the service industry has been the hardest hit. \u201cAmerica\u2019s displaced worker crisis can indeed be alleviated if the public and private sectors and individuals themselves commit to the educational, training and financial resources necessary to contribute to the turnaround we are all hoping for.\u201d <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 October 19, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/521588-confronting-the-displaced-worker-crisis?rnd=1603031985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forbes \u2013 October 18, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about a new European study on productivity and innovation in working from home, Ravi Gajendran, associate professor of global leadership and management, noted that communication and leadership are critical. \u201cThe real question now is how can leaders organize remote teams to be innovative,\u201d he said. \u201cAlmost every innovation project leader is likely to have to innovate with team members working remotely.\u201d <a title=\"Forbes \u2013 October 18, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/joemckendrick\/2020\/10\/18\/work-from-home-fallout-productivity-up-innovation-down\/#970b56a668d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 October 15, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nFlorida International University came out on top in a global study. The Journal of Real Estate Literature ranked the university\u2019s College of Business first for real estate research, according to an FIU press release. It is the first time the university ranks at the top in the study. FIU tied with the National University of Singapore. <a title=\"Miami Herald \u2013 October 15, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/real-estate-news\/article246463180.html#storylink=cpy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inbound Logistics \u2013 October 14, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about COVID-19\u2019s impact on the rail and intermodal markets, Craig Austin, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Marketing and Logistics, noted that the growth of e-commerce has shown the need for greater supply chain responsiveness. A just-in-time approach to inventory can cut carrying costs and also hamstring nimbleness\u2026 \u201cit is built for efficiency and speed, and not for responsiveness,&#8221; he said. <a title=\"Inbound Logistics \u2013 October 14, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inboundlogistics.com\/cms\/article\/how-to-leverage-rail-Intermodal-now-and-later\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BizEd \u2013 October 9, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an opinion piece, FIU Business dean Joanne Li expressed that colleges and universities must rethink their financial strategies during times of great uncertainty such as the COVD-19 pandemic. \u201cIt\u2019s true that, as they set their financial priorities, academic administrators must consider the competing needs of multiple constituents. Even so, just one touchstone should drive their decisions: what best meets the needs of students,\u201d she said. <a title=\"BizEd \u2013 October 9, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/bized.aacsb.edu\/articles\/2020\/october\/budgeting-in-the-time-of-covid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Philadelphia Inquirer \u2013 October 3, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the importance of a title search before purchasing a home, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that it will provide information such as deeds, land records, liens, divorce cases, bankruptcy records and probate cases. Buyers can ask seller to resolve the issue before closing, seek compensation for the cost to fix it or walk away from the deal. <a title=\"Philadelphia Inquirer \u2013 October 3, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inquirer.com\/real-estate\/housing\/title-search-buying-selling-house-20201003.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 September 28, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an article about Miami-based Professional Bank\u2019s growth and success as others failed, Marcos Kerbel, adjunct finance lecturer, noted that Professional seems well-positioned, reporting assets of just over $2 billion as of June 30, 2020. To their benefit, local banks with a strong capital base will likely manage clients\u2019 problems by turning short-term loans into medium-term loans. <a title=\"Miami Herald \u2013 September 28, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/biz-monday\/article245470910.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>FoxNews.com \u2013 September 14, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the battle against wildfires in Oregon, Attila Hertelendy, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explained that it \u201cprobably wasn\u2019t effective planning\u201d to commit all of the Oregon National Guard\u2019s Chinook helicopters to Afghanistan. &#8220;When people are literally dying, and the air quality makes it difficult to breathe, assets not committed to the fight can make a meaningful difference,&#8221; he said. <a title=\"FoxNews.com \u2013 September 14, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/oregon-national-guard-wildfires-helicopters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 September 14, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the latest U.S. News &amp; World Report rankings, Florida International University was the only school in Florida to make the Top 10 list for \u201cBest Undergraduate international business program.\u201d It came in at No. 2. FIU was tied for the No. 95 spot among public universities. <a title=\"Miami Herald \u2013 September 14, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/local\/education\/article245719070.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Business Journal \u2013 September 14, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the 2021 edition of Best Colleges list by U.S. New &amp; World Report, Florida International University\u2019s College of Business was No. 2 among international business programs. The FIU Business undergraduate business program the school ranked 116th. <a title=\"South Florida Business Journal \u2013 September 14, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/southflorida\/news\/2020\/09\/14\/um-uf-climb-us-news-rankings.html?cx_testId=40&amp;cx_testVariant=cx_2&amp;cx_artPos=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 September 12, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about resuscitating urban economies, international business professor Jerry Haar noted that small and medium-size enterprises \u2013 especially those owned by Baby Boomers \u2013are the best hope until a broad recovery is underway. \u201cBy any measure, Boomer-owned businesses drive local economies,\u201d he said. \u201cWorking closely with their local economic development organizations, can help resuscitate urban economies and help pave the way for the economic renewal of America\u2019s cities. <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 September 12, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/516132-baby-boomer-owned-small-business-can-help-resuscitate-urban-economies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MSN \u2013 September 11, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about buying a home at auction, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that it can yield a great bargain if you do your homework and can withstand the risks. &#8220;You need to know how to research the title [and] make sure you are buying a first position lien, not a second position lien that could be wiped out.&#8221; <a title=\"MSN \u2013 September 11, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-us\/money\/realestate\/how-to-buy-a-house-at-auction\/ar-BB18WiGE?li=BBnbfcN&amp;srcref=rss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MoneyGeek.com \u2013 September 10, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about choosing the best car insurance company, Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, explained that important steps for policyholders is to research coverage requirements and perform a cost-benefit analysis when purchasing car insurance. Policyholders should work diligently on becoming a safe driver, avoiding high-risk locations and building a good credit score, she advised. <a title=\"MoneyGeek.com \u2013 September 10, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moneygeek.com\/insurance\/auto\/best-car-insurance-guide\/#expert=deanne-butchey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U.S. News &amp; World Report \u2013 September 1, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the history of Bitcoin, Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explained that a demand at near-constant supply has caused prices to go up disproportionately in a short period of time, attracting more investors. &#8220;It is an asset that is not controlled by a central entity, that is secure, international and fungible, liquid and is available in a limited supply for trade,&#8221; he said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 August 28, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the possibility of a second stimulus check, professor Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, explained that a second check is essential as many unemployed residents need the funds to cover basic needs such as food and living expenses. &#8220;As more people become disillusioned about opportunities for going back to work, the economy will spiral down even further,&#8221; she said. Recent data from several retailers show it helped reduce layoffs and improve profitability. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald \u2013 August 28, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/acceso-miami\/article245116380.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Real Deal \u2013 August 25, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story on the future of the residential brokerage, Suzanne Hollander, associate teaching professor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, noted that many firms have used a global catastrophe to learn what was really essential to selling homes. These could be given a credit as a flexible and resourceful business. &#8220;It&#8217;s a people business, but communicating virtually you can establish some of those same relationships,&#8221; she said. <a title=\"The Real Deal \u2013 August 25, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/therealdeal.com\/la\/2020\/08\/25\/survival-of-the-slimmest-trd-looks-at-the-future-of-the-residential-brokerage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 August 17, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a story about the Chase Freedom Reward credit card, Professor Deanne Butchey, teaching professor in the Department of Finance, explained that cardholders should be vigilant about the card offerings and be prepared to use different credit cards for different goals. &#8220;A person who is diligent and proactive about securing the maximum benefit of credit cards will constantly monitor the rotating categories for maximum benefit,&#8221; she said. <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 August 17, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/d\/chase-freedom-99c\/#expert=deanne-butchey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 August 13, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an opinion piece, FIU Business dean Joanne Li expressed that colleges and universities have been responding to COVID-19 with comprehensive planning for the immediate and medium term across a gamut of operations, managerial and financial. &#8220;If there is one silver lining in this darkest of clouds, it is that higher educational institutions are heeding the call to design, plan and implement sweeping changes in their institutions&#8217; financial and managerial practices and in student services,&#8221; she said. <a title=\"Miami Herald \u2013 August 13, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/article244917192.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>E-Crypto News \u2013 August 11, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an exclusive interview about the best blockchain adoption strategies Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explained that adoption of the Blockchain technology \u2013 different than cryptocurrency adoption \u2013 is no longer a big challenge provided firms and businesses really know what to use blockchain for, and how to use blockchain to improve some aspect of their business. <a title=\"E-Crypto News \u2013 August 11, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/e-cryptonews.com\/best-blockchain-adoption-strategies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Mortgage Reports \u2013 August 11, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report that examined data from the U.S. Census Bureau showing a spike in homeownership during the coronavirus pandemic \u2013 reaching almost 68 percent in the second quarter of 2020 &#8211; Suzanne Hollander, a senior instructor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that in-market activity supports the numbers. Realtors have told her that \u201csingle-family homes are flying off the charts,\u201d said Hollander. <a title=\"The Mortgage Reports \u2013 August 11, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/themortgagereports.com\/68135\/homeownership-reported-at-12-year-high-during-covid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bankrate \u2013 August 11, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report on home-buying, Suzanne Hollander, a senior instructor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that before buying a house in a flood zone, it\u2019s important to know the risks and costs involved. Among the challenges is cost of flood insurance. She added: \u201cthe costs to build in the flood zone may be higher than in a non-flood zone.\u201d <a title=\"Bankrate \u2013 August 11, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/mortgages\/buying-a-house-in-a-flood-zone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 August 10, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an op-ed about the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade, international business professor Jerry Haar expressed that new tariffs, combined with retaliatory actions taken by U.S. trading partners, will reduce economic output, income and employment. \u201cThe negative economic effects of imposed, threatened and retaliatory tariffs threaten nearly a third of the projected long-term economic gains from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,\u201d he said. <a title=\"The Hill \u2013 August 10, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/international\/511266-the-usmca-trump-giveth-and-trump-taketh-away?rnd=1597024133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS Miami \u2013 August 4, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report about Cuba\u2019s opening of more dollar stores to generate more hard currency income into the economy, international business professor Jerry Haar, explained that leaders are looking to put a band aid on its hemorrhaging economy. \u201cIt is almost like the Cuban version of Groundhog Day. We have seen it before, we are seeing it now, and we will see it again,\u201d said Haar. <a title=\"CBS Miami \u2013 August 4, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2020\/08\/04\/cuba-money-grab-declining-economy-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Florida Trend \u2013 August 4, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an article about Executive MBA programs, FIU Business student Sergio Cardenas said he entered the 16-month program to develop a business mindset and explore different aspects of leadership. Cardenas, Cummins Latin America sales manager, hopes the EMBA will add value to the company and ensure financial independence. \u201cI have to step back from the technical and start thinking more strategically,\u201d said Cardenas. <a title=\"Florida Trend \u2013 August 4, 2020\" href=\"http:\/\/digital.floridatrend.com\/publication\/?m=28897&amp;i=666497&amp;p=62\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sun Sentinel \u2013 July 16, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn an article about the surge of COVID-19 cases, international business professor Jerry Haar suggested the pandemic \u201chas put the coup d\u2019 grace into marginal businesses\u201d as many businesses are starting to give up hope they can rebound with their prepandemic work forces, permanently laying off more workers. \u201cA number of businesses that are closing, they were not in good shape anyway,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Sun Sentinel \u2013 July 16, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/coronavirus\/fl-ne-coronavirus-florida-unemployment-claims-week-ended-july-11-20200716-3qnnv7pvsvcgbdfb23m3ke7u6a-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Money Rates \u2013 July 16, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a report on home title fraud, Suzanne Hollander, a senior instructor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, discussed the warning signs and action steps required when buyers suspect they\u2019re a victim. &#8220;Home title fraud is essentially a burglar stealing your entire house and maybe even selling it to someone else while you are living in it &#8211; and without your knowing about it,&#8221; she said. <a title=\"Money Rates \u2013 July 16, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.money-rates.com\/mortgage\/what-is-home-title-fraud.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boston Herald \u2013 July 5, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nAs virtually every business has been forced to give telecommuting a try, associate professor of global leadership and management Ravi Gajendran discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has solidified work-from-home arrangements. But few companies wanted to make the expensive mistake of finding out that the downsides \u2014 like technical challenges or workers slacking off \u2014 outweighed the gains, he noted. <a title=\"Boston Herald \u2013 July 5, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonherald.com\/2020\/07\/05\/work-from-home-opens-opportunities-for-job-hunters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WPTV \u2013 June 30, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nDepartment of Information Systems and Business Analytics instructor Attila Hertelendy discussed economic recovery, noting that that the best way to boost the economy is to boost the CDC guidelines with caution and care. \u201cOur economy is pretty resilient, particularly in Florida. I think Florida has the opportunity to turn it around with strong, effective leadership,\u201d he said. <a title=\"WPTV \u2013 June 30, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/2a135f1c-bc2b-4b01-98a3-51b50614314f\/clip\/ca7b3cf8-6e70-4713-afd4-17e702f3a62f\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Business Journal \u2013 June 30, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nJoanne Li, dean of the Florida International University College of Business, said the school transitioned to remote learning by March 11, transferring 358 course sections online. With nearly 10,000 students, that was quite a task for FIU\u2019s largest school. But all went smoothly because half of its courses were already fully or partially online. <a title=\"South Florida Business Journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/southflorida\/news\/2020\/06\/30\/statewide-education-online-business-programs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bakersfield.com \u2013 June 29, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nA dejar que los empleados trabajaran desde casa para reducir costos mediante la reducci\u00f3n de costosos espacios de oficina. Pero pocos quer\u00edan cometer el costoso error de descubrir que los inconvenientes (como los desaf\u00edos t\u00e9cnicos o los trabajadores holgazanes) superaban los beneficios, indic\u00f3 Ravi Gajendran, profesor asociado de la Florida International University, quien ha estudiado el teletrabajo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chicago Tribune \u2013 June 26, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nAssociate professor of global leadership and management Ravi Gajendran noted that even before the pandemic, some businesses had started to let employees work from home to cut costs by downsizing expensive office space. But few wanted to make the expensive mistake of finding out that the downsides \u2014 like technical challenges or workers slacking off \u2014 outweighed the gains. <a title=\"Chicago Tribune\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/business\/ct-biz-recruiting-remote-jobs-chicago-20200626-kfhkhibpvnhtlmqe6pp2k6457y-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 June 25, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nDavid Barman, senior instructor in the School of Accounting discussed the biggest mistake people make when using personal loans to consolidate credit card debts. \u201cPeople will sometimes use their home, car or other collateral and convert unsecured debt into secured debt,\u201d he noted. \u201cThat means if they default on the loan, the lender has rights to the collateral.\u201d <a title=\"WalletHub \u2013 June 25, 2020\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/personal-loans\/credit-card-consolidation#David_Barman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC Miami \u2013 June 24, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nHow can consumers recover from the financial setbacks caused by COVID-19? Professor Deanne Butchey, lecturer in the Department of Finance, shared her analysis and expertise on how to mitigate the financial impact of the Coronavirus. Increased debt or bankruptcies will impact approval for a mortgage or a loan, maintaining a good credit score, even applying for a job. <a title=\"NBC Miami\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icloud.com\/attachment\/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcvws.icloud-content.com%2FB%2FAUD7eRXz4PADcG2IADCA32iSCSpQAbYVqcuWQDHmLjmsr5DpZ7QSWs2S%2F%24%7Bf%7D%3Fo%3DAt3vV0YBSx2CAUqDfTb5gn7iETamkNuUmlnCQIS162f5%26v%3D1%26x%3D3%26a%3DCAogLo3AGUvm4zix3eATY1fT5sVi4Tke2u6k8xut4XJQLj8SdxCDtIzMri4Yg8SHoLguIgEAKggByAD_MK-PR1IEkgkqUFoEElrNkmomKU9E3Wbihj4A8rYFZgUNgPPi0qd3-0hlcrcLDUHBSAgw0JPOC_FyJgUSyfqgTPw3v7QJAk9v04kRu0iZT6YET7f4JlJ7CQakxIPDhvl7%26e%3D1595647582%26fl%3D%26r%3DF52E1AB4-F2C3-4DFB-A1C4-CA391E2C5932-1%26k%3D%24%7Buk%7D%26ckc%3Dcom.apple.largeattachment%26ckz%3D3794AEFC-B7AD-4B5B-96B4-70B0C935F79D%26p%3D50%26s%3D8_OJeWNyIT3FWoeL6bhluMfwUp8&amp;uk=g03KbGZIs5IobHgCrTlTpQ&amp;f=IMG_9105.MOV&amp;sz=175613888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch It<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 June 23, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational business professor Jerry Haar shared his thoughts that a key reason for the U.S. decline in competitiveness is the lack of technical and scientific human capital to invigorate and expand the economy. The temporary halt in issuance of H-1B visas will keep highly skilled workers in fields such as systems engineering, advanced materials, biomedical technology and cybersecurity, from fueling U.S. innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WLRN \u2013 June 19, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational business professor Jerry Haar shared that he finds it interesting that some in the west now share a mistrust of foreign trade. \u201cThe pandemic is one of the best things that could happen to the enemies of globalization,\u201d said Haar. As a result, greater care will be taken in how supply chains are structured and how producers and consumers do business. <a title=\"WLRN\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/aa8aa036-c1b4-4818-8c1f-deaf26fcdcd1\/clip\/277353a5-1c01-4fa0-9edc-c44df385e290\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tampa Bay Times \u2013 June 15, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nAnthony Miyazaki, professor and chair of the department of marketing and logistics, said retailers are caught in the middle of a polarized country, weighing whether supporting the movement could hurt their bottom line. \u201cIn the end, it may be that top management will feel compelled to make decisions based on their own value systems rather than solely on their financial outcomes,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Tampa Bay Times\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tampabay.com\/news\/2020\/06\/15\/publix-forbids-employees-from-wearing-black-lives-matter-masks-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Built In \u2013 June 15, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nAssociate professor of global leadership and management Ravi Gajendran shared his insight on how to be effective \u2014 and stay sane \u2014 when working from home. He noted that some distractions are inevitable during a time of pandemic. \u201cThe starting point for dealing with interruptions and disruptions should be organizations and managers recognizing the reality of how people are coping with the pandemic\u2026\u201d said Gajendran. <a title=\"Built In\" href=\"https:\/\/builtin.com\/remote-work\/how-to-work-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 June 12, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nFIU Business dean Joanne Li participated in a discussion that examined what Florida should expect as we look toward a post-pandemic world. In higher education, she advised that people take in incremental change and be adaptable. \u201cThis is a time to look into the past, but envision what education is going to be in the future, to create more opportunities,\u201d she said. <a title=\"The Miami Herald\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/politics-government\/influencers\/article243463241.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 June 11, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nManuel Lasaga, profesor en el departamento de finanzas de la Universidad Internacional de la Florida, explic\u00f3 que aunque en la econom\u00eda ya empiezan a notarse signos de recuperaci\u00f3n, estos son lentos, por muchos factores, entre ellos la falta de confianza de los compradores. \u201cLa econom\u00eda ha tocado fondo, pero no habr\u00e1 un brinco como creen algunos, sino que la recuperaci\u00f3n va a ser lenta,\u201d dijo. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/acceso-miami\/negocios\/article243424066.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Metropolis Magazine \u2013 June 11, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nRavi Gajendran, an associate professor of global leadership and management, discussed individual control over workstation features as a trend that could be adapted intensified for users\u2019 homes amidst a distributed workforce. \u201cTelework was viewed as a favor to employees. Now it is an arrangement in which workers help companies manage risk and keep businesses running at reduced operating costs,\u201d he added. <a title=\"Metropolis Magazine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolismag.com\/architecture\/workplace-architecture\/will-remote-work-improve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inside Higher Ed \u2013 June 9, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nColleges start new academic programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/business.fiu.edu\/graduate\/finance-online\/index.cfm\">Florida International University<\/a> is starting an online master of science in finance. <a title=\"Inside Higher Ed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/news\/2020\/06\/09\/colleges-start-new-academic-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WLRN \u2013 June 8, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nJohn Nykolaiszyn, director of Business Career Management at Florida International University, discussed how college graduates are facing the worst job market since the Great Depression amid a global pandemic. &#8220;The advice is always the same,\u201d he said. &#8220;You have to have a multi-pronged approach to how you will approach your career.&#8221; Recent FIU Business graduates Joshua Ceballos and Natalie Rivera participated in the conversation. <a title=\"WLRN\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wlrn.org\/post\/heard-sundial-fort-lauderdale-police-face-scrutiny-nursing-homes-lack-ppe-graduates-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Telemundo 51 \u2013 June 6, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nRafael Soltero Venegas, profesor de ventas y mercadeo en la facultad de negocios de la Universidad Internacional de Florida, analiz\u00f3 como la reapertura de la econom\u00eda mejor\u00f3 el nivel de empleos. Empleadores a\u00f1adieron 2.5 nuevos millones de empleos en el mes de mayo. \u201cLos negocios van a tener que ajustarse a la demanda que tengan por los servicios que ellos proveen,\u201d dijo. <a title=\"Telemundo 51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telemundo51.com\/videos\/videos-noticias\/baja-la-tasa-de-desempleo-en-estados-unidos\/2085364\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch it<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 June 5, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational business professor Jerry Haar noted the latest unemployment numbers may indicate improvement, the climb back up may very well not level out to where we were before mid-March when COVID-19 dramatically accelerated. The bottom line is that we are not out of the woods yet, and one month\u2019s encouraging unemployment numbers does not a trend make. \u201cHope tempered with realism\u201d should be our mantra, he added. <a title=\"The Hill\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/finance\/501432-curb-your-enthusiasm-about-the-new-unemployment-numbers?rnd=1591400150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MillionAcres.com &#8211; May 31, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nSuzanne Hollander, a senior instructor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, indicated that the #MeToo movement has elevated the issue of gender equality in several areas, including commercial real estate. &#8220;Women today feel more empowered to enter into business areas traditionally known as male bastions. And businesses today are making it a core value to promote women to visible senior leadership positions\u2026\u201d she says. <a title=\"MillionAcres.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/millionacres\/real-estate-investing\/commercial-real-estate\/how-women-can-invest-successfully-commercial-real-estate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 May 30, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nFIU Business professors Deanne Butchey, Jerry Haar and Attila Hertelendy share their insight on how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges currently faced by hospitals. In the age of coronavirus, all hospitals across the globe will continue to confront immense challenges \u2014 financial and marketing communications among the most vexing. The two areas of focus: financial management and marketing communications. <a title=\"The Hill\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/healthcare\/500289-key-challenges-for-hospitals-in-the-age-of-covid-19?rnd=1590871053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seatrade \u2013 May 29, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nLin Humphrey, an assistant professor of marketing who worked in the cruise industry, highlighted the emotion-evoking creative and data-driven decision-making that were launched in unison by Princess Cruises. Humphrey shared his thoughts upon the departure of Gordon Ho, SVP global marketing at Princess, who led the &#8216;Come Back New&#8217; campaign and increased branded experience partnerships. \u201cIt was seamless and effective,\u201d Humphrey said. <a title=\"Seatrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seatrade-cruise.com\/news\/gordon-ho-who-put-come-back-new-princess-cruises-leaving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 May 28, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nJerry Haar, profesor de negocios internacionales en la escuela de negocios de la Universidad Internacional de Florida (FIU), describi\u00f3 un panorama sombr\u00edo por la orden de suspender la entrada de pasajeros procedentes de Brasil. \u201cEl impacto va a ser horrible, terrible. En t\u00e9rminos de socio comercial, Brasil es el n\u00famero uno, especialmente en el sur de Florida,\u201d dijo. <a title=\"El Nuevo Herald\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/sur-de-la-florida\/article243066491.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS 4 \u2013 May 27, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nInternational business professor Jerry Haar noted that the new US policy, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, barring anyone who has been to Brazil within 14 days from entering the US could prove costly to South Florida\u2019s economy. \u201c\u2026 we are going to be slammed by the decline in the area of tourism, real estate, higher education, law, accounting, engineering services,\u201d Haar said. <a title=\"CBS 4\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2020\/05\/27\/coronavirus-ban-on-brazilian-tourists-south-florida-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>E-Crypto News \u2013 May 24, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nHemang Subramanian, assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics, explained that Covid-19 has confirmed that bitcoin is a store of value. \u201cIf you observe the stock market before and after the March 2019 crash \u2013 BTC\u2019s value has recovered most of its value,\u201d he said. <a title=\"E-Crypto News\" href=\"https:\/\/e-cryptonews.com\/ecrypto-news-talks-to-fiu-professor-hemang-subramanian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New York Times \u2013 May 24, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cOut,\u2019\u2019 the new short film from Pixar Animation Studios introduces the studio\u2019s first gay main character. Kimberly Taylor, an associate professor of marketing and logistics at Florida International University in Miami, said that Disney and Pixar recognize that \u201crepresentation matters\u201d on the big and small screens. <a title=\"New York Times\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/05\/24\/arts\/disney-pixar-gay-out.html?smid=tw-share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC Miami \u2013 May 22, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nHas COVID-19 changed consumers\u2019 shopping habits? Kimberly Taylor, associate professor of marketing and logistics, explained that right now people are \u201call over the map.\u201d Many are realizing the money they spent on unplanned purchases. Plus, unemployment will continue to impact consumer spending. \u201cThere\u2019s no question that unemployment will have a chilling effect for quite some time,\u201d she said. <a title=\"NBC Miami\" href=\"https:\/\/app.criticalmention.com\/app\/#\/report\/298762bc-fa0b-4dd5-aa44-4b9e171d91fd\/clip\/76aee944-43c9-4ab3-9506-b63076f46fe7\/play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 May 22, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nRestaurants nationwide are expecting to lose up to $240 billion by the end of the year. Marc Weinstein, a clinical professor of global leadership and management, explained that some won\u2019t make it to the other side of the pandemic. \u201cRestaurants with lush capital reserves will survive, but many won\u2019t survive,\u201d he said. <a title=\"South Florida Sun Sentinel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/local\/broward\/sunrise\/fl-ne-shooting-sunrise-five-injured-20200524-5qenawid5rdzhjflgln3svtyzy-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 May 18, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nRay Juncosa, asesor del Florida Small Business Development Center (FSBDC) de la Escuela de Negocios de la Universidad Internacional de la Florida (FIU), explico que desde que comenz\u00f3 la crisis por el coronavirus han ayudado a 181 peque\u00f1os negocios de los condado de Miami-Dade y Monroe a obtener $15.3 millones en fondos de asistencia. <a title=\"En tiempos inciertos en Miami, estos son algunos consejos para los peque\u00f1os negocios\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/acceso-miami\/negocios\/article242705021.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Forbes \u2013 May 10, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nRavi Gajendran, an associate professor of global leadership and management, discussed the urgency of managers and executives becoming more comfortable leading remote workforces. Personalized leadership and frequent communication are critical. \u201cBy creating proactive norms of member inclusion and psychological safety, remote teams can be just as innovative as teams working in-person,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Everyone Seems Okay With Remote Digital Collaboration, Except Maybe Managers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/joemckendrick\/2020\/05\/10\/everyone-seems-okay-with-remote-digital-collaboration-except-maybe-managers\/#4da91dc33d84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New York Times \u2013 May 9, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nKimberly Taylor, an associate professor of marketing and logistics, explained that Gerber\u2019s selection of the first adopted \u201cspokesbaby,\u201d has allowed the company to enhance consumer involvement and build closer ties within the Gerber brand community. \u201cThis has also allowed them to showcase greater diversity within this iconic brand,\u201d she said. <a title=\"A First Among Gerber Babies: She\u2019s Adopted\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/05\/09\/us\/gerber-baby-adopted.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MillionAcres.com \u2013 May 7, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nSuzanne Hollander, a senior instructor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, explained that in the U.S. \u201cseen as a strong protector for individual property rights compared with many countries around the world, and foreign purchases and demand are continuing at a fast pace for that reason.&#8221; <a title=\"Election Season and Your Real Estate Investment: What Should You Expect?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/millionacres\/real-estate-investing\/articles\/election-season-and-your-real-estate-investment-what-should-you-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Mortgage Reports \u2013 May 5, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nFirst-time home buyers need to verify at least two years of income and current employment, explained Suzanne Hollander, a senior instructor at the Hollo School of Real Estate. She added that a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many lenders have been rapidly increasing the minimum credit score needed to qualify for many loans. <a title=\"How to qualify as a first time home buyer for grants and loans\" href=\"https:\/\/themortgagereports.com\/64838\/how-to-qualify-first-time-home-buyer-grants-loans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 May 1, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nArun Upadhyay, a finance eminent scholar, explained that the interest rate on credit cards cannot drop below a certain level, not for everybody. If a low-interest-rate comes with some additional fees, then it may not be worth taking. It also depends on whether the credit card holder carries some balance beyond the grace period. <a title=\"Ask the Experts: Sizing Up the Best Credit Card Rates\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/best-credit-card-rates#experts=Arun_Upadhyay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knowable Magazine \u2013 April 30, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nRavi Gajendran, an associate professor of global leadership and management, shared his thoughts on remote work\u2019s influence on outcomes and it\u2019s positive effects. \u201cThis is going to change the conversation. You\u2019ll have a larger swath of employees who are going to say, \u2018We did it then, we can do it again.\u2019 \u2026 And managers are going to find it harder to say no.\u201d <a title=\"Could Covid-19 usher in a new era of working from home?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knowablemagazine.org\/article\/society\/2020\/could-covid-19-usher-new-era-working-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Mortgage Reports \u2013 April 29, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nSuzanne Hollander, a senior instructor at the Hollo School of Real Estate, discussed lower mortgage rates as an incentive to help get the economy moving again. \u201cLower rates will encourage financial activity. They may convince people who are on the fence to purchase or refinance now versus later,\u201d she said. <a title=\"Will mortgage rates plummet after COVID-19? Mortgage rate predictions for late-2020\" href=\"https:\/\/themortgagereports.com\/65126\/post-coronavirus-mortgage-rate-predictions-for-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 April 27, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nDeanne Butchey, a university lecturer of finance, discussed COVID-19\u2019s impact on women. \u201cThere is still a perception that men are the breadwinners in the family, and that is why they keep their jobs more than women in the same industry\u2026 and professional level,\u201d she noted. <a title=\"Women bear the brunt of the social and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, experts say\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/local\/immigration\/article242261101.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 April 27, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nEven before the coronavirus swept through Latin America and the Caribbean, the region was ailing. The coronavirus is threatening to turn that economic malaise into a full-blown disaster, explained Jerry Haar, a professor of international business. \u201cThis is like a kick to the groin to someone who already has a double hernia,\u201d he said. <a title=\"Coronavirus could push Latin America, Caribbean into deepest recession since 1930s\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/nation-world\/world\/americas\/article242262271.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Today \u2013 April 27, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nRavi Gajendran, an associate professor of global leadership and management, discussed the decision of executives at India&#8217;s largest IT service firm Tata Consultancy Services to transition employees to work from home. This move, he explained, makes a lot of sense in India especially in metros with its long commutes and traffic. <a title=\"Post-COVID TCS employees to permanently work from home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesstoday.in\/current\/corporate\/post-coronavirus-75-percent-of-3-5-lakh-tcs-employees-permanently-work-from-home-up-from-20-percent\/story\/401981.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Finder &#8211; April 27<\/strong><br \/>\nDeanne Butchey, Deanne Butchey, a university lecturer of finance,, explained ways that individuals can limit their credit card usage during quarantine\u2026 \u201cOne should only spend money on essentials since it is unclear whether or not one will lose his\/her job, be put on furlough, or be faced with salary cuts. <a title=\"How to limit credit card usage during a pandemic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/limit-credit-card-usage-during-a-pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dallas Morning News \u2013 April 26, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile virtually every region, city or community will present some safety risks sooner or later, \u201cDon&#8217;t let fears over stressful statistics deter you from seeking the truth about your chosen locale,\u201d said Suzanne Hollander, senior lecturer at Florida International University\u2019s Hollo School of Real Estate. <a title=\"Dallas Morning News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pressreader.com\/catalog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Poets &amp; Quants \u2013 April 22, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nThe only U.S. schools to make the top ten list are Indiana University\u2019s widely acclaimed KelleyDirect program, which came in sixth place, No. 8 USC Marshall, and No. 9 Florida International University. <a title=\"The Best International Online MBAs?\" href=\"https:\/\/poetsandquants.com\/2020\/04\/22\/the-best-international-online-mbas\/?pq-category=online-mba-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Because \u2013 April 22, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nSpain\u2019s IE Business School beat off 46 other programs to be ranked the top online MBA program. The school was joined in the top 10 by U.S. schools Indiana University\u2019s Kelley School of Business, USC Marshall, Florida International University. <a title=\"World\u2019s Best Online MBA Programs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessbecause.com\/news\/mba-rankings\/6910\/best-online-mba-programs-qs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Article<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Telemundo \u2013 April 20, 2020<\/strong><br \/>\nFred Perry, a clinical professor of accounting, discussed the U.S. business landscape following the coronavirus pandemic noting that consumers will be fearful of entering a restaurant so operators will have to guarantee that it\u2019s a safe place. Already convenient for many, working from home will likely increase, he added. <a title=\"Coronavirus: Mirando Al Futuro, 20 de abril 2020 | Noticias Telemundo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Z8ft5QYbBFk&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U.S. News &amp; World Report \u2013 April 17, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;Brave New Tele-World&#8221; &#8211; Telework is not new, experts say, but the attitude toward it is changing as the coronavirus has moved &#8220;the office&#8221; to workers&#8217; living rooms and kitchens. Professor Ravi Gajendran shared his insight: &#8220;What&#8217;s happening now is an unprecedented experiment \u2013 people who otherwise would not telecommute are being forced to do so.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TC Palm \u2013 April 16, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"\u2018Why is this happening?\u2019 Local coronavirus-impacted workers struggle to collect unemployment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tcpalm.com\/story\/news\/local\/2020\/04\/16\/coronavirus-covid-19-florida-business-jobs-unemployment-reemployment-assistance\/2989722001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2018Why is this happening?\u2019 Local coronavirus-impacted workers struggle to collect unemployment<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Professor Marc Weinstein explained that unemployment figures will be lagging for quite some time. \u201cNot only does the logjam with the reemployment office limit the ability to get money to people who need it, but also, it\u2019s creating real challenges for those of us who are interested in understanding the depth of the economic dislocation.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 April 15, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Supply chain management is a vital weapon in the war against the coronavirus\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/international\/493006-supply-chain-management-is-a-vital-weapon-in-the-war-against-the\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Supply chain management is a vital weapon in the war against the coronavirus<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Amidst supply chain management increased role during the crisis, professor Jerry Haar shared his opinion that a fully functioning, well-managed supply chain system is capable of coordinating three challenging management functions into one: Demand management, procurement management and fulfillment management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 April 13, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Virus disrupts Miami area\u2019s international trade and supply systems\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/biz-monday\/article241928651.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virus disrupts Miami area\u2019s international trade and supply systems<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Trade relationships, now under strain, will endure the crisis. Professor Jerry Haar pointed out that \u201cactual trade relationships between countries do not change much, nor do those between buyer and seller if they are long-term relationships, just because of an economic downturn, political strife, financial problems, natural disasters or health pandemics.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 April 10, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"What to know about filing a Florida unemployment claim, including using the state\u2019s new mobile app\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/coronavirus\/fl-ne-coronavirus-new-florida-jobless-website-20200410-xjjw6zomjnarrkjorhfdhvwc3i-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What to know about filing a Florida unemployment claim, including using the state\u2019s new mobile app<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; As Florida hopes it has tamed its troubled unemployment system, professor Marc Weinstein doubts the paper application route will provide the expedited processing that applicants need. \u201cI cannot imagine how the paper system is going to facilitate speedy reimbursement,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are dealing with such a large magnitude of application increases.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 April 7, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Ask The Experts\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/most-aggressive-states-against-coronavirus\/72307\/#expert=attila-j-hertelendy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ask The Experts<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Professor Attila Hertelendy suggested that for state governments \u201cinstead of playing catch up and following the herd, being cautious and proactive is the best way to ensure safety\u201d He highlighted Vermont, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Washington, Illinois, Maine, Pennsylvania as states who have dealt most efficiently with the coronavirus pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WLRN \u201cSundial\u201d \u2013 April 6, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Heard On Sundial: Navigating The Unemployment Crisis. And Palm Beach County\u2019s COVID-19 Response\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wlrn.org\/post\/heard-sundial-navigating-unemployment-crisis-and-palm-beach-county-s-covid-19-response#stream\/0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heard On Sundial: Navigating The Unemployment Crisis. And Palm Beach County\u2019s COVID-19 Response<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Professor Marc Weinstein discussed the state of unemployment in South Florida as a result of the government-ordered shutdowns and how to navigate the current crisis. The Florida unemployment website and call center have failed, unable to process applications, likely costing the unemployed weeks of money they would have received. \u201cWe have never seen unemployment numbers like these,\u201d said Weinstein. \u201cWhen you have 6 million applications in the first week and 9 million by the second week, no system is ready.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WalletHub \u2013 April 2, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Ask The Experts\" href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/credit-cards\/free\/#expert=Deanne_Butchey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ask The Experts<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Professor Deanne Butchey discussed free credit cards, with zero interest rate and zero balance transfer fee. \u201cBanks can do this as a service during tough times as they can essentially borrow for free. A bank can absorb these costs during catastrophic times. The goodwill earned will be immeasurable once conditions return to normal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Hill \u2013 April 1, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"The brave new world of remote work\" href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/opinion\/technology\/490521-the-brave-new-world-of-remote-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The brave new world of remote work<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Professor Jerry Haar shares his thoughts on the \u201csilver lining\u201d that telecommuting offers. \u201cThe principal advantages of working remotely are a flexible schedule, the ability to work from anywhere, spending more time with family and the convenience of working from home. Certain jobs are actually better suited for remote work than office work. These include \u201cknowledge worker\u201d jobs in which quietude and concentration are imperative.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fox News \u2013 March 28, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"World Health Organization under the microscope: what went wrong with coronavirus?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/world\/world-health-organization-coronavirus-what-went-wrong.amp?cmpid=prn_newsstand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">World Health Organization under the microscope: what went wrong with coronavirus?<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Many questioned the World Health Organization\u2019s response as COVD-19 expanded in China. &#8220;For an international body that people (and) governments and the business community looks to for advice, they are simply too slow, burdened by bureaucracy and political correctness,&#8221; said Attila Hertelendy instructor of Information Systems and Business Analytics at Florida International University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bangor Daily News \u2013 March 26, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Authorities: \u2018Snowbirds\u2019 should stay put if they can, rather than return to Maine\" href=\"https:\/\/bangordailynews.com\/2020\/03\/26\/news\/state\/authorities-snowbirds-should-stay-put-if-they-can-rather-than-return-to-maine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Authorities: \u2018Snowbirds\u2019 should stay put if they can, rather than return to Maine<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Department of Information Systems and Business Analytics instructor Attila Hertelendy advises residents who leave to warmer climates during Maine\u2019s cold, winter months to stay where they are, if possible. People should avoid all unnecessary travel, he said. \u201cIf you have to travel, you should be limiting human contact as much as you possibly can.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Daily messenger \u2013 March 26, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Kitchen table cubicles: A digital workplace means a learning curve\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mpnnow.com\/news\/20200326\/kitchen-table-cubicles-digital-workplace-means-learning-curve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kitchen table cubicles: A digital workplace means a learning curve<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; The same principle can also be applied to specific duties associated with a job, according to co-author Ravi Gajendran, assistant professor in the department of global leadership and management at Florida International University. \u201cIt\u2019s not so much that telecommuting is good or bad; it\u2019s just that sometimes it\u2019s advantageous and sometimes it\u2019s not,\u201d Gajendran said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keys Weekly \u2013 March 25, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"$50,000 interest-free loans available for small businesses\" href=\"https:\/\/keysweekly.com\/42\/50000-interest-free-loans-available-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$50,000 interest-free loans available for small businesses<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Helping small businesses apply for Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans. Margie Smith, a consultant at FIU\u2019s College of Business who serves the Florida Keys, sends applicants to the right place with an understanding of the eligibility criteria, reviews Florida Emergency Bridge Loan applications to make sure they are complete, and works with applicants to answer questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 March 19, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"These workers do not stop\u2014even for the coronavirus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article241277211.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">These workers do not stop\u2014even for the coronavirus<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; How deep the economic damage might be, and how long it might last, depend largely on the progression of the outbreak, according to Frederick V. Perry, a business law professor at FIU School of Accounting. The speed of transmission, numbers affected, time needed to find a vaccine and actions by government designed to mitigate the damage are key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Business Journal \u2013 March 18, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"News In Brief\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/southflorida\/news\/2020\/03\/18\/news-in-brief-03-20-2020.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">News In Brief<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; MBAF CEO Tony Argiz and his wife, Conchi Argiz, made a $500,000 gift to Florida International University&#8217;s College of Business to establish the Argiz Family Eminent Scholarship Endowment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 March 17, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Estos trabajadores de Miami no paran por el coronavirus. \u00bfSe salvar\u00e1n de la crisis econ\u00f3mica?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elnuevoherald.com\/noticias\/finanzas\/acceso-miami\/article241267521.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Estos trabajadores de Miami no paran por el coronavirus. \u00bfSe salvar\u00e1n de la crisis econ\u00f3mica?<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Frederick V. Perry, profesor de leyes comerciales de la Escuela de Contabilidad de la Universidad Internacional de la Florida considera que en menos de un mes la econom\u00eda de Estados Unidos entrar\u00e1 en recesi\u00f3n. Mientras m\u00e1s medidas se tomen para asegurar el aislamiento, m\u00e1s se evitar\u00e1 el efecto negativo de la pandemia a largo plazo en la econom\u00eda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 March 17, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"'How are we going to survive this?' Small businesses in Miami-Dade confront coronavirus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/coronavirus\/article241270096.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8216;How are we going to survive this?&#8217; Small businesses in Miami-Dade confront coronavirus<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; According to the report \u201cSmall Business. Big Impact.\u201d conducted by Florida International University\u2019s Small Business Development Center in 2018, 53.3 percent of Miami-Dade\u2019s workforce is employed by 82,293 small businesses around the county.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CBS 4 \u2013 March 16, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Hollywood Business Owner Trying To Find Bright Side During Coronavirus Outbreak\" href=\"https:\/\/miami.cbslocal.com\/2020\/03\/16\/hollywood-business-owner-coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hollywood Business Owner Trying To Find Bright Side During Coronavirus Outbreak<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; FIU Business professor Marc Weinstein said provisions in the Coronavirus Relief Act apply to even independent workers, such as Uber drivers. They could show documents that they have been an Uber driver, documenting past income and document that they are out of work because they are sick, or because of a self-quarantine, or caring for somebody.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Sun Sentinel \u2013 March 14, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Virus poses financial threat to cruise industry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/coronavirus\/fl-ne-coronvirus-threatens-cruise-lines-20200314-xhum54nvgjbgjgzxq3qgouq6k4-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virus poses financial threat to cruise industry<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Finance professor Deanne Butchey discussed the impact on the cruise industry. &#8220;The companies that are going to be okay are going to be the big ones,&#8221; she added. &#8220;The smaller ones might have problems &#8230; during these tough times. The big ones will weather the storm eventually. I&#8217;m hesitant to call a bottom in the market.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Miami Herald \u2013 March 2, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"And the judges for the 2020 Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition are\u2026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article240689776.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">And the judges for the 2020 Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition are\u2026<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Professor Deanne Butchey, Brian Van Hook is director of the Florida SBDC at FIU, and Ricardo Weisz, consultant to the Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC 6 \u2013 February 28, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Expert discusses Coronavirus Financial Impacts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/multimedia\/expert-discusses-coronavirus-financial-impacts\/2198519\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Expert discusses Coronavirus Financial Impacts<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Professor Deanne Butchey shared her analysis and expertise on the financial impact of the Coronavirus. Livestreaming on NBC 6 Facebook + Newscasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atlanta Journal Constitution \u2013 February 25, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Why animals are taking over TV commercial space\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ajc.com\/lifestyles\/seeing-the-world-through-cows-tigers-and-ducks-can-you-feel\/XBBecbFB3Dqs9YmWJR27IK\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why animals are taking over TV commercial space<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; William \u201cLin\u201d Humphrey, an assistant professor of marketing at Florida International University, said today it\u2019s more important than ever to capture attention back from our mobile phone, plus digitally animated animals are never going to be in a scandal or show up on TMZ, so there\u2019s some safety in the choice to use them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Florida Business Journal \u2013 February 21, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Mentoring Monday: What mentoring means to execs from FIU, Crystal Cruises and more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/southflorida\/news\/2020\/02\/21\/mentoring-monday-what-mentoring-means-to-execs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mentoring Monday: What mentoring means to execs from FIU, Crystal Cruises and more<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; How has being a mentor impacted your career? Luisa Perez, director of marketing, communications and Office of Event Management, Florida International University College of Business shares her thoughts with American City Business Journals\u2019 Bizwomen Mentoring Monday initiative to connect women excelling in business with those seeking to reach similar heights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Telemundo 51 \u2013 February 21, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"C\u00f3mo lograr ser un \u2018influencer\u2019 en las redes sociales\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telemundo51.com\/noticias\/local\/como-lograr-ser-un-influencer-en-las-redes-sociales\/2049327\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C\u00f3mo lograr ser un \u2018influencer\u2019 en las redes sociales<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Brands are increasingly relying on online influencers to promote their products, and the demand continues to grow. Social media influencers have become a billion-dollar industry. \u201cWhen a brand is trying to influence an audience, or persuade them to purchase my product, it\u2019s more attractive if you hear it from someone you trust,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/business.fiu.edu\/faculty\/expert-guides.cfm?FlagDirectory=Display&amp;Emp=mosquerag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gustavo Mosquera<\/a>, visiting instructor of marketing at Florida International University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Washington Post \u2013 February 20, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Overwater bungalows became the pinnacle of aspirational travel. Now you can find them everywhere.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/travel\/2020\/02\/20\/overwater-bungalows-became-pinnacle-aspirational-travel-now-you-can-find-them-everywhere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Overwater bungalows became the pinnacle of aspirational travel. Now you can find them everywhere.<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; &#8220;They&#8217;ve been portrayed as something glam in the media,&#8221; says Lin Humphrey, an assistant professor of marketing at Florida International University who specializes in digital marketing, social media and travel. &#8220;&#8216;Real Housewives of Orange County,&#8217; I can&#8217;t remember where they went. They had overwater bungalows. Despite the raging hang overs, it looked fantastic.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Long Room.com \u2013 February 19, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Insurance industry CEO pay tied more closely to firm performance since financial crisis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.longroom.com\/discussion\/1803294\/insurance-industry-ceo-pay-tied-more-closely-to-firm-performance-since-financial-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insurance industry CEO pay tied more closely to firm performance since financial crisis<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Compensation packages for insurance industry CEOs changed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, with bonuses reduced and other incentives increased, according to a new study from FIU Business. \u201cWe found that the shift in executive compensation was a response to the crisis,\u201d said Deanne Butchey, lecturer in the department of finance at FIU and one of the study\u2019s authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ANA Magazine \u2013 February 14, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Six Is the New 30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ana.net\/magazines\/show\/id\/ana-2020-02-creating-the-six-second-ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Six Is the New 30<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; The six-second spot (often referred to as a bumper ad) is the new 30-second ad, and marketers have a lot riding on getting it right. They must focus on a specific aspect of the product or service \u2014 and explain it swiftly. &#8220;Six-second spots should not be cut from longer spots \u2026 they shouldn&#8217;t be an afterthought to the creative process,\u201d said Anthony Miyazaki, professor and chair of the department of marketing and logistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC 6 \u2013 February 13, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"How to Cash In On Your Online Influence\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/how-to-cash-in-on-your-online-influence\/2191064\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Cash In On Your Online Influence<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Influencers are on high demand, with advertisers looking for relatable people to promote their products. \u201cResearch shows we trust strangers and people we deem to be like us more than we trust brands,\u201d said William \u201cLin\u201d Humphrey, an assistant professor of marketing at Florida International University. But building enough of an influence online to make money isn\u2019t easy. \u201cIt\u2019s cultivating good content,\u201d Humphrey said. \u201cIt\u2019s getting authentic followers.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Becker\u2019s Hospital Review \u2013 February 13, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Recession changed insurance CEO pay: 5 things to know\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beckershospitalreview.com\/payer-issues\/recession-changed-insurance-ceo-pay-5-things-to-know.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recession changed insurance CEO pay: 5 things to know<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; CEOs leading insurance companies, including health plans, saw their compensation packages altered after the 2008 financial crisis, according to a new study from the Florida International University College of Business. We also found that when the CEO held a dual role, acting as also the chairman of the board, (s)he was better able to influence salary, bonuses, and long-term incentives. This influence declined in the post-crisis period.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fierce Healthcare \u2013 February 12, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"How insurance executives' compensation changed after the recession\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fiercehealthcare.com\/payer\/how-insurance-executives-compensation-changed-after-recession-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How insurance executives&#8217; compensation changed after the recession<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; \u201cWhen you\u2019re in a recession, the bottom line is being affected. You\u2019re going to want to have to pay out less to the senior leadership and you also want them to engage in activities that will help the company recover very quickly, and the way to do that is to compensate them by stock ownership,\u201d said Deanne Butchey, Ph.D., lecturer in FIU\u2019s Department of Finance and one of the study\u2019s authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business Insurance \u2013 February 11, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Insurer CEO incentives shifted to stock awards after financial crisis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsurance.com\/article\/20200211\/NEWS06\/912333007\/Insurer-CEO-incentives-shifted-to-stock-awards-after-financial-crisis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insurer CEO incentives shifted to stock awards after financial crisis<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Compensation packages for insurer CEOs have changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis with incentive payments moving from bonuses to stock awards and options, according to a study by Florida International University in Miami. \u201cWe found that the shift in executive compensation was a response to the crisis,\u201d said Deanne Butchey, lecturer in the department of finance at FIU and one of the study\u2019s authors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Washington Post \u2013 February 10, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Choices, choices: For college students, a buffet of options causes heartburn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/local\/education\/choices-choices-for-college-students-a-buffet-of-options-causes-heartburn\/2020\/02\/07\/95a1477a-4904-11ea-9164-d3154ad8a5cd_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Choices, choices: For college students, a buffet of options causes heartburn<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Florida International University is among several higher education institutions limiting students\u2019 choices as a way to help them avoid making decisions that can lead to delays. A revamped a course in the business school is designed to help make sure students have made the best decisions about their major. \u201cIf a student doesn\u2019t finish, \u201cthat is failure, said Richard Klein, associate dean of the undergraduate school of business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hechinger Report \u2013 February 7, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Some colleges start to confront a surprising reason students fail: Too many choices\" href=\"https:\/\/hechingerreport.org\/some-colleges-start-to-confront-a-surprising-reason-students-fail-too-many-choices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Some colleges start to confront a surprising reason students fail: Too many choices<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; The business school at Florida International University is among several higher education institutions limiting the number of choices students can make, including the number of times they can drop a class and take it again to get a better grade. &#8220;They might be here an extra year if they make those decisions very late,&#8221; Richard Klein, associate dean of the undergraduate school of business, said.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Travel Pulse \u2013 February 4, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Does Super Bowl Tourism Pay off for the Host City?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelpulse.com\/news\/destinations\/does-super-bowl-tourism-pay-off-for-the-host-city.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Does Super Bowl Tourism Pay off for the Host City?<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; &#8220;I do believe that the Super Bowl does generate, does have an economic impact of that order when you look at it in the overall context,&#8221; said Florida International University business instructor Nicolo Alaimo. &#8220;At this time of the year, Miami is gorgeous. If you\u2019re up north freezing, you\u2019re watching this, you\u2019re going to want to be here\u2014maybe not for the Super Bowl, but you\u2019ll want to come to Miami.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Miami Herald \u2013 February 1, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"This is Miami\u2019s first Instagram Super Bowl. One sign: the Dude with Sign is here.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/sports\/nfl\/super-bowl\/article239844298.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This is Miami\u2019s first Instagram Super Bowl. One sign: the Dude with Sign is here.<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; The social-media era affects how millions will see this Miami Super Bowl, where &#8220;gram-friendly&#8221; props are a must and brands try to pepper feeds with their preferred hashtags. &#8220;It used to be if you had a bad experience you might tell a few people. Now you can broadcast it out to lots of people very quickly,&#8221; said William &#8220;Lin&#8221; Humphrey, an assistant professor of marketing at Florida International University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC 6 \u2013 January 30, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Super Bowl Economic Impact Not a Settled Matter\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/super-bowl-economic-impact-not-a-settled-matter\/2184154\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Super Bowl Economic Impact Not a Settled Matter<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; No one doubts hosting Super Bowl LIV will add to economic activity in South Florida. Up to 200,000 people have come here for the festivities. But enough to generate $400 million more in economic activity? FIU business instructor Nicolo Alaimo is a believer in that number. &#8220;If you\u2019re up north freezing, you\u2019re watching this, you&#8217;re going to want to be here &#8212; maybe not for the Super Bowl, but you\u2019ll want to come to Miami.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Wall Street Journal \u2013 January 27, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Lease-Accounting Rules May Have Hurt Companies\u2019 Valuations, Study Says\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/lease-accounting-rules-may-have-hurt-companies-valuations-study-says-11580169715?mod=djemCFO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lease-Accounting Rules May Have Hurt Companies\u2019 Valuations, Study Says<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; Accounting professor Jonathan Milian shared new research data indicating that companies\u2019 initial recognition of operating leases on balance sheets could have led their equity valuations to shrink. FIU researchers tracked stock returns from 2,000 U.S.-listed public companies during the their first-quarter 2019 earnings announcement. &#8220;If standard-setters decide to shift more information from the footnotes to the balance sheet, it could have a negative impact on stock returns.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NBC 6 \u2013 January 17, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Read This Before Signing Up for Usage-Based Car Insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/responds\/read-this-before-signing-up-for-usage-based-car-insurance\/2178438\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read This Before Signing Up for Usage-Based Car Insurance<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; A growing number of car insurance companies are offering consumers the option to sign up for usage-based insurance. Marketing professor Anthony Miyazaki said there are also privacy considerations to having a device tracking you every day. &#8220;Now someone actually has all your data about where you drive and where you go and where you live and where you work\u2026 it&#8217;s actually someone you\u2019re doing business with.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CNS Air Cargo Focus \u2013 Winter 2019-2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;Educational Partnerships FIU and Magaya Advance Logistics Programs&#8221; &#8211; Developing a curriculum for traditional students that would be accepted by logistics&#8217; professionals would mean reaching out to the business community. The journey of Florida International University College of Business and logistics software provider, Magaya Corporation is a story about people, learning, time and sacri\ufb01ce. &#8220;Students increase the likelihood of \ufb01nding a supply chain job after they demonstrate Magaya knowledge,&#8221; said supply chain management professor Ron Mesia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Boca Raton Tribune, January 15, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;<a title=\"Palm Beach: Most Affordable in South Florida.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bocaratontribune.com\/bocaratonnews\/2020\/01\/palm-beach-affordable-south-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palm Beach: Most Affordable in South Florida.<\/a>&#8221; &#8211; The BH&amp;J Housing Affordability Index reveals a more affordable housing environment in 2020 than in recent years in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The report&#8217;s co-creators agree that the movement toward more affordable housing is driven by a combination of near record low mortgage rates, a robust local economy and slowing property appreciation rates across the three counties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jamaican Moments \u2013 January 13, 2020<\/strong> &#8211; &#8220;Five questions to ask yourself before you buy a vacation home&#8221; &#8211; Who&#8217;s the ideal candidate for buying a vacation home? Someone who already has a home, said Suzanne Hollander, a real estate attorney and Florida International University senior instructor. &#8220;This person should be able to cover both their primary homeownership costs and vacation homeownership costs. These include mortgage, insurance, and property taxes on both properties.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El Nuevo Herald \u2013 December 23, 2020 Manuel Lasaga, profesor del Departamento de Finanzas de la Universidad Internacional de la Florida, explic\u00f3 como la necesidad del confinamiento para impedir la propagaci\u00f3n del COVID-19 golpe\u00f3 fuerte la econom\u00eda de Estados Unidos, que se paraliz\u00f3 pr\u00e1cticamente. \u201cHemos tenido el shock econ\u00f3mico m\u00e1s grande en los \u00faltimos 100 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"parent":19558,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33701"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33701"}],"version-history":[{"count":43,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36157,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/33701\/revisions\/36157"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/biznews.fiu.edu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}