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Contests open doors for S. Florida start-ups
It’s contest season for entrepreneurs, offering participants valuable feedback, perhaps some fame, maybe even financial gain.
One of the highlights of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which kicks off Monday, will be the finals of the Launch Pad’s …
U.S. Will Remain a Nation of Homeowners
The U.S. will not become a nation of renters; there are just too many benefits, both financial and otherwise, to own versus rent. That’s according to the combined findings of several recent studies presented during …
Event connects entrepreneurs and investors
Florida International University’s Americas Venture Capital Conference, to be held Nov. 16-17, offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to tap venture capital from Latin America.
The event, at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, aims to connect entrepreneurs …
Demand for distressed residences seen absorbing any to come
While no one knows for certain how many distressed properties lenders have yet to foreclose on, indications are that there’s a lot more yet to come. But area Realtors say demand for them is so …
Is Las Vegas’ housing market ready to make a comeback?
Las Vegas has suffered through the housing bust like few others places and still has further to fall. But these days many real estate investors and home buyers are betting that it’s poised to stage …
Who needs a ticker? Seven Reasons not to go public.
Dileep Rao, clinical professor, Department of Management and International Business, had an article in the November 7, 2011 issue of Forbes titled “Who needs a ticker? Seven reasons not to go public.”
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Trade logistics firms vital for South Florida’s international commerce
Hundreds of small trade logistics companies give South Florida a competitive edge in international commerce as ‘one-stop shops’ for companies moving products and improving their supply chains.
Concepts & Design Studio, which sells contemporary furniture and …
Latin America Embraces Mobile Money
Latin America is one of the most dynamic regions for mobile money.
One day people the world over will be able to deposit money, withdraw savings, check their balance, pay their utility bills, receive their salary …
FIU Students Start Internship at Local Internet Marketing Company
Local internet marketing company Optimum7 has hired six students from Florida International University to fill its Web design, programming, and internet marketing internships.
The students were selected from a pool of approximately 20 candidates that attended …
Logistics specialists tighten every link in supply chain
Concepts & Design Studio, which sells contemporary furniture and accessories imported from 10 suppliers in Spain and China, uses WTDC in Miami to handle trade logistics — all the steps required to move its goods …
The Tres Mares Innovation Prize Winner will be Announced at FIU’s Americas Venture Capital Conference November 16th-17th at the Biltmore Hotel
MIAMI, Oct 19, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A cash prize of US$10,000 and access to the Tres Mares global network will be awarded to the winner of the “Tres Mares Innovation Prize”. The winner will …
Board of Governors adds Gerald Grant to FIU board.
The Florida Board of Governors has added Gerald Grant to Florida International University’s Board of Trustees.
Mr. Grant is branch director of financial planning for AXA Advisors.
He holds a bachelor’s degree and MBA from Florida International …
Angola and Brazil Are Buying Portuguese Companies
Portugal is selling state-owned companies to raise cash, and its flush former colonies are stepping up to buy
Four centuries ago, seafaring Portugal was at the height of its economic power, thanks in no small part …
Everglades Oil: What’s to Drill?
In fact, nine wells have been pumping oil from a small section of the Everglades since the early 1940s.
Comments by two politicians in the past week have raised a long-dormant debate over oil drilling in …
