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Digicel program recognizes and encourages Haitian entrepreneurs.
As Haiti marked the second anniversary of its devastating earthquake of January 12, 2010, one of the most significant signs of economic growth is a strong entrepreneurial spirit, very much a part of that country.
The …
State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, June 16-20, 2012
January 16 – 20, 2012
Submitted by: Charles Stack
As fourth quarter results are being reported, we see a mixed bag of earnings coming out of the U.S. market. By 11:48am ET the S&P 500 had already …
State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, January 9-13, 2012
January 9 – 13, 2012
Submitted by: Charles Stack
As we close out the second week of 2012, the weight of the European debt crisis still looms over the U.S. stock market. The S&P 500, which experienced …
Top Latin American Coca-Cola retailers improve their strategies at FIU.
An ever-changing competitive marketplace means that only retailers who stay on top of transitions can continue to succeed. To that end, the Coca-Cola Company invited top retailers from their Latin Center Business Unit for a …
FIU Business brings leading international strategic management conference to Miami.
Global leaders in international strategy and research gathered in Miami for an important conference led by two Florida International University (FIU) College of Business Administration faculty members.
The Strategic Management Society’s (SMS) annual conference, held November …
State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, January 2-6, 2012
After finishing strong at the end of 2011, the stock market responded to the job market as U.S. Payrolls unexpectedly jumped by 200,000 in December, decreasing the unemployment to the lowest level since February of …
Subscription rate soars for Center for Leadership’s “Leading” newsletter.
John F. Kennedy said “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”
That reasoning explains the success of Leading, the electronic quarterly newsletter launched in 2011 by the Center for Leadership in the College of Business …
Karina Janette Fernandez appointed business school’s assistant director, human resources.
Karina Janette Fernandez has become the assistant director of human resources for the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU).
She holds a Master of Arts in human resources management from Webster University and …
Green Supply Chain Forum shows how sustainable supply chain management is a great idea—in more ways than one.
Sustainable supply chain management has emerged as a strategic weapon for companies for decreasing costs and adding value to operations while protecting the environment.
For the fourth year, the Green Supply Chain Forum at Florida International …
What makes an effective leader? Burger King CEO shares his philosophy.
A crowd of more than 145 students, faculty, alumni and representatives of the business community convened at Florida International University (FIU) on October 27, 2011 to hear Bernardo Hees, chief executive officer, Burger King Corporation, …
Deals done, networks forged at FIU’s 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference.
With rising global interest in Latin American ventures, Florida International University’s (FIU) 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference brought together entrepreneurs, investors and service providers in Miami for two days of deal-making, networking and education.
Speakers from …
“Are You Ready?” College Summit opens doors to the possibilities at FIU.
Things started on a high note for the 350 students from 13 South Florida high schools who arrived at Florida International University (FIU) on October 5th for the recent College Summit—thanks to the welcoming beat …
Longtime State Farm exec describes the workplace’s bicultural advantage.
“I thought being a Hispanic woman meant there’s only a certain level of leadership I can reach,” said Paola A. Lacouture, a student at Florida International University (FIU). “However, after listening to Annette Martinez, I …
One event brings two awards to the FIU accounting community.
At the recent XXIX Interamerican Accounting Association (IAA) conference held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Florida International University (FIU) received the Fra Luca Bartolomeo Paccioli award.
According to Eduardo Mendez (MS’ 01, BA ’96), president of …
