A quest for affordable and collaborative workspaces lit the spark of what is today Moonlighter Makerspace. Its founders had explored similar “maker” ventures across the U.S. and in Europe, and they turned to the SBDC at FIU to make Moonlighter in Miami a reality. A Fablab and Makerspace in Wynwood, Moonlighter was formed by FIU […]
After nearly three decades in business, the owners of specialty foods distributor Ocho Rios International are no strangers to the challenges and demands of growing a business. In 2014, when a credit line became vital when negotiating with potential suppliers, COO Aston Lue sought the guidance of the SBDC at FIU. The quest for cash […]
Years of study, determination and beating difficult odds placed four College of Business students on the road to success. They received prestigious recognition as Worlds Ahead graduates at the Fall 2015 graduation ceremonies on December 14. Established in 2010, FIU’s “Worlds Ahead” recognition singles out individuals with strong leadership qualities, a desire to change lives […]
Business savvy and performance under pressure are key to sales success – and that’s why the College of Business’ new Global Sales Lab will deliver a major advantage to FIU students. Inaugurated October 19, the Sales Lab features 12 sales training rooms, each equipped with a camera and microphones, and recording and playback capabilities. Students […]
The Hollo School of Real Estate, including its Jerome Bain Real Estate Institute, formed in partnership with the Miami Association of Realtors, was ranked #1 in the U.S. and #2 globally by the Journal of Real Estate Literature. The Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) rankings highlight faculty and institutions demonstrating achievement in intellectual contributions to […]
As they spent a beautiful fall day cruising along the Miami River, students and faculty of FIU’s Hollo School of Real Estate took the program’s practical learning one step further, cruising along the Miami River. The school’s annual Miami River Real Estate Development Tour offered students a firsthand look at the booming billion-dollar area, guided […]
Innovation is key for business success. Where do you find it? How do you incorporate it into your organization? Nearly 30 graduate business students from around the world gathered in Miami at FIU College of Business’ 2015 Executive MBA (EMBA) Consortium for Global Business Innovation to address those issues. An innovative, weeklong study abroad […]
SBDC at FIU consultant Marjorie Weber is no stranger to the challenges of launching and growing a small business, and she’s a firm believer in confronting hurdles rather than mending fences. Over the course of 50 years in financial consulting, she has shared this advice with hundreds of business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate developers. […]
FIU Business’ Hall of Fame Class of 2015 is now official. Five outstanding alumni and business icon Manny Medina were honored on October 29, 2015 at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House. Cheers and applause resonated throughout the ceremony as the inductees – a banking executive, an accounting authority, a prominent Spanish-language television […]
Challenged with developing a savvy marketing strategy amidst the growing importance of digital media, Colombia’s ME School turned to FIU’s College of Business to offer multinational Cementos Argos’ employees an inside look at the digital marketplace. The five-day “Argos Digital Marketing Excellence Program” was designed by the College of Business’ Executive and Professional Education (EPE) […]
