To Improve the Economy, Close the Digital Divide
The digital divide arguably impacts many fundamental aspects of life in a modern society, including economic equality, social mobility and economic growth.
Sep. 28, 2016
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UWF business students make global impact through internships
The University of West Florida College of Business placed 64 students in internships during Summer 2016, providing hands-on learning opportunities for students on a local, national and international scale. Interns joined organizations ranging from the Pensacola-based Lewis Bear Co. to John Deere’s global headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, and even as far as the Summer 2016 […]
Sep. 20, 2016
Economic Report: Jobs Numbers Rise Unexpectedly
The monthly job report from the U.S. Department of Labor exceeded expectations, with 255,000 new jobs added on estimates of just 180,000 expected.
Aug. 12, 2016
Economic Report: Another Month of Strong Job Growth
The ADP Research Institute’s job report for July was released this week and showed strong growth yet again for the month.
Aug. 05, 2016
UWF’s Haas Center to Lead in Setting Strategic Economic Plan for Florida’s Great Northwest
The plan will develop a regional strategy to transform the area’s economy.
Jul. 26, 2016
Economic Report: UWF to Help Develop Regional Economic Plan
Institution is working with Florida’s Great Northwest to develop a strategic economic development plan for the 13 counties that make up the region.
Jul. 22, 2016
Redevelopment Needed to Fight Urban Sprawl in Pensacola
Pensacola area scored 76.84 and ranked 181 out of the 221 areas measured, indicating that the area has more urban sprawl than other developed areas.
Jul. 20, 2016
UWF MBA students spend time in Germany before welcoming German MBA students to Pensacola campus
As part of the MBA Study Abroad Experience, a group of University of West Florida MBA students recently met with UWF Germany MBA students in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Immediately following this trip, students in the Germany MBA program spent three weeks at the UWF Pensacola campus. The first cohort of Germany MBAs began in Fall 2003. […]
Jul. 15, 2016
Quint Studer to be featured in UWF Center for Entrepreneurship workshop on Aug. 4
The Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of West Florida College of Business is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. in partnership with the Studer Community Institute and the Florida SBDC Network. The workshop, entitled “Achieve Success in the Workplace by Unleashing Your Inner Entrepreneur,” will feature a case study of […]
Jul. 13, 2016
Florida SBDC at UWF hosts Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program business plan competition
The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida recently hosted a business plan competition to conclude its inaugural Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, an entrepreneurial training initiative for veterans in the state of Florida seeking to start their own businesses. The program – piloted by UWF, in conjunction with the FSBDC Network […]
Jun. 29, 2016
Economic Report: The UK Exits the EU; World Markets React
In a historic referendum, voters in the United Kingdom chose to leave the European Union. Dr. Rick Harper spoke with WUWF 88.1-FM’s Sandra Averhart about the vote.
Jun. 27, 2016
Economic Report: How Would a U.K. Exit From the EU Affect Markets?
If a referendum on the issue is approved next week, the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. There is concern over what that exit may mean for world markets.
Jun. 17, 2016
