Economic Report: Harper Says Risk of Recession Soon ‘Very Low’
In this week’s Economic Report, Dr. Rick Harper discusses the chances of the U.S. economy falling into a recession soon.
Jun. 10, 2016
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Economic Report: Is the Zika Virus a Threat to Florida Tourism?
In this week’s Economic Report on WUWF 88.1-FM, Dr. Rick Harper discusses what the spread of the Zika virus could mean to Florida tourism.
Jun. 03, 2016
Economic Report: How Will Changes to Overtime Pay Law Affect the Economy?
Dr. Rick Harper discusses recent changes to federal rules governing overtime pay.
May 27, 2016
More Foster Children Being Placed in Homes with Better Resources
There is a growing body of cross-disciplinary research in fields such as education, sociology and child development studying two primary obstacles affecting the achievement of children living in low socioeconomic households.
May 24, 2016
UWF MBA student team earns top honors for work with Pensacola business
A team of University of West Florida MBA students won first place at the Small Business Institute’s 40th Annual Academic Conference in New Orleans last month for work done on behalf of a Pensacola business. MBA students Gerry Goldstein, Laura Jensen, Michael Newsom and Stelios Peterson won first place in the category of Best Small […]
Mar. 29, 2016
UWF Executive Mentor Program continues to connect students with business leaders
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program welcomed its fourth class, matching 50 students with mentors from businesses throughout the Northwest Florida community. The Executive Mentor Program accepts new participants each fall and spring and provides mentors and mentees a unique space to learn from one another. Mentees work with executives […]
Mar. 23, 2016
Economics column: Data suggest Pensacola baby boomers are not taking jobs from millennials
By PHYLLIS K. POOLEY | ppooley@uwf.edu Phyllis Pooley serves as director of special projects with the University of West Florida Office of Economic Development and Engagement in Pensacola. With the movement of the baby-boom generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) through the workforce, much has been written regarding the aging of the workforce, the question of […]
Mar. 16, 2016
UWF Executive Mentor Program and Pen Air Federal Credit Union to host Financial Boot Camp
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Pen Air Federal Credit Union will host the spring Financial Boot Camp on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the College of Business Education Center, Building 76A, Room 103, on the UWF Pensacola Campus. The boot camp, designed […]
Mar. 09, 2016
UWF Executive Mentor Program announces keynote speakers for 2016 Women in Leadership Conference
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program recently announced Carol Carlan and Dr. Katrice Albert as the two keynote speakers for the 2016 Women in Leadership Conference, to be held March 4, 2016, in the UWF Conference Center, Building 22, on the Pensacola Campus. The conference showcases the true power of […]
Feb. 22, 2016
UWF supply chain logistics management degree gains momentum
In Fall 2015, the University of West Florida launched a standalone B.S.B.A. degree program in supply chain logistics management in response to student and workforce demand. UWF offered its first logistics course in 2005, using materials from top programs at Pennsylvania State and Michigan State universities. Soon after, in 2006, a certificate in supply chain […]
Dec. 11, 2015
Florida SBDC at UWF to host Panama City grand opening
WHAT: The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new Panama City location. The full-service SBDC at UWF Panama City office resides within the center of the Panama City Mall. This location serves businesses in Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson and […]
Oct. 08, 2015
UWF Executive Mentor Program and Pen Air Federal Credit Union to host Fall Financial Boot Camp
The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program and Pen Air Federal Credit Union will host the fall Financial Boot Camp on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, from noon to 2:30 p.m. in the College of Business, Building 76A, Room 103. The boot camp, aimed at students, is held twice a year and […]
Sep. 30, 2015
