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Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF partners with Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office

Today, the Florida Small Business Development Center at UWF signed an agreement to partner with the Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collectively champion entrepreneurial progress in Santa Rosa County. The partnership will enable the FSBDC at UWF and Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office to collaborate in existing and develop new, mutually beneficial […]

Feb. 14, 2014

UWF HOSA team excels at 2014 regional competition

The UWF Health Occupational Students of America team recently took home the Regional Outstanding HOSA Chapter Award at the 2014 Regional Conference. Individual competitors on the UWF HOSA team also received the following awards: Camille Wood, first place in Biotechnology Jaleese Cope, first place in Physical Therapy Cindy Beecher, first place in Pharmacology Pristine Kirkconnell, […]

Feb. 12, 2014

Senior Economist to address UWF students and the community regarding monetary policy and employment markets

The University of West Florida College of Business Leadership Speaker Series will host a lecture, titled, “Monetary Policy and Employment Markets,” featuring guest speaker Dr. Tom Cunningham, regional executive for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on, Monday, Feb. 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the UWF Conference Center. The lecture will feature a relaxed, interactive open discussion […]

Feb. 04, 2014

UWF MBA student places first in international business strategy competition

A University of West Florida MBA student recently earned the title of “Grand Champion” in the Best Strategy Invitational, a global competition that pits student teams against each other as they operate simulated athletic footwear companies. David Brinson, a December 2013 UWF graduate, competed against nine student teams from Florida, Alabama, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Canada and more […]

Jan. 27, 2014

Pensacola Pledge Scholars Program continues to provide access to higher education for Pensacola residents

Yesterday, Quint and Rishy Studer hosted a reception for the Pensacola Pledge Scholars from the University of West Florida and Pensacola State College. The reception provided the scholars the opportunity to network with community leaders who are dedicated to education and transforming the lives of students. “Rishy and I are so pleased to have wonderful […]

Jan. 23, 2014

UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program to host author Michael Ryan

The UWF College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host Michael Ryan, author of The BOOM! BOOM! Book, on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the UWF College of Business Education Center, Building 76A, Room 103 for his presentation titled “Practical Tips to Make Sure Your Career Doesn’t Go Bust!” Ryan, an award-winning journalist and business executive, provides […]

Jan. 16, 2014

New student organization at UWF inspires future entrepreneurs

The University of West Florida College of Business is encouraging students to pursue entrepreneurial ideas through a new organization, Student Collaborative Entrepreneurship Organization, or Student CEO. The organization was founded in January 2013 in an effort to create a link for UWF students who are interested in learning more about entrepreneurship and to facilitate networking […]

Nov. 08, 2013

Naval officer to address UWF students and mentors regarding human resources, diversity and inclusion

The University of West Florida College of Business Executive Mentor Program will host an interactive workshop on human resources with a focus on diversity and inclusion on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport Medical Center. The workshop, titled, “The H in HR: Becoming Consciously Aware of What You […]

Nov. 05, 2013

Business executives to share insight with UWF students through Executive Mentor Program panel discussion

The University of West Florida (UWF) will host its College of Business Executive Mentor Program panel discussion, titled, “What Employers are Looking for in New Hires” on Oct. 18 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the College of Business Education Center, Room 101. The panel will include: Niels Andersen, president and CEO of KAMedData, KontactIntelligence and VeritasHealthCare; Bill Wein, […]

Oct. 07, 2013

Haas Center at UWF develops mobile app

The Haas Center team at the University of West Florida recently developed an application for mobile devices that serves as a regional economic data dashboard. The Haas Center’s app, which is compatible with iPhone and Android devices, currently serves as the state’s only one-stop resource that provides routine updates on key economic indicators that are […]

Sep. 26, 2013

UWF BEI Board of Directors elects board officers

The University of West Florida Business Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors hosted its quarterly meeting on Friday, August 23, at Scenic Hills Country Club. During the meeting, the Board elected new officers, which include the following: Chair K.C. Clark Certified Public Accountant, Raymond James Associates Vice Chair Jay Patel Business Owner and Operator Treasurer John […]

Aug. 26, 2013

UWF BEI issues solicitations for Electric Vehicle Pilot Program

University of West Florida Business Enterprises, Inc. and the UWF Board of Trustees have issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for the Electric Vehicle Pilot Program. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. The Electric Vehicle Pilot Program would create a fleet of all-electric cars that could be used by students as […]

Aug. 24, 2013

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