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Florida SBDC at FAU Receives International Program Excellence Award
The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida Atlantic University recently received the prestigious “NASBITE International 2023 Program Excellence Award” for helping to develop and promote international trade. The purpose of this award is to recognize innovation and excellence in international trade instruction, curriculum development, research, program development, and/or advocacy of international business issues.

FAU’s Ken Johnson, Ph.D., Honored for Housing Market Indices
Ken. H. Johnson, Ph.D., associate dean in Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business, has been selected as the 2023 winner of the Ratcliff Award by the American Real Estate Society (ARES).

Venture for Athletes Wins FAU Business Pitch Competition
A new company using sensor technology to help athletes perform better won the $10,000 first prize in the 15th annual Business Pitch Competition sponsored by Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship. Dash, founded by FAU student Juan Fortich, develops small wearable pods that allow athletes to be healthier and maximize performance by improving their form in real time.

FAU Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Ranked in Top 25 Internationally
The Florida Atlantic University College of Business’ commitment to developing entrepreneurial talent is once again recognized in annual rankings of the best programs for entrepreneurship studies by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine.

Florida Atlantic Hosts Noblecon 19th with President Bush Fireside Chat
Florida Atlantic collaborated with Noble Capital Markets to host 1,400 event participants for its two-day 19th Annual Small Cap Investor Conference, NobleCon19. Renowned for connecting high-growth companies with vital capital, the conference showcased over 80+ executive team presentations at the University’s College of Business Executive Education, with its 52,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility.