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George W. Schaeffer

FAU College of Business to Honor George W. Schaeffer

By | 02/26/2024

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business is hosting its 30th “Business Leader of the Year” breakfast to honor the accomplishments of George W. Schaeffer, founder of OPI Products and CEO of People’s Trust Insurance, on Tuesday, May 21 at 9 a.m. at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton.

Commercial Real Estate

FAU Experts: Commercial Real Estate Exposures Could Lead to Bank Failures

By | 02/22/2024

Sinking demand for office space in the commercial real estate market could lead to bank failures in parts of the country, according to two finance experts at Florida Atlantic University.

Longevity Conference

Investing in Longevity to the Science of Startups

By | 02/16/2024

Daniel Gropper, Ph.D., Dean of Florida Atlantic University's College of Business, along with Siri Terjesen, Ph.D., Phil Smith Professor, Associate Dean of Research and External Relations, and Executive Director of the Madden Center for Value Creation, along with Jeff Madden, CEO, ADvantage Therapeutics, Inc. welcomed over 150 attendees to their recent conference.

 


 
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Kevin Cox

Adams Center Director wins Academy of Management award for Entrepreneur Boot Camp

By | 07/29/2025

The Academy of Management awarded Kevin Cox, Ph.D., director of the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the distinguished 2025 Entrepreneurship Practice Award for his efforts in fostering entrepreneurs in the South Florida region through the Entrepreneur Boot Camp.

 

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South Florida Economic Report

FAU Report: Business, Job Growth Jumps in South Florida

By | 07/29/2025

South Florida’s economy continues to outpace national growth, driven by strong employment gains and a surge in business creation, according to a new economic outlook report from Florida Atlantic University.

 

 
 
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