Business Press Releases



Winners of 2023 Business Pitch Competition

Venture for Athletes Wins FAU Business Pitch Competition

By | 04/24/2023

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.

Hispanic Consumers Wary at Start of 2023

FAU Poll: Hispanic Consumers Wary at Start of 2023

By | 04/19/2023

Hispanic consumers were less optimistic at the beginning of 2023, concerned about the U.S. economy in the short and long term, according to a new poll from the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

AACSB Extension

AACSB Extends FAU College of Business’ Accreditation

By | 04/11/2023

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business remains one of a select group of academic institutions with global accreditation in business, a universal standard certifying a program's quality.

 


 
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Grants

FAU Receives Gifts from George T. Elmore Impact for Good Initiative

By | 01/15/2026

Florida Atlantic University received two grants from the George T. Elmore Impact for Good Initiative fund established by George Elmore through the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, which funds programs promoting community impact. The two awards include supporting brain science research on aging at the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute and fostering entrepreneurship programs at The Runway at Florida Atlantic at the College of Business.

 

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Economic Report

FAU Report: South Florida Economy Stays Robust Despite National Challenges

By | 01/14/2026

South Florida’s economy and businesses exhibited some growth over the past quarter, a contrast to the national economy’s concerns, according to a report produced by an economist at Florida Atlantic University.

 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 
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