Business Press Releases

FAU and Friends Honor Phil Smith for His Generosity

By James Hellegaard | 11/01/2016

http://business.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2016-honor-phil-smith-generosity.php

Friends and colleagues gathered at Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale recently to honor Phil Smith, a leading Broward County businessman who recently gave his alma mater, Florida Atlantic University, a generous gift to further its College of Business.

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

By Amber Bonefont | 07/29/2025

http://business.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2025/adams-center-director-award-entrepreneur-bootcamp.php

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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FAU Report: Business, Job Growth Jumps in South Florida

By Amber Bonefont | 07/29/2025

http://business.fau.edu/newsroom/press-releases/2025/south-florida-economic-outlook-report-jobs.php

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.