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St. Petersburg
Offered by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in Florida State University’s College of Business, the application deadline for the upcoming virtual Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) and Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP) in St. Petersburg is Monday, Aug. 31.
Scholars Lounge
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship's team is always looking for a few good entrepreneurship or business-related books to share with our program participants, colleagues, family and friends. Our team has compiled a list of relevant book titles to share with you.
fort lauderdale
The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is accepting applications for its Spring 2021 Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) and Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP) held in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Application deadline is Wednesday, September 30.
Tallahassee
Offered by the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship in Florida State University’s College of Business, the application deadline for the upcoming Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) in Tallahassee is Friday, July 31.
Nick Boariu
Combining their passion for entrepreneurship, franchising and retail experience, Nick Boariu, and his business partners, Marc Douglas Sr. and Marc Douglas Jr., saw an opportunity to expand the textile recycling industry through a franchise model after being connected by a mutual friend.
Tony Selvaggio
Meet Tampa Small Business Executive Program participant Tony Selvaggio. Selvaggio has been an entrepreneur at heart for as long as he can remember. Born and raised in Venezuela with deep roots and love of his Hispanic culture, he never imagined leaving his home, friends and family.
Jennifer Kovach
Jennifer Kovach, Director of South Florida Operations for the Jim Moran Institute, presents insights gathered from nearly 100 local business owners on how they have responded and pivoted their business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
David Raad
Powdersville, a quaint, farming town nestled eight miles away from the popular town of Greenville, South Carolina is home to Six & Twenty Distillery. David Raad, the owner of Six & Twenty, saw a need for local, fine aged spirits not only in the United States, but all over the world.
SFL Closing
The Jim Moran Institute held a virtual closing ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, to celebrate the graduation of Broward and Palm Beach County’s Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) and Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP) spring 2020 classes.
Mike Zaffaroni
Mike Zaffaroni, a SBEP graduate and the owner of Liberty Landscape Supply, has always been focused on the future of his company, which sells materials to beautify landscapes.