Tag: H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship

NSU Alumna Recognized as one of South Florida’s Most Influential and Prominent Black Women

Breion Moses, MPA ’16, was recognized for her leadership and impact in advocating for diversity and inclusion in the community.

Breion Moses, alumna of Nova Southeastern University’s Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship, is a trailblazer who continues to create equal opportunity in both her career and her community. She was recently named by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida’s Most Influential and Prominent Black Woman, and continues to support diverse and inclusive initiatives.

Currently, Moses is CEO and founder of Seven Hillz Productions and the Seven Hillz Production Foundation. Her mission as a leader and entrepreneur is to hire as many minorities as possible, as well as partner with minority groups in the community.

“Diversity and inclusion relate to all consumers,” said Moses. “I’m building a team of professionals who identify in multiple ways. Our world is multicultural and multiracial and therefore, we should acknowledge the importance of diversity.”

Moses, who echoes the need for more black and female voices, pays it forward by providing mentorship and scholarship opportunities to students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

“Our foundation [Seven Hillz Production Foundation] is dedicated to service, education, and creating awareness within the black community in hopes of sparking a new trend that will inspire people of all ages. We understand the important role education plays in leveling the playing field for all members of society,” she said.

In recognition of her impact in the community, Moses was honored by Legacy Magazine as South Florida’s Most Influential and Prominent Black Women in Business and Industry for 2020, and was previously honored as the publication’s 2019 South Florida 40 under 40 Leaders of Tomorrow. Gaining additional momentum, Moses was also recently added into the McDonald’s campaign, “Black & Positively Golden Mosaic,” and has many more initiatives in the works.

The NSU alumna believes her alma mater played an integral part in her career through its real-world business applications, and still remembers influential professors who made an impact in her life – namely, (former) NSU professor James Agbodzakey, Ph.D. and Terrell Manyak, Ph.D., both of whom kept in contact after graduation.

In sharing her advice to current NSU students, Moses offers the following words of wisdom:

“Be the best you know you can be; seek out people you admire for them to assist you in your journey. Find your tribe of people who believe in you and invest in yourself. Do not allow circumstances to hinder you from your success and where you know you want to be. One favorite quote of mine is, “Life offers you so many doors, it’s up to you which one to open and which one to close.”

SPARK Hollywood Pitch Competition Sponsored by NSU and won by an NSU Student

Stefano Selorio, a marketing major at NSU’s Huizenga College of Business, recently won first place in Hollywood’s 2020 SPARK Pitch Competition. He received $5,000 for pitching his tech education startup – Carevocacy.

“During the pandemic, I had to pivot the original idea to what today’s older adults need. Carevocacy is helping older adults learn about technology through remote live classes so that they can stay connected with their loved ones. I’ve been able to help older adults from connecting on to Zoom to helping them talk to their healthcare provider via telehealth. The service may be different, but the vision remains the same – to create a caring culture in healthcare.” said Selorio.

SPARK Hollywood, FL has offered more than 100 entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their ventures to expert judges, and awarded more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind prizes to spark businesses since 2017. It provides a platform to access valuable resources available in the City of Hollywood and South Florida while further developing their entrepreneurial skills. SPARK Hollywood, FL is presented by the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hollywood. It is supported by The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, NSU Broward Center of Innovation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Community Service Foundation of Broward x Bob Giacin | Trustee and Committee of 100 x Hollywood.

On top of his $5,000 cash prize, he was also offered complimentary membership to NSU’s Broward Center of Innovation. The Levan Center of Innovation is a public-private partnership between NSU and Broward County. The Center is focused on three themes (innovation, technology, entrepreneurship) and four pillars (ideate, incubate, accelerate, post-accelerate). The Center is being designed to serve the community resulting in breakthrough ideas, new technology, job creation, talent skills pipeline, company formation, and scaling of early-stage and young startup companies.

Selorio also has partnered with Linda Maurice from NSU’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) from the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Medicine. “Working with Linda’s older adults network has allowed us to better understand the community, create relationships, and build custom learning styles.” said Selorio. To learn more about NSU’s LLI, click here.

“Starting, pivoting, and running a business while in school is not easy. Yet, I’m so grateful for the support of my friends and family for pushing my vision forward. At the end of the day, I am focused on creating solutions for today’s problems.” said Selorio.

Click here to learn more about Carevocacy

2020 Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Oct. 26

H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship (HCBE) will recognize three accomplished business leaders who will be inducted into its 2020 Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame, the college’s highest honor: James F. Allen, Dan Doyle Jr. and Kristin Johnson.

“It is my privilege to congratulate these world-class entrepreneurs and business leaders and welcome them to the Huizenga College’s Hall of Fame,” said Dr. George Hanbury, NSU’s president and CEO. “These individuals have made significant contributions to not only their respective businesses, but their communities as well while emulating NSU’s Core Values.”

The Hall of Fame program is celebrating its 31st year in 2020. And as with most events in 2020, this one will be held virtually on Monday, October 26.

Learn more about 2020 Entrepreneur and Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Presented by the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship

Assistant Dean of Huizenga’s College of Business Appointed to the South Broward District Board of Commissioners

Steven Harvey, M.B.A.

 

Earlier this month, Steven Harvey, M.B.A., assistant dean of NSU’s H. Huizenga’s College of Business, was appointed to the South Broward Hospital District’s Board of Commissioners. Harvey was appointed by Governor Ron De Santis and will be serving a four-year term.

Harvey’s appointment is great news for NSU, particularly as the university continues to build upon its M.B.A. concentration in Complex Health Systems. This concentration offers an opportunity for students to study the “business of health care,” by using technology, research, and innovation to implement business solutions in health care settings.

Source: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/346051-gov-desantis-appoints-two-to-south-broward-hospital-district

NSU Wins First Place in Stock Market Challenge

NSU’s Collegiate DECA Chapter recently competed and won 1st place in a stock market challenge by SIFMA Foundation. It is an online simulation that challenges teams with building and managing a $100,000 virtual investment portfolio of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Over 40 college teams from around the nation participated from February through April. Students faced a unique challenge considering that this competition  occurred during one of the most turbulent times in the history of the stock market.

The team included students from the Huizenga Academy/College of Business & Entrepreneurship, Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography, and the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Dr. Antonio Figueiredo from the Huizenga College finance department, volunteered as faculty advisor to provide workshops and advice to our student team.

Here is the article announcing the winners  –

https://www.decadirect.org/2020/04/23/collegiate-deca-stock-market-game-session-2-winners-announced/

The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy (SIP) Webinar Registration, Dec. 18

Nova Southeastern University recently partnered with The Sanford Institute of Philanthropy (SIP) to help nonprofits in South Florida significantly increase their fundraising capabilities and impact through a proven, contemporary curriculum curated by SIP. The flyer for this month’s online webinar titled “When IT Hits the Fan: Everyone’s Role in Crisis Communications” by Education Resources Manager Jeff Stanger.

Date: December 18, 2019

Time: 2 p.m.

Registration Link: https://www.sanfordinstituteofphilanthropy.org/when-it-hits-the-fan-everyones-role-in-crisis-communications/

TIPS FOR REGISTRATION:

  • Nova Southeastern University for “Organization”
  • Student, Faculty, or Staff Position for “Job Title”
  • Nova Southeastern University for “How Did You Hear About This Webinar?”

For more information about the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, visit https://www.sanfordinstituteofphilanthropy.org/about/

Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship Student Tops City Furniture Case Competition

This fall semester, NSU’s Department of Career Development collaborated with City Furniture to host a case study focused on developing a marketing/business solution plan to entice millennials and Gen Z students to use City Furniture for their apartment furniture needs and compete with companies such as IKEA.

Seven teams (11 students total) competed in the competition, 9 out of the 11 students represented the Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Students were able to share solutions that would help expand City Furniture’s target audience and get buy in from Millennial and Gen Z customers. One of our undergraduate business students, Krystian Dear, won the competition and received the $1,000 prize.

City Furniture was so impressed with our students that they plan to host another competition at NSU. In addition, City Furniture will be looking to implement the solutions provided by students into their future business plans.

NSU has been hosting case competitions for four years and counting, and the variety of topics as well as experiences and prizes will continue to grow as opportunities expand and more students participate. If you are interested in potentially joining a future case competition, please contact the NSU Career Development at (954) 262-7201.

Huizenga Business Innovation Academy Holds Inaugural Blue Jacket Ceremony

The H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship recently held its inaugural Blue Jacket Ceremony for the class of 2023 Huizenga Business Innovation Academy students. The Huizenga Academy is a one-of-a-kind scholarship program created to develop students’ entrepreneurial skills and to earn a bachelor’s and MBA degree in four years. The program incorporates an entrepreneurial curriculum coupled with co-curricular activities, which result in a monetary investment into their business start-up following graduation.

The Blue Jacket ceremony was held in the Executive Conference Center of the Carl DeSantis building and had standing room only as the parents, family members, NSU staff and faculty watched the group of freshman students receive their blue jackets.

“This ceremony marks a new tradition for the Huizenga College, welcoming you as future leaders and entrepreneurs into the world of business,” said Monica Paneque, Director of the Huizenga Academy. “By wearing these jackets, you become a unique cohort of students who represent the forefront of innovation at NSU.”

The students were also welcomed and congratulated with remarks from the Huizenga College Interim Dean, Ph.D., James Simpson and Professor and Razor’s Edge Shark Cage Director, Cheryl Babcock.

See photos from the Inaugural Blue Jacket Ceremony

 

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