FIU Business Alumni

2011-10-18T16:12:00.001-05:00

“Organization Spotlight”

As proud FIU Business Alumni you are probably looking for new ways to get involved with students. Each day a new post will be added highlighting one of the 11 business organizations on campus. If you are looking to get involved reach out to Yanyn San Luis Student Relations Coordinator or me, Claudia Capdesuñer, Alumni and Student Relations Assistant.

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting, Est. 2001

Don’t let their name fool you – ALPFA at FIU is as diverse as our very own FIU campus. With members of different ethnic backgrounds interested in more than just Finance and Accounting, the ALPFA FIU chapter serves as a melting pot for professionals.

ALPFA is the largest professional association in the United States with over 16,000 members from coast to coast.

On campus they are recognized as one of the top organizations, at the College of Business they are known as one of two “go to organizations” for Accounting, Finance and MIS majors – however they do accept all majors.

ALPFA’s motto is “We believe in developing you as a professional and growing together as one family.” This could not be more true as they hold a reputation as one of the organizations that guarantees the most jobs and internships for its members. They do this through providing network opportunities such as “Ahead of the Game” a partnership with Beta Alpha Psi where they bring in over 30 companies and firms for one large expo.

At their general meetings ALPFA hosts two firms per meeting as well as guest speakers providing members with many different opportunities to learn more about the company of their choice.

Each year they attend a national convention, here ALPFA FIU has been awarded Chapter of the Year and has received ALPFA National Student of the Year for two years in a row as well as served as participants in Case Competitions where they have placed first and second several times.

Along with professionalism and a competitive spirit ALPFA also devotes time to several causes such as Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure.

To learn about their organization please visit their website at: http://www.alpfafiu.org/

Look for them on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/ALPFAFIU

Follow them on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ALPFAFIU

2011-10-12T17:57:00.002-05:00

“Organization Spotlight”

American Marketing Association, Est. 2001

The American Marketing Association is the largest marketing association in North America for students, professionals and organizations involved in the advancement of marketing worldwide. The AMA chapter here at FIU is known for its creativity and innovation through their many on and off campus projects. They work with major companies such as Chevy to increase brand awareness at FIU and the Miami area as well as promote Chevy vehicles.

Along with exciting marketing projects and opportunities they are also involved with community activities including the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure and “AMA Saves Lives” a campaign designed to raise organ donation awareness and increase organ donor registrations.

“Industry Nights” have also become a huge staple for the AMA chapter here at FIU. Students looking for professional development and careers in marketing are eager to attend these nights where companies such as JCPenny and Proctor and Gamble come to speak to the best marketing students at FIU. Along with these nights AMA also hosts several workshops to help students develop as better leaders both in and out of the marketing profession.

An imaginative spirit, the ability to put together great projects, community involvement and professional development have all helped AMA at FIU become the 2010-2011 Platinum International Collegiate Chapter of the Year – in other words, number one in the nation. Each year they have the opportunity to display their projects and compete in several different events at their conference held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

How can you become involved with AMA? Look for them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AMAFIU or follow them on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/AMAFIU or you can always check their website http://www2.fiu.edu/~ama/AMA2/index.html

2011-10-07T15:31:00.003-05:00

“Organization Spotlight”

As proud FIU Business Alumni you are probably looking for new ways to get involved with students. Each day a new post will be added highlight one of the 11 business organizations on campus. If you are looking to get involved reach out to Yanyn San Luis Student Relations Coordinator or me, Claudia Capdesuner, Alumni and Student Relations Assistant.

Beta Alpha Psi Eta Iota “Superior” Chapter, Est. 1986

The Beta Alpha Psi Eta Iota “Superior” Chapter of FIU is an international honorary organization catering to Accounting, Finance and MIS students. The chapters goal is to help facilitate the transition from student to professional.

Since 1988 they have been recognize as “Superior” chapter as well as being recognized as the 2004 Number One Honor Society at FIU.

The members of Beta Alpha Psi are known as some of the top business students at FIU in Accounting, Finance and MIS. Through their membership requirements and point system they ensure that only the best and most committed students join.

One of the biggest events for Beta is the “Ahead of the Game” expo. A partnership with another top Accounting, Finance and MIS organization ALPFA, it includes over 30 firms and companies in search of the best and brightest Accounting, Finance and MIS students at FIU.

Along with their many professional development endeavors, Beta Alpha Psi also maintains a high level of community involvement. They work with several organizations and also promote FIU Spirit through tailgates and attending several FIU events – including the Homecoming Queen candidate who is the Beta Alpha Psi Webmaster.

If you would like to get more involved with Beta Alpha Psi and learn more about their organization you can always find them on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/betafiu OR you can visit their website: http://www.bapfiu.org

2011-10-06T11:25:00.002-05:00

“Organization Spotlight”

Future Business Leaders of America- Phi Beta Lambda, Est. 2007

FBLA-PBL was established only five years ago and has already made a name for itself in the College of Business and university-wide. Only four months ago the organization returned for its National Leadership Conference where schools such as Berkeley, Yale and Penn State also compete. Above ivy leagues and other top schools in the nation FBLA-PBL succeed in taking home 11 awards – the most in the state of Florida and was named the second best chapter in the nation. Their efforts were even recognized by President Mark B. Rosenberg who named the chapter a “Worlds Ahead” organization.

FBLA-PBL is also the “Chapter of the Year” in the state of Florida for the past three years. They focus on competition, community service and professional development.

Competition is a central point of the organization what allows it stand out among the rest. No organization offers over 60 competitive events the way FBLA-PBL does.

Community Service is also important to the chapter. The chapter holds monthly projects as well as one large project every year. The large project occurs through a series of events in one week during the Fall or Spring semester.

Professional development is one of the key areas for alumni to get involved. It is a developing area for the organization that is growing more every day and is the main area for alumni to become involved.

Alumni can become involved with FBLA-PBL by:

- Serving as speakers at meetings
- Providing workshops to members
- Assisting as judges for competitors
- Joining our Professional Division
- Becoming mentors for students
- Giving networking and internship opportunities to members

If you would like to learn more about FIU FBLA-PBL you can find them online:

Like them at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/FBLA-PBL-at-FIU/150562921649602

Follow them at: http://twitter.com/#!/FBLAPBLatFIU

Stay Connected with FIU Business!

2011-10-06T11:18:00.002-05:00

We have gotten lots of e-mails recently about where to find FIU Business online and on different social media sites. Here are the list of places you can find us:

Like us at: http://www.facebook.com/fiubusinessalumni

Link with us on Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=57890&trk=hb_side_g

Homecoming Game Saturday!

2011-09-27T16:20:00.002-05:00

Save the date! The Homecoming Football game will take place this Saturday in The Cage. Before the Panthers show Duke who’s boss, join us for a day filled with activities.

12:30pm

Silver Pride Reunion- Sponsored by the FIU Alumni Association

Follow the link to RSVP: http://hc.fiu.edu/?page_id=18

1:00pm-6:30pm

Food Truck Fair- North Side of Lot 6

2:00pm

Homecoming Parade- Starts in the Ryder Business Building Loop

3:00pm

Alumni Tailgate Villa- Alfonso Field at FIU Stadium (Small carnival in Lot 6)

7:00PM

FIU Panthers vs. Duke Blue Devils- Alfonso Field at FIU Stadium (aka The Cage)

Purchase tickets here:

https://tkt.xosn.com/tickets/TicketHome.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11700&_MODE_=EVENTSELECT&SALE_TKT_EVENT_ID=243774

Upcoming Alumni Events

2009-01-09T13:23:00.003-05:00

Happy New Year Alumni!

Below you will find upcoming alumni events:

School of Accounting Alumni Affinity Council Event
January 15, 2009
6:30-8:30 p.m.
College of Business Complex Courtyard

Business Alumni Networker
January 29, 2009
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Miami Science Museum

8th Annual Torch Awards Gala
February 28, 2009
GC Ballrooms- UP Campus
6:00-11:00 p.m.

School of Accounting Alumni Affinity Council General Meeting
May 7, 2009
Special Events Room, College of Business Complex
8:00-10:30 a.m.

Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame
May 16, 2009
Fountainebleau Miami Beach 7:00-12:00 a.m.

To R.S.V.P to these events click on the following link, and find the evite :http://business.fiu.edu/alumni/alumni_events.cfm

Business Events Around the Community

2008-10-10T10:17:00.004-05:00

Greetings Business Alums,

We would like to provide you with the best resources, and a calendar of business events that are coming up throughout our Miami community!

FIU Alumni Events

You will find a calendar of events for both fall and spring semester, by following this link:

http://fiualumni.com/events.htm

Beacon Council Events

Minority Enterprise Development Week

October 23, 2008 9:00 AM

Signature Grand

ULI Conference Latin America

October 27, 2008 4:30 PM

Miami Beach Convention Center

BCBSFL Business Assistance Workshop

October 28, 2008 8:30 AM

BlueCross Blue Shield of Florida CoreNet Global Summit

November 9, 2008 8:00 AM

ORLANDO, FL

Seventh Annual Beacon Awards

March 10, 2009 5:00 PM

Alumni conference

2007-03-19T08:46:00.001-05:00

If you haven’t registered yet, don’t wait, as space is limited! Our exciting alumni conference will be held next Friday, March 23^rd, at our Downtown Center, located at Macy’s store—6^th floor—on East Flagler. We have a terrific agenda—one that will ensure you are on top of what’s happening in a number of business sectors in South Florida. There will be lots of top-notch speakers there and plenty of opportunities to network with them and your fellow business alumni. And, the event is free for business alums! RSVP today at https://cbasys.fiu.edu/bofa/alumni/alumni_rsvp_1.cfm?EventID=450.

Here’s the agenda:

7:30 am – 8:15 am

Continental Breakfast

8:15 am

Welcome and Introduction

José R. de la Torre, Dean, Chapman Graduate School of Business

8:30 am – 9:45 am

First Session – Insurance: Can We Afford It?

Tom Cornish, CEO
Raul Rivero, President & CEO, Insurance & Construction Consultants, Inc
TBA

Moderator: TO BE DETERMINED

9:45 am – 10:00 am

Coffee Break

10:00 am – 11:15 am

Second Session – The Healthcare Crisis: Care vs. Solvency

Joseph Caruncho, Chief Executive Officer, Preferred Care Partners Holding Corp.

Gorge Foyo, Market President, South Florida, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

John Rock, Dean College of Medicine, FIU

Moderator: Joyce Elam, Executive Dean, College of Business Administration, FIU

10:00 am – 11:15 am

Third Session – Real Estate: Is the boom over?

Paul L. Jones, President, Pyramid Realty Group, Inc.
Adam J. Lotterman, Senior Analyst, Goodkin Consulting
Guy Trusty CCIM, President, Lodging & Hospitality Realty, Inc.

Moderator: Bill Hardin, Knight Ridder Research Professor and Director of Real Estate Programs, FIU

11:15 am – 11:30 am

Coffee Break/Networking

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Fourth Session – Corporate Governance: Have we overreached?

Mario de Armas, Managing Partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Al de Molina, Former CFO, Bank of America
Ben Wells, CFO and Treasurer, Burger King Corporation

Moderator: José de la Torre, Dean, Chapman Graduate School of Business, FIU

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Luncheon Panel – Family Business, The Next Generation

Derek Capó, Analyst, Everest Capital
Jesus Capó, COO, El Dorado Furniture
Roberto Capó, CMO, El Dorado Furniture

Moderator: James Bussey, Chief of Staff, College of Business Administration, FIU

We hope that you’ll not only attend, but also that you’ll send us your comments and feedback after the event!

See you there.

Business Alumni Chapter Traveling Happy Hour

2007-02-09T12:09:00.004-05:00

If you’re an alumna/us of the College, be sure to attend the Business Alumni Chapter Traveling Happy Hour on February 23rd at Centro Restaurant and Lounge, Espirito Santo Plaza (1st floor of Conrad Hotel on Brickell Avenue), from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Be sure to let us know what you thought of the event and to share any pics you took of your fellow-alumni and friends!

Real Estate Alumni Affinity Networking Happy Hour

2007-02-09T12:09:00.003-05:00

Are you a real estate professional? If so, you might want to attend the next Real Estate Alumni Affinity Networking Happy Hour next Thursday, February 15th, at Karma in Coral Gables, with the Realtors’ commercial Association of Greater Miami and the Beaches. Time? 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Address? 2325 Galiano, coral Gables. Meet College of Business Administration alumni in the field as well as other real estate professionals in South Florida! Make business contacts and personal connections! Enjoy! Send us your comments and any photos you take!

Alumni!

2007-01-24T08:52:00.002-05:00

Did you get our Monthly Update? If so, you probably noticed we’ll be featuring an alumnus/a of the month! If you would like to be profiled, please complete the form at http://business.fiu.edu/alumni/member_spotlight.cfm and we’ll consider you for inclusion in a future mailing of our Update!

Also, if you have any other suggestions about how we can make this Update of greater value to you, let us know by providing us with your comments!

Real Estate Alumni!

2007-01-24T08:50:00.001-05:00

Don’t forget to attend our Real Estate Alumni Council Networking Happy Hour on January 25, 2007, starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. at the Miami Beach Resort, Hotel and Spa. Our featured speaker will be Paco Diaz, CBRE Retail Services, named by CB Richard Ellis as its top “Retail Performer” in the U. S. in 2005. Find out more.

Family Business Owners and Service Providers!

2007-01-24T08:49:00.001-05:00

Be sure to attend the Institute for Family Business in the college’s Eugenio Pino and Family Global Entrepreneurship Center’s first Family Business Forum of 2007 on January 30, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Chispa Restaurant, 225 Altara Avenue, Coral Gables.

The forum, titled “Entrepreneurship in the Next Generation,” will explore strategies and techniques used to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset among the next generation of family members within a family enterprise. It’s a mindset that focuses on identifying new trends and opportunities and has been proven to be a critical component in enabling family businesses to thrive through multiple generations of leadership. MIC Food, a twenty-year-old, second generation family enterprise, will be the topic of a live case study, with representatives from the family and firm as panelists. RSVP at http://entrepreneurship.fiu.edu/rsvp_list.php!

Business Alumni!

2007-01-24T08:48:00.001-05:00

We’d like your ideas! We want to make your membership in the Business Alumni Chapter as meaningful and beneficial to you as we can. So send us your comments about the kinds of events and activities you’d like us to organize and coordinate for your benefit. We welcome your suggestions, always! This is YOUR chapter, and we want it to be what you want it to be!

Congratulations to all of our new alumni!

2007-01-04T08:14:00.001-05:00

Hope all you new graduates enjoyed our Tent Party following the afternoon Commencement on December 19th.

We’d love to hear your thoughts, your family’s thoughts, and for you to share any pictures you might have of your graduation day! Please send them so we can post!

Real Estate Alumni!

2007-01-04T08:13:00.002-05:00

Be sure to join fellow alumni and industry professionals for our Real Estate Alumni Council Networking Happy Hour on January 25, 2007, starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. at the Miami Beach Resort, Hotel and Spa! See you there!

Holiday parties were a hit!

2006-12-19T08:24:00.002-05:00

Hope all of you enjoyed the “Night of Paradise” party at Parrot Jungle on November 22nd and the Chapman Holiday Party on December 7th.

If you didn’t make it, view our photo gallery from each of these events—Night of Paradise and Chapman Holiday Party: http://business.fiu.edu/alumni/alumni_events_archive.cfm.

If you did make it to either or both of these events, be sure to send in your comments.

Congratulations to all of our new alumni!

2006-12-18T09:23:00.001-05:00

Congratulations to all of our new alumni who will be graduating tomorrow. Don’t forget to stop by our Alumni Tent Party following the 3:00 p.m. ceremony to find out how you can stay involved in and connected with your alma mater!

2007 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

2006-12-18T09:22:00.001-05:00

Our 2007 Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon—our premier alumni event every year—will take place May 16, 2007, starting at 11:30 a.m. at Parrot Jungle Island. We’re now accepting nominations for successful alumni entrepreneurs who would be candidates for induction at this event. Find out more at
http://business.fiu.edu/alumni/ehof_2007.cfm. Nominations close on January 18, 2007, so be sure to act NOW! You can nominate someone at http://business.fiu.edu/alumni/ehof_2007.cfm.