Bill Hansen Catering selected as a finalist in the 2016 Top Entrepreneurial Awards

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We are honored to share that Bill Hansen Catering, owned by alumnus William Hanson MS ’80, has been selected as a finalist in the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2016 Top Entrepreneurial Awards for the Top Small Business of the Year category. Bill Hansen Luxury Catering and Event Production offers a number of flexible catering and […]

Tina Vidal ’02, ’04: The Leader of the Pack

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When Tina Vidal ’02, ’04 boarded a plane from Las Vegas to Miami on New Year’s Day in 2015, she knew her dream was about to take flight. Over the course of the five-hour plane ride, Tina incorporated her new business venture, Pooch Perks, a lifestyle pet subscription box of unique plush and durable dog toys, […]

Gaston Rossato ’08: Always in the Driver’s Seat

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Growing up in Miami, Gaston Rossato ‘08 was surrounded by family and business. From Argentinian and Italian decent, his close-knit family emigrated from Argentina to Miami in the early 80’s and in no time, the family and business were growing in size. Gaston observed his entrepreneurial father build a successful career in the automotive industry. […]

From FIU to Pollo Tropical

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FIU alumna Ashley Wojnar ’10 began her education at FIU with the hopes of creating a circle of long lasting friends. Although she grew up in Miami and was deeply ingrained in the community, she wanted to make new connections and expand her network. As a student, she was involved in SGA and also took […]

An icy treat makes the move to Miami, guided by SBDC at FIU

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Ice cream has long been one of Luisa Santos’ favorite things. As the nitrogen-frozen ice cream trend intensified, she made her first batch during her last semester at Georgetown University. In November 2014, she also incorporated nitrogen into a business pitch, winning the Startup Hoya Challenge Rocket Pitch, along with a cash prize, just days […]

U-Glove: Because Our Alumni Care

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It’s easy to agree that one of the least desirable parts of self-service gas stations is having no choice but to handle an unsanitary pump. FIU alumnus, Antonio Lyon ‘09, certainly shares in that sentiment. Fuel nozzles are one of the most widely used public surfaces and, therefore, are highly contaminated with a variety of […]