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MIAMI GARDENS, FL. (Florida Memorial University is proud to announce the grand opening of its Center for Entrepreneurship.
Located at 616 NW 2nd Avenue, Suite 210 in Fort Lauderdale, the FMU Center for Entrepreneurship will serve as a beacon for innovation and economic empowerment in the heart of the Sistrunk community.
“Minority owned businesses creates inclusivity within the market and the aim of this center is to provide services to help those businesses to succeed,” said FMU Interim President William McCormick. “Florida Memorial University is the only historic Black university in South Florida, and we are extremely proud to now have a business center in Fort Lauderdale’s oldest African American community, which is named after Dr. James Franklin Sistrunk, co-founder of Provident Hospital, Broward County’s first Black hospital. There is incredible history here and we are honored to be a part of the legacy.”
The Center for Entrepreneurship is an academic support unit within FMU’s School of Business that is committed to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.
“Being an HBCU also positions us to diversify South Florida’s demographic and academic landscape, and our unique heritage allows us to make a broader impact by fostering economic mobility and creating inclusive opportunities,” said Dr. Jacquline B. Hill, FMU Provost & Executive Vice President. “Established in 1879, our legacy is one of resilience, and we are determined to remain an innovative and impactful institution, elevating Florida Memorial University as a hub of progress and innovation.”
The Sistrunk Business Center is designed to foster innovation and provide vital resources to aspiring entrepreneurs, with programs including business forums, coaching, and networking events.
“We envision the Sistrunk Marketplace Business Center as a hub for dynamic collaboration and growth,” added Dr. Kenasha Paul, Director of the FMU Center for Entrepreneurship. “Our goal is to provide business resources that foster professional growth and entrepreneurial success among students and business owners.”
In addition to the Center for Entrepreneurship, FMU has also established an on-campus Genesis Lab, which is a student-centered space offering two professional development pathways, Student to CEO and Student to C-Suite, also headed by Dr. Paul.
Founded in 1879, Florida Memorial University is the only Historically Black College and University in South Florida. FMU is a private, coeducational, culturally diverse institution that offers 26 undergraduate programs, four graduate programs, and several professional programs. FMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). FMU programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Florida Department of Education, and the Council on Social Work Education. FMU has a competitive Inter-Collegiate Athletics program, more than 40 clubs and organizations, and its ROAR Marching Band is ranked number one in Division II among HBCUs. Please visit www.fmuniv.edu to learn more about the university.
