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NSU Broward Center of Innovation will be hosting a Diversity In Tech Panel

     The Levan Center of Innovation is a public-private partnership between Nova Southeastern University and Broward County and is known as the “The World’s First Theme Park for Entrepreneurs™”, an economic and education development engine linking the South Florida innovation ecosystem with local, regional, national, and international impact.  The Levan Center of Innovation’s focus on creating professional networking opportunities and promoting innovation collaboration. […]

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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS CHARITIES DONATES $250,000 TO NEW L.A. LEE YMCA/MIZELL COMMUNITY CENTER ON SISTRUNK

     “Publix Charities is proud to support the YMCA of South Florida as it strives to build healthy, confident and secure children, families and communities,” Publix Super Markets Charities Executive Director Kelly Williams-Puccio said. “The L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center is a shining example of Publix Charities’ and the Y’s commitment to our communities.” […]

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Mentoring, Up Close and Personal

     As a brand-new mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County program, the impact of mentoring has become more real and infinitely more significant. This new experience has opened my eyes to the lifechanging path of the mentoring relationship. […]

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Course Ban Resisted–Students Threaten Suit

      More than 100 community leaders met at noon in Tallahassee Jan 25. They came despite severe storms and heavy rain, to the Florida Capitol to oppose Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banning an AP honors class in African American history. Their resolve was clearly stated to DeSantis via lots of news media: stop the course banning or Attorney Ben Crump may sue on behalf of high school honor students. A few days later the Florida NAACP meeting in Orlando committed also to suing DeSantis to about the course ban. […]

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Miami-Dade Beacon Council Names Rodrick Miller President & Chief Executive Officer

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the County’s official public-private economic development partnership, names Rodrick Miller President and Chief Executive Officer. One of the nation’s foremost economic development leaders, Miller brings decades of experience and a commitment to inclusive, sustainable development to one of the fastest growing, most diverse business destinations in the world: Miami. […]