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Why Halloween has been scaring up some serious business - WUSF

Halloween has become one of the biggest single-day holidays of the year. Amid other festive fall celebrations, Halloween is a chance to get spooky, scary, and maybe a little weird.

October 24, 2023Business News

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Tech leaders urge embrace of AI, emerging technologies at Florida Chamber event - The Capitolist

At the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s annual event, business and technology leaders underscored the urgency for Florida to invest more in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to ensure continued economic growth.

October 24, 2023Business News

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How Three Funders Are Linking Up Public Health and Community Leaders to Tackle Inequities - Inside Philanthropy

In 15 communities across the country, teams of public health and community leaders will be deployed to tackle daunting public health issues like maternal and infant health, food insecurity and healthcare access.

October 24, 2023Business News

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AI, Robotics, and the Evolution of Supply Chain: Insights from Prof Sečkin Ozkul of USF - Digital Supply Chain Podcast

In the latest episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the privilege to delve deep with Prof Sečkin Ozkul, fromf the University of South Florida.

October 23, 2023Business News

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The dark side of touch-screen tipping - BBC

In a world of card payments, the days of dropping coins into a tip jar are gone. On-screen digital options can sometimes increase gratuities, but at what cost?

October 23, 2023Business News

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Cybersecurity and AI Day gives high schoolers a peek at how USF Sarasota-Manatee can prepare them for in-demand jobs

About 100 Sarasota high school students received a crash course on the cybersecurity industry — and how the USF Muma College of Business can prepare them for a potentially lucrative career in the field.

October 23, 2023Business News, Events

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Fintech startups pitch at USF St. Pete - Catalyst

Financial tech companies from Latin America and the Tampa Bay area are on a mission to educate the public about investing in assets and boosting revenue through new innovative toolsets.

October 20, 2023Business News

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Amid Concerns Over Organised Retail Theft, Retailers Must Turn to Tech to Safeguard Stores and Enhance Customer Experience - MarketScale

Target is set to close nine stores in cities including New York, Seattle, and San Francisco by October 21, amid concerns over theft and safety.

October 16, 2023Business News

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The Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance welcomes two new fintech faculty members

The Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance welcomes two new faculty members, Gunsu (Matthew) Son and Xinyan Yan, who are the first two faculty hired as part of the school's fintech initiative.

October 13, 2023Business News

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Baldwin Risk Partners CEO Trevor Baldwin talks insurance as a force for 'social good' at Conversation with a CEO

Tuesday’s one-on-one chat with Baldwin was the first Conversation with a CEO event during the 2023-2024 academic year.

October 10, 2023Business News, Events

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McKibbon Hospitality and USF Design Interactive Learning Experience - Lodging

The University of South Florida (USF) Muma College of Business and McKibbon Hospitality announced a new interactive learning experience designed to equip hospitality students with a training advantage through hands-on shadowing experience and mentorship from seasoned industry professionals.

October 6, 2023Business News, Research and Innovation

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USF and McKibbon Hospitality expand partnership with new cooperative learning program

The new cooperative learning program will allow two students to shadow leaders throughout McKibbon's portfolio of Tampa-based hotels and corporate offices.

October 6, 2023Business News

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