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SCORE business planning workshop series offered at Flagler College
Sep 27th
The workshop series by SCORE, a non-profit dedicated to serving small businesses, is designed both for those with an existing business seeking to increase the level of their business as well as those considering starting a new business. The workshop series will address the preparation of a professional business plan and obtaining necessary financing.
The workshop’s four sessions are include: “Business Concepts and Data Collection” which reviews the process of putting together a feasibility plan to determine if a business idea makes sense, “Marketing Strategies” will review the proper positioning of a product or service to maximize its appeal in the marketplace, “Financial Forecasting” reviews building a financial model for a business and “Completing the Business Plan” covers financial statement analysis, accounting & bookkeeping systems, the “six C’s of credit,” banking relations and sources of capital both traditional and non-traditional.
All sessions will be held at Flagler College on Wednesday evenings, October 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost to participate in all four sessions is $99 or $30 for individual sessions.
To make reservations or to obtain additional information, call 904-471-8891 or email at shelmar826@bellsouth.net.
Source: Flagler College
Florida Independent College Fund awards UPS Scholarship to Flagler senior
Sep 23rd
The Florida Independent College Fund is a statewide association for private colleges and universities that is affiliated with the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). At the national level, CIC teams up with the UPS Foundation to distribute funding of the UPS Scholarship. This year, CIC awarded nearly $1.5 million in scholarships from its UPS Educational Endowment Fund to private institutions of higher learning across the nation, including a grant of $74,400 to FICF. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of the students’ academic achievement and financial need.
“In 2011, The UPS Foundation and UPS employees directed $93.5 million in philanthropy and in-kind services, including more than 1.6 million hours of volunteer service, to the local communities in which we operate,” said Eduardo Martinez, president of The UPS Foundation. “UPS is proud to continue that spirit of giving by partnering with CIC to support thousands of students working to become the leaders of tomorrow by obtaining an education from our nation’s private colleges.”
The UPS Scholarships are funded by the CIC-UPS Educational Endowment Fund, which is held and administered by CIC. Since its inception, this Fund has generated nearly $49 million in scholarship aid to support more than 17,000 students.
Source: Flagler College
Rix joins Flagler College as Director of Annual Giving
Sep 23rd
Rix was employed at the River Garden Hebrew Home in Jacksonville for approximately eight years where she was consistently promoted within the Development Office. Her most recent position there was Assistant Director of Development where she was responsible for coordinating committee members and volunteers, developing direct mail appeals, and implementing special fundraising efforts for events and the Benefactors Society.
“I am happy to accept my new role as Director of Annual Giving and to join the dynamic Institutional Advancement staff at Flagler College,” said Rix. “I am excited to have the opportunity to help Flagler College achieve its financial needs and broaden the base of support. I am passionate about raising funds that help allow Flagler to uphold its commitment to giving our students the best education possible. ”
Rix holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Speech and Communication Studies and Public Relations.
Source: Flagler College