The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, in Florida State University’s College of Business, is accepting applications for its Spring 2021 Small Business Executive Program (SBEP) and Nonprofit Executive Program (NPEP) held in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Offered at no cost to participants, the programs are funded by The Jim Moran Foundation and Jan Moran and her late husband, Jim Moran. Application deadline is Wednesday, September 30.

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The School District of Palm Beach County recently received acceptance into the Google for Education Reference District Program. The honor acknowledges that the District is doing exemplary work using Google tools, joining a select group of innovative districts and independent schools.

More > “Google Recognizes District Excellence in Classroom Technology Usage”

The COVID-19 virus is testing our resolve, and the numbers here in Florida tell an extremely concerning story.

More > “FLORIDA’S TOP CEOs — 135 STRONG — CALL FOR MASKS AND MORE TO STEM RISING COVID-19 CASES | OPINION”

Superintendent Donald Fennoy told area business leaders he wants to close the digital divide this fall by getting computers in the hands of every student, and internet access to as many neighborhoods as possible.

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July 24, 2020 – PALM BEACH COUNTY – Today, the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB) brought together hundreds of business leaders throughout the County to directly bring updates regarding COVID-19. The biggest takeaway: We must all work together to get through this.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (July 22, 2020) – Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, Florida, has launched “The Palm Beaches Pledge” to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. As part of the destination’s unified promise, hotels, attractions, restaurants, transportation services and a variety of other businesses vow to follow CDC and government guidelines, among taking other measures. Businesses will also continue encouraging guests to follow mandated mask, social distancing and sanitation guidelines. The pledge is a public commitment to the health and wellbeing of employees, local patrons and visitors, and declares: 

More > “DISCOVER THE PALM BEACHES LAUNCHES “THE PALM BEACHES PLEDGE” AND MORE THAN 100 TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES SIGN”

Today, the Business Development Board hosted a “State of Palm Beach County’s Distribution and Logistics Industry” to gain insight from government and business leaders about the steps to keep moving forward and ensure supply chain availability.

More > “PALM BEACH COUNTY WILL REMAIN A LOGICAL CHOICE FOR LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION”

(LAKE WORTH, Fla. – July 13, 2020) Palm Beach State College has been invited by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in its Second Chance Pell experiment, which will provide more education opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Palm Beach and Martin counties.

More > “PBSC CHOSEN AS A SECOND CHANCE PELL EXPERIMENT SITE”

This summer, students are building their own miniature sports stadiums, performing science experiments, and meeting with teachers multiple times a week, all from home. More > “PBC School District: Home Projects Bring Summer Learning to Life”

Palm Beach State College has released its plan to return to campus in the fall. More > “PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE RELEASES PLAN TO RETURN TO CAMPUS”