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FLORIDA TODAY, March 2, 2008
Students Win with Mock Stock
“The stock market can be a daunting world for people unfamiliar with finance. But a savvy team of high school students is doing so well, even adults are impressed with the return on their investments. Four seniors at Merritt Island High recently won the Florida Stock Market Challenge, a program now in its 20th year, which is sponsored by the Florida Council on Economic Education….read the story
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT, January 27, 2008
4th Graders Get Market-Savvy
“Is your knowledge of the stock market broader than a fourth-grader’s? Chances are it’s not if that student attends DeSoto Trail Elementary School. Divided into the Geek Squad, Star Squad and the Soulja Girls, 16 students invest a hypothetical $100,000 in different companies…. read the story
TAMPA BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL, January 7, 2008
2008 Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame Inductees Named
A decision has been made in an annual rite for the Tampa Bay business community. A selection committee has named seven new members to the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame. The 2008 inductees are…. read the story
FCEE “Dollars & Sense” Newsletter
February 2008
Newsletter
“ FCEE Scores A Hole-In-One With the 7th Annual Ocala Palms Free Enterprise Open.”
The FCEE would like to thank Board Member Art Tait and the Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club for hosting another successful tournament. Proceeds of over $6000 were raised to support the FCEE and its mission.
“Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club considers our commitment to the Florida Council on Economic Education an affirmation of our interest in helping the youth of Florida learn how to become financially responsible,” says Art Tait, President of Ocala Palms Golf and Country Club…..more
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Press Releases
Wednesday, January 22, 2008
(TAMPA) - The Florida Council on Economic Education announces the launching of its new website, new program partnership and hiring of two key staff members….more
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