In a polarized age full of vicious verbal combat, what should we do when we encounter ideas and practices we find highly objectionable? Seek to “cancel” those with whom we disagree? Threaten violence to try and silence our opponents? In the 1960s, some college students from right here in Florida faced these questions head on. And the answers they found ought to inform—and inspire—us today. Come and learn their story—and how it relates to our own present-day situation.
Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
The Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship actively promotes the principles of free enterpr
The Center for Free Enterprise actively promotes the principles of free enterprise, individual liberty, the rule of law, and economic freedom.
03/18/2022
Mark your calendars! This event will be live-streamed on our page Thursday, March 24th starting at 6PM.
The Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship presents The Economics of Your Dreams; The things you want in life cannot be separated from your need to foster economic cooperation, with guest speaker T.K. Coleman.
T.K. Coleman is the Director of Entrepreneurial Education at FEE and is best described as a passionate voice for possibility. As a firm believer in the idea that freedom begins from within, his life mission is to help people reclaim a sense of personal power in their everyday lives. In his seminars, his underlying message is: “The conversation on liberty in America is not complete unless we include the part that involves life and the pursuit of happiness.”
T.K. was featured on the Netflix documentary “Less is Now,” is a coach for altMBA, has worked on multiple startups, and has delivered hundreds of workshops and keynote talks to thousands of students, teachers, and leaders across the country.
Mark your calendars - you do not want to miss this!
We will be live-streaming this event on March 24th, starting at 6PM on the Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship page. Head on over then to watch or join us in person in room 112 in the Becker Business Building.
11/18/2021
What does the actor Rob Schneider read in his spare time? The latest book titled 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘪𝘴𝘮 from our CFEE faculty fellow, Dr. Patrick Newman!
Rob Schneider on Twitter “Cronyism is alive and well in America in 2021…”
Dr. Patrick Newman is a Fellows for the Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
We are so proud of his accomplishments and we cannot wait to learn more about crony policies that have shaped our nation's history.
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You can purchase his book on amazon here ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/Cronyism-Liberty-versus-America-1607-1849/dp/1610167422/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VXSBRENRFUQQ&keywords=cronyism+patrick+newman&qid=1636732942&sprefix=cronyism+%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1
Senator Gramm's talk is now uploaded - have a listen to this great man!
Just posted: Dr. Claar's PLE talk on Fair Trade Coffee .... check it out!
FREE ENTERPRISE WEEK: on September 18, 2018, Senator Phil Gramm discussed U.S. options for settling current trade disputes and whether the approach should engage free trade or protectionism. Florida Southern College awarded the 2018 Prize for Economic Freedom to Senator Gramm. Please listen to Senator Gramm's talk and the awarding of the prize.
The Center for Free Enterprise is getting ready for a great 2018-2019 academic year! Our first Politics, Law & Economics Lecture Series speaker is Victor Claar - talking to us about fair trade coffee .... this sounds great! August 28th - 6:00 PM - Becker 112 - Florida Southern College!! Got questions? Let me know!!!
04/09/2018
Contemporary Issues Conference: Is Good for Business, Good for Your? APRIL 20 2PM-7:30PM. Contact
Is Good For Business, Good For You? - Institute for Humane Studies In light of current events, how does the government-business relationship affect you? How would ending …
POLITICS, LAW & ECONOMICS LECTURE SERIES: on October 10, 2017, Dr. Suzanne Scholte discussed what sets North Korea apart from any other human rights tragedy in the world; what amazing changes have occurred that the people of North Korea have accomplished, and how the free world should respond. Please listen to Dr. Scholte's talk.
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