PBA Means Business
The international location of South Florida as a business destination has enabled PBA to become a hub where businesses, technology, healthcare, thought leadership and innovation flourish. South Florida is fast becoming a trendsetter for emerging marketplace movements that influence the rest of the country and the world. Palm Beach County is a rich entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports business and education.
Through our Corporate Relations Program, your company can be empowered to achieve long-term progress and discover fresh new ways of thinking. Your senior leadership team and staff will have opportunities to add to their knowledge base and skill set—enabling them to drive your company forward and produce ongoing growth.
PBA’s 19-acre campus, located across the street from numerous major companies, positions its students in high demand for internships and employment. Many companies have recognized the immediate benefit of having a dynamic, local university producing capable young leaders as a solidifying reason to establish roots in West Palm Beach.
PBA is called to produce the types of interns and graduates needed to support the advancement of industry in our region – both today and into the future. With our combined historic enrollment growth, program expansion and graduate success, PBA is training the next generation of top-notch, servant leaders in areas that will strengthen your business.
Through our Corporate Relations program, you will have concierge access to PBA’s Career Development office to help you quickly and efficiently find PBA graduates that can meet many of your company’s personnel needs.
The Palm Beach Atlantic University Advancement team provides concierge service to corporate partners by providing awareness and guidance on PBA resources, aligning those resources with our partners’ needs and advocating for our partners’ interests. Our goal is to foster strong, lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with the business community. There are a variety of ways your business can get involved with PBA. Opportunities to connect with campus may include:
- Sponsoring signature events
- Supplying programmatic support through one of our colleges or schools
- Serving on a committee or advisory board
- Supporting the God-Sized Dreams Capital Campaign
- Direct access to career services for information on career & internship fairs, campus visits, and more
- Attending lectures from distinguished speakers and corporate training
- Utilizing campus event spaces
Engage with PBA’s rich network of leading experts across a variety of topics including Business, Politics, Music, History, Science, and more. Many of PBA’s faculty members are published authors, and 85% of faculty members hold the highest degree in their field. PBA’s renowned faculty are available for one-on-one discussions or to host an informative session with a select group of your executive leadership. As a corporate partner, you will gain access to PBA’s network of thought leaders.
PBA’s network includes:
- Stephen Mansfield, New York Times Bestselling author and renowned speaker
- Senator George S. LeMieux, leading political thinker and speaker
- Dean Brian Strow, who has served as an economic advisor to local, state, and national elected officials including two past Speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives and a current US Senator
You and your business can elevate Palm Beach Atlantic University through the power of generosity. All corporate partners will receive an invitation to exclusive events, prioritized recruitment opportunities, a company listing on PBA’s corporate partnership webpage for one year, and company recognition on PBA social media.
$25,000 Annual Partnership
- Welcomed into the President’s Circle Giving Society
- Concierge access to PBA Career Development office for internships and hiring needs
- Customized communication/media training with Stephen Mansfield
- Invitations to quarterly corporate partner networking opportunities
- Listed as a Corporate Partner on PBA’s Annual Donor Roll
$10,000 Annual Partnership
- Welcomed into the President’s Fellowship Giving Society
- Concierge access to PBA Career Development office for internships and hiring needs
- Customized communication/media training with Stephen Mansfield
- Invitations to quarterly corporate partner networking opportunities
- Listed as a Corporate Partner on PBA’s Annual Donor Roll
$5,000 Annual Partnership
- Welcomed into the Sailfish Giving Society
- Invitations to quarterly corporate partner networking opportunities
- Listing on Career Development Job Board
*Please note that custom partnerships are available and curated as well.
We invite you to partner with PBA through our Corporate Relations program! For more information on how you or your business can get involved, contact Amy Evans at amy_evans@pba.edu or call 561.803.2024.