“Around Town” is a captivating TV show on Home & Garden TV that showcases top individuals and companies in the home and garden space and highlights their contributions to the community. Today, our host, Sarah Olson, spoke with Alex Parnia.
Alex Parnia
President and CEO of Florida Coastal University
Website Address: https://www.floridacoastaluniversity.com/
Short company description:
FCU’s mission is to empower working adults through accessible, career-focused education that turns ambition into college degrees, professional advancement, and lasting opportunity.
What’s the biggest challenge people in your side of town face?
Affording education, which is the only equalizer.
What makes your business the go-to choice for side of town residents?
FCU offers working adults flexible, affordable career-focused education that fits their lives, with personalized support to help them earn a degree and pursue new opportunities.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone new to side of town?
Get involved, build connections, and see this new chapter as a chance to invest in yourself. Think how to can earn a college degree since not only it changes your life but all the people around you.
What’s one thing people should know about why side of town is a great place to live or invest?
A learning community offers opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally. Access to education—including the chance to return to college—helps residents build their futures and strengthens the community as a place to live and invest.
