Students, corporate executives and faculty give a brief testimonial about how the Business School at Florida International University in Miami has become an excellent source for diverse talent.

The Courtyard hotel, set to open in 2009, will feature a “green” roof and be located in the revitalized NoMA (North of Mass. Ave) business district. D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty joined Marriott executives and owners Robert Finvarb, Craig Welburn, David Wilmot, Thomas Hopkins and Barron Harvey Ph.D to celebrate the groundbreaking.