South Florida Employer of Choice Increases Support to Build Talent Pipeline

TBC Corporation, a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations, recently expanded opportunities for students at Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College (PBSC), two higher learning institutions located near TBC’s headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business recently celebrated the naming of the TBC Corporation Study Room, in recognition of a generous gift from TBC to support innovative college programs and activities for students. TBC will provide guest speakers and co-host networking events to inform students about internship and career opportunities. Located in the Executive Education Building in the Schmidt Family Complex in Boca Raton, Florida, the TBC Corporation Study Room primarily provides a space for students, but the college also uses it for events, including breakout sessions for conferences and meeting rooms for external events.

Left to Right: Dean Daniel Gropper, Florida Atlantic University College of Business, TBC Corporation CHRO Megan Filoon, TBC Corporation CFO, Marilyn Spunar, and Assistant Dean & Executive Director Vegar Wiik, Executive Education at Florida Atlantic University, celebrate the naming of the TBC Corporation Study Room.

“We’re proud to have our company name associated with a space that will be used by the next generation of business leaders at Florida Atlantic’s College of Business,” said Don Byrd, chief executive officer, TBC Corporation. “With our company’s headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, this strategic partnership will provide access to networking, mentoring and potential career opportunities for future leaders in South Florida.”

TBC also recently presented five scholarships, totaling $15,000, to Palm Beach State College students who have completed their Associate of Science degree and wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in supervision and management at PBSC. The scholarships were presented at PBSC’s Academic Excellence & Student Service Awards ceremony, and will provide financial assistance to students preparing for careers in entrepreneurship, general management, project management or business management. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 and meet program requirements.

“As a Palm Beach Gardens-based company, we’re proud to partner with Palm Beach State College to support local students with their educational pursuits,” said Megan Filoon, Chief Human Resources Officer for TBC Corporation. “We recognize that education is a key driver of innovation and progress, and as a large employer in the area, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of business leaders in this community.”

Left to Right: TBC Corporation CEO Don Byrd, TBC Corporation CHRO Megan Filoon, and Dr. Stephen Joyner, Provost and Dean of Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens campus, celebrate students at PBSC’s Academic Excellence & Student Service Awards ceremony.

About TBC Corporation

TBC Corporation (TBC) is one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico through TBC Brands, NTW, TBC International, and TBC de Mexico. Additionally, consumers receive total car care at approximately 2,400 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the Big O Tires® and Midas® brands. For more information, visit www.tbccorp.com and follow TBC Corporation on LinkedIn.

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TBC Corporation Expands Student Opportunities at Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State College