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6 days ago
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Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship℠ Selects Second Round of Students to Receive Full-Tuition Assistance
Scholarship program is a $2.8 million investment providing 250 scholarships over ten years TAMPA, Fla., June 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announces the 2025 Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship℠ recipients. The scholarships cover full tuition and most fees for students to attend a public Florida university, college, or vocational/technical school of their choice. "Coke Florida's Refreshing Minds Scholarship provides prepaid scholarships to students who are often overlooked academically and may not have adequate financial resources to pay for higher education," said Percy L. Wells, II, Group Vice President, Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications for Coke Florida. "As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary of refreshing Floridians, we continue to assist in increasing students' exposure to career opportunities with the end goal of self-sufficiency. We are honored to carry on this great work as we welcome 25 more students to the Coke Florida family." The Class of 2025 scholars reside in communities across Coke Florida's exclusive sales and distribution territory, which spans from Jacksonville down to the Keys. Scholars are also active members of their local Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida affiliate or the Boys & Girls Clubs Florida Alliance. Members of the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship Class of 2025 and their hometowns are: Emma Almonte - Fort Lauderdale Kristopher Anderson - Jacksonville Dalialah Bustos - Belle Glade Jalia Charlery - Sebring Chemica Charles - Hallandale Beach Jude Charles - Fort Pierce Ruth Chavez-Tellez - Dunedin Destiny Davenport - Fort Myers Nia Evans - Jacksonville Yasmyn Galvan - Sebring Arielle Gibson - Riviera Beach Bakierra Henry - Tampa Makiah Lewis - Miami Bryan Miranda - Davie Rosemany Pascal - Miami Kaliyah Preston - Riverview Olivia Rhodes-Clark - Jacksonville Emmanuel Salgado - Miami Shehzad Shah - Jacksonville Camila Suarez-Verdecia - Tampa Isaiah Thomas - Miami Ameriyah Williams - Sarasota Jamarr Williams - Bradenton Za'Miayh Wright - Davie Nasim Zahriyeh - Miami The Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship was launched in August 2023 as part of Coke Florida's commitment to education. With matching funds from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship represents a $2.8 million investment and will support 250 scholarships over ten years. This commitment also aligns with the Florida Chamber Foundation's Path to Prosperity initiative. Coke Florida will host a scholarship awards ceremony for the students and their families on Saturday, June 7th, at Universal Orlando Resort. For more on the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship, visit About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four GreenCircle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit © 2025 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. "Refreshing Minds Scholarship" is a service mark of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. The Caps and Gowns Design is a trademark of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. The Coca-Cola Contour Bottle is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company. View source version on Contacts J. Katrinda McQueen, Vice President, CommunicationsCoca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC813-557-9088 | kmcqueen@
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6 days ago
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Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship℠ Selects Second Round of Students to Receive Full-Tuition Assistance
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announces the 2025 Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship℠ recipients. The scholarships cover full tuition and most fees for students to attend a public Florida university, college, or vocational/technical school of their choice. 'Coke Florida's Refreshing Minds Scholarship provides prepaid scholarships to students who are often overlooked academically and may not have adequate financial resources to pay for higher education,' said Percy L. Wells, II, Group Vice President, Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications for Coke Florida. 'As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary of refreshing Floridians, we continue to assist in increasing students' exposure to career opportunities with the end goal of self-sufficiency. We are honored to carry on this great work as we welcome 25 more students to the Coke Florida family.' The Class of 2025 scholars reside in communities across Coke Florida's exclusive sales and distribution territory, which spans from Jacksonville down to the Keys. Scholars are also active members of their local Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida affiliate or the Boys & Girls Clubs Florida Alliance. Members of the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship Class of 2025 and their hometowns are: Emma Almonte - Fort Lauderdale Kristopher Anderson - Jacksonville Dalialah Bustos - Belle Glade Jalia Charlery - Sebring Chemica Charles - Hallandale Beach Jude Charles - Fort Pierce Ruth Chavez-Tellez - Dunedin Destiny Davenport - Fort Myers Nia Evans - Jacksonville Yasmyn Galvan - Sebring Arielle Gibson - Riviera Beach Bakierra Henry - Tampa Makiah Lewis - Miami Bryan Miranda - Davie Rosemany Pascal - Miami Kaliyah Preston - Riverview Olivia Rhodes-Clark - Jacksonville Emmanuel Salgado - Miami Shehzad Shah - Jacksonville Camila Suarez-Verdecia - Tampa Isaiah Thomas - Miami Ameriyah Williams - Sarasota Jamarr Williams - Bradenton Za'Miayh Wright - Davie Nasim Zahriyeh - Miami The Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship was launched in August 2023 as part of Coke Florida's commitment to education. With matching funds from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship represents a $2.8 million investment and will support 250 scholarships over ten years. This commitment also aligns with the Florida Chamber Foundation's Path to Prosperity initiative. Coke Florida will host a scholarship awards ceremony for the students and their families on Saturday, June 7 th, at Universal Orlando Resort. For more on the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship, visit About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four GreenCircle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit © 2025 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. 'Refreshing Minds Scholarship' is a service mark of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. The Caps and Gowns Design is a trademark of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. The Coca-Cola Contour Bottle is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company.
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6 days ago
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Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship℠ Selects Second Round of Students to Receive Full-Tuition Assistance
Scholarship program is a $2.8 million investment providing 250 scholarships over ten years TAMPA, Fla., June 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) announces the 2025 Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship℠ recipients. The scholarships cover full tuition and most fees for students to attend a public Florida university, college, or vocational/technical school of their choice. "Coke Florida's Refreshing Minds Scholarship provides prepaid scholarships to students who are often overlooked academically and may not have adequate financial resources to pay for higher education," said Percy L. Wells, II, Group Vice President, Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications for Coke Florida. "As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary of refreshing Floridians, we continue to assist in increasing students' exposure to career opportunities with the end goal of self-sufficiency. We are honored to carry on this great work as we welcome 25 more students to the Coke Florida family." The Class of 2025 scholars reside in communities across Coke Florida's exclusive sales and distribution territory, which spans from Jacksonville down to the Keys. Scholars are also active members of their local Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida affiliate or the Boys & Girls Clubs Florida Alliance. Members of the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship Class of 2025 and their hometowns are: Emma Almonte - Fort Lauderdale Kristopher Anderson - Jacksonville Dalialah Bustos - Belle Glade Jalia Charlery - Sebring Chemica Charles - Hallandale Beach Jude Charles - Fort Pierce Ruth Chavez-Tellez - Dunedin Destiny Davenport - Fort Myers Nia Evans - Jacksonville Yasmyn Galvan - Sebring Arielle Gibson - Riviera Beach Bakierra Henry - Tampa Makiah Lewis - Miami Bryan Miranda - Davie Rosemany Pascal - Miami Kaliyah Preston - Riverview Olivia Rhodes-Clark - Jacksonville Emmanuel Salgado - Miami Shehzad Shah - Jacksonville Camila Suarez-Verdecia - Tampa Isaiah Thomas - Miami Ameriyah Williams - Sarasota Jamarr Williams - Bradenton Za'Miayh Wright - Davie Nasim Zahriyeh - Miami The Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship was launched in August 2023 as part of Coke Florida's commitment to education. With matching funds from the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship represents a $2.8 million investment and will support 250 scholarships over ten years. This commitment also aligns with the Florida Chamber Foundation's Path to Prosperity initiative. Coke Florida will host a scholarship awards ceremony for the students and their families on Saturday, June 7th, at Universal Orlando Resort. For more on the Coke Florida Refreshing Minds Scholarship, visit About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida makes, sells, and distributes products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 counties in Florida. The company employs over 5,000 associates and operates four GreenCircle Certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the United States. In 2025, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company Gold Standard Winner by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. To learn more, visit © 2025 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. "Refreshing Minds Scholarship" is a service mark of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. The Caps and Gowns Design is a trademark of Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC. The Coca-Cola Contour Bottle is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company. View source version on Contacts J. Katrinda McQueen, Vice President, CommunicationsCoca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC813-557-9088 | kmcqueen@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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05-02-2025
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Coke Florida's National Black History Month Programming Continues to Deliver on Commitment to Education & Economic Empowerment
Technology Focused Contributions Surpass $900K TAMPA, Fla., February 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As one of the largest Black owned businesses in the Nation, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is proud to recognize National Black History Month and celebrate the many contributions that Black Americans have made in our Nation's history. Through the company's continued focus on Education and Economic Empowerment, Coke Florida will provide educational and technology resources to communities throughout the state. Through these initiatives, Coke Florida has been able to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of Floridians. "Our initiatives will help people and communities reach their full potential," said Percy L. Wells, II, Group Vice President, Government Relations, Public Affairs, and Communications at Coke Florida. "Whether it be through the creation of new learning opportunities for an elementary school student or helping an adult in their job search, Coke Florida has stepped in to help foster these opportunities." During National Black History Month, Coke Florida will donate 300 new laptops towards this worthy campaign, increasing its total to nearly 1,800 laptops since the program began in 2016. Additionally, the company has begun developing and enhancing community tech labs with needed hardware since 2021 to support expanded access for students. With eight tech labs being dedicated this month, a total of 18 computer labs will have been refreshed across the state in just three years. The final component of Coke Florida's National Black History Month campaign will support the UGA Invitational presented by Coke Florida. This year marks the fourth consecutive year Coke Florida will serve as presenting sponsor of the United Golfers Association's (UGA) annual invitational. UGA leads the way in promoting diversity in golf, and the invitational offers a unique opportunity for elite minority golfers to compete while providing educational opportunities to aspiring junior and collegiate athletes. This year's event will be held at Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor and will commemorate UGA's 100th anniversary. To learn more about Coke Florida's Black History Month initiatives, visit About Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is the sixth largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Coke Florida markets, sells, manufactures, distributes, and merchandises products of The Coca-Cola Company in an exclusive territory that covers over 21 million consumers across 47 Florida counties that includes the Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville metropolitan areas. The company employs over 5,000 associates and has four GreenCircle certified manufacturing facilities and eighteen sales and distribution centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tampa, Coke Florida is the one of the largest Black-owned business in the United States and is Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified. In 2024, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte-Private and The Wall Street Journal for the third consecutive year. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: J. Katrinda McQueenVice President, Communicationskmcqueen@ 813-557-9088
