Partnership reflects a shared commitment to HBCUs, community impact, and South Florida.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) Committee proudly announces Able Business Services, Inc. (ABS) as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), strengthening communities, and creating opportunities through one of the nation's most celebrated HBCU traditions.
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