How to shake the COVID-19 blues in South Florida
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020—For the better half of a year, the majority of news across platforms, watercooler talk and virtual meeting conversations has revolved around the coronavirus pandemic, its impact on the local and global economy, and what the “new...
Spotlight On: Jenna Kelly, Northern Georgia Region President, Truist
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020 —SunTrust and BB&T have combined in a historic merger of equals to create Truist, the sixth-largest U.S. bank holding company. With 275 years of combined history serving clients and communities in high-growth markets, the new...
Spotlight On: John Aneralla, Mayor, Town of Huntersville
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020 — Developing a sense of community through a revamped downtown is the overall concept that Huntersville is working to materialize. Mayor of Huntersville John Aneralla shares the details of his three priority pillars: enact a 2040...
Spotlight On: Sandi Bargfrede, Managing Partner, ACRE Commercial Real Estate
By: Max Crampton-Thomas2 min read May 2020 — The real estate market will know a before and after COVID-19 as soon as activities resume. Sandi Bargfrede, managing partner of ACRE Commercial Real Estate, talks to Invest: about what to expect from Orlando’s market as the...
Spotlight On: Michael Pallozzi, President, HFM Investment Advisors, LLC
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020 — HFM Investment Advisors has been advising South Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region residents on financial and investment planning since 1989. Last year was a banner year for the company in terms of team growth. HFM...
Spotlight On: Michael Praeger, CEO and co-Founder, AvidXchange
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020—Charlotte-based AvidXchange is looking to reduce paper for middle-market companies by providing a full suite of accounts payable and payment automation solutions to businesses across the country, a trend that might have been...
Spotlight On: Ava Parker, President, Palm Beach State College
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020 — Palm Beach State College succeeded in transferring most of its programs to a remote format to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic that hit the world early in 2020. The college is preparing the next generation of business leaders and...
Georgia nurtures positive business activity despite pandemic
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the national economy since its arrival in early March. As the phased opening of the local and national economies begins, states are looking to safely move past the outbreak that shuttered...
Pennsylvania ready for a partial reopening; Philly, New Jersey not there yet
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020 — Along the East Coast, states are phasing in the reopening of their respective economies after weeks of economic inactivity as a result of the coronavirus. In the Northeast, Pennsylvania is the latest state to begin the battle of...
Charlotte begins reopening process, Altanta ramps up COVID-19 testing
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—Southeast metro areas like Charlotte and Atlanta have been a popular destination for families, businesses and large corporations looking for affordability, dynamic business fundamentals and a high quality of life. In the landscape...