Truist completes merger to create country’s sixth-largest commercial bank
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read December 2019 — The banking industry welcomed the nation’s sixth-largest commercial bank earlier this month as regulatory authorities completed the merger between BB&T and SunTrust banks, now officially known as the Truist Financial...
Spotlight On: Douglas Zaren, CEO, Memorial Regional Hospital South
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read December 2019 — As the population continues to grow, the need for specialized healthcare follows suit. For Memorial Regional Hospital South, the focus is on being able to adapt and grow areas that will benefit the future of...
All Aboard! Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Ready to Set Sail
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read December 2019 — The annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is just around the corner, and event organizers are adding the finishing touches to “The Greatest Show on H2O.” That’s no understatement, with an estimated economic...
Spotlight on: James Michael Burkett, President, Florida Technical College
By: Yolanda Rivas Since 1982, Florida Technical College (FTC) has been meeting the needs of students and the job marketplace. At times of low unemployment rates across the nation, educational institutions like FTC play a significant role in providing students the...
Why Orlando is an ideal city for esports hub
By: Yolanda Rivas Over the last few years, Orlando has been increasing its presence in the esports scene. Already home to numerous simulation, training and tech companies, there’s no doubt about the City Beautiful’s potential as a main driver in the gaming arena. One...
Spotlight on: Nicholas Haines, CEO, Bromley Companies
By: Max Crampton-Thomas The future of Tampa Bay is developing in front of our very eyes and there are a few select developers making this vision come to life. Real estate developer Bromley Companies broke ground in mid-2019 on its ambitious Midtown Tampa project....
Spotlight on: Adam Mullen, Market Leader, Greater Philadelphia Region, CBRE
By: Yolanda Rivas One of the main drivers of Philadelphia’s economy is the real estate industry, attractive for its affordable prices, advantageous location and the Pennsylvania I-78/I-81 Corridor. A recent report from commercial real estate firm CBRE showed the...
Philly Leads in ‘Taking Care of Business’
By: Sara Warden In NBC’s 2019 ranking of Top States for Business, Pennsylvania landed a lacklustre 28th position – lower than half way down the poll for business friendliness in the country. The state was in 39th place in terms of economy, 32nd in quality of...
Spotlight on:Flint McNaughton, CEO & Founding Partner, SunCap Property Group
By: Felipe Rivas The Charlotte Metro Area offers access to capital, a talented and growing workforce, and an affordable cost of living. As a result, many companies and new residents are flocking to the region. Developers, however, must navigate the area’s competitive...
Charlotte drops out of the Top 5 in US for tech jobs
By: Felipe Rivas In 2019, the Queen City nurtured a culture of tech company headquarter relocations with giants such as LendingTree and Honeywell settling into the region. Despite recognized names establishing in the area, the Charlotte Metro Area slipped from the top...