Banking & Finance
Charlotte Rising to Tech Challenge Related to Emerging Workforce
By Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2019 - The business world was abuzz earlier in October when American conglomerate Honeywell broke ground on its new global headquarters at Legacy Union in Uptown Charlotte. Honeywell, a diversified engineering and technology giant,...
It’s Go Big or Go Home for Miami’s OZs
Writer: Sara Warden2 min read October 2019- When the Opportunity Zones (OZs) were created by the federal government in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, they were focused on 8,764 across the 50 states covering almost 35 million Americans. The program was designed to...
Spotlight On: Brian Katz, CEO & Founder, Katz Capital
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 —There has never been a more perfect time to invest in Tampa Bay then the present. With seemingly all sectors of the economy in expansion mode, it is not a surprise that both foreign and domestic investment has been...
Spotlight On: Kevin Rogers, Regional President, Seaside National Bank & Trust
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — Seaside National Bank & Trust may be considered a newer entry into the market, having first opened its doors in 2006, but since then it has become a prominent force in the banking community. Invest: Greater Fort...
Spotlight On: Chuck Cross, Executive Vice President & Commercial Banking Executive, Seacoast Bank
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 - With over 30 years in the banking industry, Chuck Cross has witnessed seismic changes in the way the banking sector conducts business. Currently serving as the executive vice president and commercial banking...
Face Off: The Bay’s Banking Bosses
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read September 2019 — The health of the banking sector is a great way to gauge the overall health of the economy, so when the banking sector is prospering it is normally on par with a healthy economy. This remains true in Tampa Bay as...
Spotlight On: HBK CPAs & Consultants, James Bartolomei, Principal
Writer: Yolanda Rivas2 min read SEPTEMBER 2019 — Technology is disrupting every industry in the world. From healthcare to banking and finance, numerous companies are reinventing themselves to be at the forefront of technology and innovation. In the accounting and...
Philly Legal: These Sectors Are on the Right Side of the Law
by Yolanda Rivas 2 min read SEPTEMBER 2019 — Over the last few years, Philadelphia’s legal sector has seen a steady flow of law firms entering the market as well as local firms expanding in and outside the region. As the market gets more concentrated, many firms are...
Big Banks’ Long-Term Investment Vision for Charlotte
Writer: Sara Warden 2 min read AUGUST 2019 — Charlotte has long been the eastern hub of Bank of America (BofA) and is one of the headquarters of Wells Fargo. But this year it has been attracting attention from the third bank belonging to the Big Four, which together...
Spotlight On: Jeffery Klink, First Senior Vice President & Southern Florida Regional President, Valley Bank
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 —During times of economic prosperity, the banking sector is primed to benefit the most, but when the economy begins to slow, or a recession hits, lenders normally feel the harshest effects. This forces banks and...