Events in Broward
Spotlight On: Michael Hendricks, Office Managing Partner Tampa, Frazier & Deeter
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read February 2020 — Recent advancements in technology, economic uncertainty and the constantly changing needs of businesses and individuals alike have resulted in the accounting world having to expand its offerings into a multitude of...
Face Off: How local chambers of commerce are responding to the region’s population growth
By: Yolanda Rivas2 min read February 2020 — Both the number of visitors to Orlando and its population are on the rise. The Invest: team spoke with Betsy Gardner Eckbert, president and CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, and Andrew Cole, president and CEO of...
Spotlight On: Michael A. Okaty, Office Managing Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP
By: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Orlando needs to promote itself as a hotbed for investors and companies as it enters more and more into the spotlight as a destination for private investors and venture capitalists. Historically, much of the local M&A...
Face Off: Bringing More Energy to the Bay
By: Max Crampton Thomas 4 min read February 2020 — As the Tampa Bay region continues to grow both in population size and new developments, the need for access to more energy and cleaner energy solutions grows with it. Invest: spoke with the leaders of two of the main...
Miami’s Top 5 Fantastic Food Festivities
By: Max Crampton Thomas4 min read February 2020 — This weekend on Miami Beach there are guaranteed to be three things - food, wine and good times. While this is the recipe for most memorable times had in one of Miami’s top tourist destinations, this weekend in...
Palm Beach Returning to its Gaming Roots
By: Sara Warden 2 min read February 2020 — IBM developed the first PC in Boca Raton and now the city is making a new effort to bring back the gamers. In 2021, Misfits Gaming Group will consolidate its North American presence with a new, $1.35-million,...
Pharmacies Going the Extra Mile in Philadelphia
By: Sara Warden2 min read February 2020 — According to research from the University of Texas, 13-27% of ER visits in the United States could be managed in physician offices, clinics, and urgent care centers, generating $4.4 billion in annual savings for the health...
Spotlight On: Danny Jackson, City Manager, City of Mount Holly
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Situated west of the Catawba River, the city of Mount Holly in Gaston County is known as one of the best bedroom communities in the Charlotte Metro Area. The city is experiencing residential growth as it aims to be a place...
Spotlight On: Catherine Stempien, President, Duke Energy Florida
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read February 2020 — Duke Energy Florida is not just increasing the amount of renewable power it is offering customers, with several solar plants coming online, it is also looking to harden its grid to protect it from increasingly harsh...
Spotlight On: Michael Cioce, President, Rowan College at Burlington County
By: Yolanda Rivas2 min read February — Rowan College at Burlington County looks out for its students and has established several partnerships with the private sector to ensure a smooth transition from the classroom to the workplace. Still, shrinking birthrates on the...