Economy
Spotlight On: Ruby Wake, Vice President, Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce
By: Max Crampton-Thomas2 min read November 2019 — At first glance it may seem that there are more than enough chambers and business organizations in the Tampa Bay region to service the needs of the business community. The newest entry into the market, the Tampa Bay...
Spotlight On: Sam Miles, First Senior Vice President, Central Florida Regional President, Valley Bank
By: Yolanda Rivas2 min read November 2019 — Central Florida’s economic growth has driven many financial institutions to rebrand and adjust to the latest innovations and client needs. That is the case of Valley Bank. In a discussion with Invest:, First Senior Vice...
Spotlight On: Liz Babson, Director, Charlotte Department of Transportation
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — As Charlotte continues to grow, the Department of Transportation is looking at ways to improve and innovate its transportation system. The department has been keen on leveraging capital investment with private development to...
Tyler Perry’s new 330-acre film compound is the largest in the nation
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — Hollywood and the movie industry have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship since the days of Charlie Chalpin, Humphrey Bogart and Bela Lugosi. However, in the 21st century, multi-hyphenate film mogul, Tyler Perry, has been keen...
Spotlight On: Tansy Jefferies, Principal, International Tax Services, RSM US LLP
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read November 2019 — In today’s tight labor market, companies are feeling the pressure more than ever to stand out as leaders both in their industry and in their community. This includes efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within...
Face Off: Education Updates to Keep Feeding Orlando’s Growing Job Market
By: Yolanda Rivas2 min read November 2019— Orlando has ranked among the country’s fastest-growing job markets for several years and it is also ranked by Forbes as the No. 3 city for future job growth. To continue its recognition as a great job market, there is a need...
Spotlight On: Matt Crum, Executive Vice President, FrankCrum
By: Max Crampton-Thomas2 min read November 2019 — Achieving longevity in any marketplace is difficult. That level of difficulty increases significantly when an area is growing and competition is introduced on a frequent basis. The solution to continuing to remain a...
Face Off: Two Legal Leaders on Growth, Talent and Tech
By: Max Crampton-Thomas4 min read November 2019 — Seemingly every industry in the Tampa Bay region is firing on all cylinders as the area continues to exceed expectations in terms of economic growth. In concurrency with this growth is increased demand from businesses...
Big Reveal: A New Look for Charlotte’s Main Library
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 — In the information age, knowledge is power. As Charlotte continues to attract top-level companies and talent across multiple industries to the region, Mecklenburg County wants to provide Charlotteans a sleek, modern, and...
Spotlight On: Jesse Flowers, Community President, CenterState Bank
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 minute read November 2019 — Staying competitive and emerging as a leader in a crowded banking field takes smart growth strategies, remaining cognizant of trends in the industry and an ever-increasing focus on the technological wants and...