Economy
Technology professionals curious about Gwinnett’s Peachtree Corners
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read June 2020 — Techies, entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the Peach State and beyond are curious to explore the possibilities found in Gwinnett County's newest and largest city. Officially incorporated in 2012, the city of Peachtree...
Spotlight On: David Dymecki, Managing Director, Perkins and Will
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read June 2020 — Architectural design studio Perkins and Will’s Atlanta office is keeping busy with work in the city’s many Opportunity Zones, and sees a growing tendency toward mixed-use facilities combining pre–COVID 19 entertainment and...
Spotlight On: Andrew Burnett, Senior Principal, Stantec
By: Max Crampton-Thomas2 min read June 2020 —Global design and engineering firm Stantec likes to think beyond traditional traits to focus on building communities, Senior Principal Andrew Burnett told Invest: Miami in an interview. The company goal is to deliver...
South Florida real estate leaders analyze opportunities in current economic cycle
By: Felipe Rivas Virtually every sector of the economy has been pinched, crushed, or depleted by the initial impact of conducting business during the coronavirus landscape. Months into the “new normal,” industries and businesses have had to adapt operations to cope...
Spotlight On: Tom Slagle, CEO, Rasmussen College
By: Max Crampton Thomas 2 min read June 2020 —With a history spanning more than 119 years, Rasmussen College is well-positioned and experienced in adjusting to unforeseen circumstances like the current pandemic the world is working to eradicate. CEO Tom Slagle spoke...
Spotlight On: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President & CEO, WSFS Bank
By: Max Crampton Thomas2 min read June 2020 — For 188 years, WSFS has served its community by staying true to its values and managing for the long term. Ultimately, the true measure of the value of any company is how it responds during periods of adversity. WSFS Bank...
Peach State leaders analyze current market opportunities
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read June 2020 — Virtually every sector of the economy has been pinched, crushed, or depleted by the initial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Months into the “new normal,” industries and businesses have had to adapt operations to cope with...
Spotlight On: John Lawrence, President, Mid-Atlantic Territory at Aetna, a CVS Health Company
By: Max Crampton Thomas2 min read June 2020 — Founded in 1853, Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified healthcare benefits companies, serving an estimated 46.7 million people. President of the Mid-Atlantic Territory John Lawrence spoke with Invest: about the...
Spotlight On: Joseph Fernandez, Regional President – Florida, BNY Mellon Wealth Management
By: Max Crampton-Thomas2 min read May 2020 — Wealth management services have undergone significant transformation over the last two decades, as the financial landscape grows in sophistication. Joseph Fernandez, regional president of BNY Mellon Wealth Management,...
Spotlight On: Tom Finke, Chairman and CEO, Barings
By: Felipe Rivas2 min read May 2020 — Charlotte is strongly positioned to capitalize on the investment diversification push from both local and foreign investors to keep its growth sustainable. Tom Finke, chairman and CEO of Barings, walks Invest: through the key...