Education
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...
How Philly Universities Are Getting Ready for Jobs of the Future
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read OCTOBER 2019 — The higher education sector is one of Philadelphia’s main economic engines. As technology and innovation disrupt every industry, Philly’s higher education institutions are revamping their curriculums to prepare students...
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,...
Spotlight On: Randy Avent, President, Florida Polytechnic University
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — The Tampa Bay region is home to a slew of world-class and innovative higher education universities, the newest being Florida Polytechnic University located in Lakeland, Florida. This innovative university has...
Spotlight On: Joseph Cox, President & CEO, Museum of Discovery and Science
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — To be considered a staple within the growing economic landscape of Broward County is no small accomplishment, especially as new options seem to become available to the public on a weekly basis. There has to be a real...
Banks increasing support for Philly’s growing small businesses sector
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read AUGUST 2019 — The economic environment in Philadelphia, with many world-class educational and healthcare institutions, a diverse population and affordable rents, represent an ideal space for entrepreneurs to start their small or...
Orlando at the Cutting-Edge of Biotech Investment
by Sara Warden 2 min read August 2019 — The global biotechnology market is expected to exceed $775 billion by 2024, according to a new research report by Global Market Insights. With this amount at stake, it is little wonder Orlando is not allowing the opportunity to...
6 New Areas of Study You Didn’t Know Were in Miami
By Yolanda Rivas 2 min read JULY 2019 — Technology has reshaped not only how education is delivered but what courses are being taught, with universities and colleges revamping their curriculums to better prepare students with the skills employers demand. In Miami,...
Talent development
How Florida International University is nurturing students to create the best opportunities Mark Rosenberg President - Florida International University What policies could be implemented so as to further expand research? We have to find a way to incentivize...
Embracing globality
How University of Miami is capitalizing on the county's unique location Dr. Julio Frenk President - University of Miami What is the main role of University of Miami as an institution within Greater Miami? This university was opened only 29 years after the City...