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: 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...
Spotlight On: Ronnie Felder, Mayor, City of Riviera Beach
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — When Ronnie Felder won the runoff race for mayor in March, he had campaigned on the idea of revitalizing the city of Riviera Beach. Invest: Palm Beach sat down the mayor to discuss how he is encouraging...
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...
Spotlight On: Bret Perkins, Vice President, External & Government Affairs, Comcast Corporation
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read SEPTEMBER 2019 — The Comcast Technology Center just received one of the development industry’s biggest awards: the 2019 Urban Land Institute’s annual Global Awards for Excellence. The Philadelphia building won the recognition along...
Spotlight On: Mark Hardy, Vice President & Regional Manager, Universal Engineering Sciences
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — Growth in the Tampa Bay construction industry has not only benefited construction and real estate development companies in the area, it has also been a massive plus for engineering firms. Quality development and...
Spotlight On: Rickelle Williams, Executive Director, Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — A community redevelopment agency’s main purpose is to encourage public and private investment into an area to help promote economic growth and improve the quality of life of residents. In a flourishing county...
Spotlight On: Rick Gonzalez, AIA, President, REG Architects, Inc.
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — Development of commercial and residential facilities is reliant upon well-thought-out and deliberate architecture and design. In a region like Palm Beach County, where there is a flurry of development and...
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...
Spotlight on: David Devan, General Director & President, Opera Philadelphia
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read AUGUST 2019 — Philadelphia is characterized by its diversity and rich history, which are reflected in its broad historical and arts and culture offerings, two of the city’s major tourism drivers. Among the organizations responsible for...