Spotlight On: Gregory Stuart, Executive Director, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — Almost a billion dollars a year are spent on transportation in Broward, and as the region continues to grow so will this number. With so much money being funneled into transportation, there must be an overseer to...
Spotlight On: David Gwynn, District Seven Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2019 — Challenges with transportation, traffic and transit options are not new issues for the Tampa Bay region. As the area continues to make strides in its economic and population growth, there is a heightened emphasis on...
Spotlight on: Chad Dobbs, General Manager for Pennsylvania, Uber
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read JULY 2019 — Ride sharing is here to stay. Although the concept is not new, it has gained significant popularity over the last few years. According to Statista, a survey indicated that 36% of 11,000 participants in the U.S....
Spotlight on: George Cretekos, Mayor, City of Clearwater
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read JULY 2019 — For the second year in a row, Tripadvisor awarded Clearwater the distinction of having the best beach in the country. This comes as no surprise to the city’s 115,000 residents, who have long...
Spotlight on: William Burns, Tax Office Managing Partner, BDO
By Yolanda Rivas 2 min read JULY 2019 — Accountants and financial professionals play an important role in the global economy and business model, taking on an array of roles within organizations in all industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the...
Spotlight On: Dr. Winnifred McPherson, Director & CEO, Virtue Medical Staffing Services, LLC
By Max Crampton-Thomas July 2019 2 min read — The staffing industry is a multi-billion dollar market that quite often flies under the radar, but its impact and contribution to the overall economy should not be understated. With almost 17 million temporary and...
Spotlight on: Troy McLellan, CEO, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
By Max Crampton-Thomas July 20192 min read JULY 2019 — Boca Raton is often associated with beautiful beaches, luxury homes and an elevated lifestyle, but the city at the southernmost point of Palm Beach County is also a bustling economic hub of activity. The economic...
Spotlight On: Dan Lindblade, President & CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
By Max Crampton-Thomas July 2019 2 min read JULY 2019 — The City of Fort Lauderdale has been steadfast towards the goal of becoming the premier economic powerhouse in South Florida. The significant population and business growth in the area is a testament to the...