Transportation and Infrastructure
The state of play
How Florida is tackling unemployment by encouraging growth and education Rick Scott Governor - State of Florida Florida has seen the second biggest drop in unemployment in the U.S. What have you and your administration done to achieve these figures?...
Keisha Lance Bottoms Calls for “One Atlanta”
January 2018 — After a December recount confirmed her win of the mayoral seat over Mary Norwood by a narrow margin, Keisha Lance Bottoms has officially been sworn in as the 60th mayor of Atlanta. At 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, Bottoms was inaugurated at the...
Immerse Your Senses with Us at Pulse: Late Night at the Movies
We would like to invite you as our guests to a very special event. Invest: Miami is partnering with Friends of New World Symphony for Pulse (the NWS fabulous lounge-meets-orchestra concept). Enjoy a cinematic spectacular featuring a dazzling musical fusion from your...
Fad or Future? Deciphering Cryptocurrency
January 2018 — A one-bedroom penthouse condo with bay views in Miami was listed on Redfin in early December. What makes this listing newsworthy is that the seller is only accepting Bitcoin as payment. Most of us recognize Bitcoin as the first and most well-known...
Arts and Culture Heat Up Miami
December 2017 — A couple of things usually come to mind when thinking about Miami: beaches and nightclubs. The Magic City has always been known for attracting tourists seeking warmth and a fun time. However, Miami has been drawing a new type of visitor over the past...
Invest: Miami speaks with Franklin Sirmans, Director, Perez Art Museum Miami
When people think about Miami, often, they think about private art collections that have historically driven the arts scene. We are trying to reshape that conversation to include the importance of an institution. Our goal is to be one of Miami’s great public...
Invest: Miami speaks with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President & CEO, Celebrity Cruises
How have changes in the Miami tourism sector impacted the cruise market? At Celebrity Cruises, we have seen a growth in a number of areas, including millennial travelers looking for new experiences, requests for off-the-beaten-path destinations, and longer...
Construction Workers Wanted
December 2017 — From January 2015 to January 2016, construction costs in Atlanta increased by 3.8 percent, which is higher than the national average of 1 percent. Meanwhile, Metro Atlanta has an all-time low vacancy rate of 7.2 percent. While demand for real estate in...
Record breakers
How Miami is experiencing great tourism numbers despite setbacks William D. Talbert III. President & CEO - Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau What were the main achievements of Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) in 2016?...
Invest: Miami speaks with Jason Barker, President, ChenMed
What business advantages do you enjoy from your home base in Miami Gardens? Our headquarters location is perfect. We are where several highways come together. Because of this, we have easy access to our clinics both north and south. Plus, the busy highway...