Invest:Insights by Capital Analytics

Sep 14, 2021

South Florida’s construction sector is on the cusp of a major transformation. Fueled by demand and technological innovation, the local market is positioned to benefit from the combination of business and population growth. As the growth continues, South Florida will need to continue to keep a close eye on public transportation and infrastructure, Flux Architects Founder and Principal Eddie Seymour told Invest:Insights. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.thefluxarchitects.com

Relationship building has never been more important than in today’s digitized world. “Times of change create the greatest opportunities for businesses,” Pierce PR Founder and President Julia Bonner said about the forced transition into remote work and business development. In her interview with Invest: Insight, Bonner reflected on the overall impact of the pandemic at the intersection of business and public relations strategies.

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The initial impact of the pandemic, while disruptive, ushered in about a decade’s worth of progress for the financial planning and wealth management sectors. Educating clients throughout the ongoing disruption has been key for firms like Fox, Penberthy & Dehn at Morgan Stanley. The popularity of remote meetings provides additional connectivity options for industry professionals but will never fully replace face to face interactions, the firm’s Senior Vice President and Executive Director Albert Fox told Invest:Insights. Investing in future leaders is pivotal as the financial sector continues to grow and innovate, Fox said.

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Miller Construction Company is looking at a lot of development opportunities for last-mile distribution projects in the Fort Lauderdale area to accommodate the rise of e-commerce, which has been accelerated by the pandemic. Among the ongoing challenges for the construction sector are availability of land, rising costs, and supply chain disruptions, President Brian Sudduth told Invest:Insights. Effective communication is key in navigating some of these challenges, he said. He also noted that despite the pandemic-led disruption, the future of e-commerce and the industrial sector looks bright for 2022.

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Raleigh’s travel and tourism industry is slowly but surely recuperating, with positive indicators of a rebound being seen on all fronts. In a conversation with Invest:Insights, Dennis Edwards, president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, also known as Visit Raleigh, spoke about their marketing efforts and the focus to attract festivals and events that cater to different audiences. The sustained growth the local market has experienced during the pandemic has positioned the Triangle’s tourism industry for a strong recovery and post-pandemic success, Edwards noted. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.visitraleigh.com

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Higher education institutions were called upon to rise above the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Based in Miami-Dade, St. Thomas University is committed to enabling social mobility and educating leaders for life, especially in the face of ongoing disruption. President David Armstrong spoke with Invest:Insights about the university’s standing in the aftermath of the pandemic, the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies and the future of higher education.

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Atlanta’s vibrancy is rippling across the entire Southeast, bolstered by the growth of e-commerce and its inherent need for new and improved industrial space. Investor appetite is healthy as the low-interest environment creates favorable deal conditions, David Howard, president & CEO of Lee & Associates - Atlanta, told Invest:Insights.

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Located in Fulton County, the City of Fairburn is a key municipality within the Atlanta metro area. Infrastructure investments are vital in continuing to attract new business and residents to Fairburn, Mayor Elizabeth Carr-Hurst told Invest:Insights. The city is keenly focused on creating affordable housing options throughout its perimeter. Despite the ongoing pandemic challenges, the city budget passed with a millage rate of 8.1 and it is not expected to change in the near future, the mayor said.

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The City of Chamblee, to the north of the Atlanta metro area, continues to evolve and grow. Walkability has been a defining factor for the city and an area of focus for city leaders, Mayor Eric Clarkson told Invest:Insights. New development plans like the Town Center Master Plan and the ongoing redevelopment of the downtown area are positioning Chamblee for a successful post-COVID future.

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Throughout the pandemic, the banking sector worked hand in hand with commercial and personal banking clients, guiding them through the ongoing challenges. For community banks like American National Bank, the ability to be quick and nimble was an asset since the onset of the pandemic. The face-to-face component of banking and relationship building will never fully be replaced by video conferences, President and CEO Ginger Martin told Invest:Insights. As such, a strong retail branch footprint remains crucial for the success of the bank’s clients, she said.

For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.americannationalbank.com/