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West Palm Beach DDA is hard at work improving the local community

The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is charged with promoting and enhancing a vibrant Downtown West Palm Beach for all. Executive Director Raphael Clemente spoke with Invest:Insights about the DDA’s strategies to position Downtown for growth and addressed the challenges impacting the area. The opening of the new downtown trolley was celebrated by the local community and was a step in the right direction for downtown’s mobility vision, he remarked.

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Supply chain issues, sustainability top of mind for architects

The Triangle market boasts education heavyweights and a competitive edge in the high-tech, pharma and biotech industries, making it desirable for architects and developers alike. For industry professionals, the pandemic ushered in a bevy of challenges revolving around affordability, infrastructure and permitting, Steve Hepler, Raleigh officer leader for LS3P, told Invest:Insights. A keen focus on sourcing regional and domestic products has been key in dealing with supply chain disruption and price escalation, Hepler said. Sustainability continues to be a strong focus for the firm as well as its clients. Despite the challenges, LS3P continues to grow its footprint as evidenced by their new office in the Atlanta market.

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The Triangle market continues to draw significant investment interest

Sep 29, 2021

The Triangle market continues to be a powerhouse destination for business and population growth along the Southeast. Investment appetite remains strong, especially in areas such as multifamily and industrial asset classes, Spectrum Companies CEO Steve McClure told Invest:Insights. Challenges such as rising costs remain, and communication will be key in anticipating and addressing the ongoing challenges. 
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Committed to Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders

Sep 24, 2021

 

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. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.stu.edu/

PennState caters to holistic success of students

For PennState Brandywine, expanding degree programs was critical prior to the pandemic and is even more important now. It was a remarkable 2020 for the university despite the pandemic. The university is keen on catering to the students’ entrepreneurial spirits with an emphasis on technology, Chancellor Marilyn Wells told Invest:Insights. The university has also placed a strong focus on equity, diversity and inclusion and many of the events experienced throughout last year makes the importance of this work more profound, she said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...

Staying nimble and strategic location are keys for any successful business

Keen on providing affordable and convenient moving and storage solutions, staying nimble has been key for Red Rover, CEO and Founder Peter told Invest: Insights. The company came out at the right time with touchless technology. Understanding the value of location is also important for any business and this has never been more true than throughout the pandemic. Peter Warhurst understands this and was able to capitalize on location over the last year. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://redrovers.com/ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...

Anticipating Broward County’s growth

Mass transit will continue to change and develop as both a mode of transportation and a means of guiding development. The Broward MPO’s 2045 Plan projects into the future to anticipate what the future of local transportation will look like in the county. At the onset of the pandemic, road capacity decreased as a result of shelter in place measures and the pivot to remote work and instruction, Executive Director Gregory Stuart told Invest:Insights. The uptick in road capacity has increased as residents begin to return to work and school which may impact road capacity moving forward. The Camino Real is one of the most dynamic projects in South Florida and will help facilitate people living outside of major metro areas by allowing them to commute easily, Stuart said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://browardmpo.org/ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...

Rising tide lifts all boats in St. Pete

Spearheaded by the Greater St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation, St. Pete economy stayed resilient through COVID-19 thanks to the city’s strong foundation and appeal in attracting both people and businesses. Resilience and collaboration has enabled Economic Development Corporation and the city to successfully grow despite the pandemic challenges, President and CEO J.P DuBuque told Invest:Insights.The EDUC is working hard to bolster inclusivity in the region and recruit complementary industries that mesh well with the local culture. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://stpeteedc.com/ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...

Guiding the future of energy

The transition away from fossil fuels is happening. While this transition is slated to create jobs, industry leaders are tasked with figuring out what this transition may look like. Integral Energy is hard at work ensuring they have the proper training for the jobs of tomorrow, President and CEO Anddrikk Frazier told Invest:Insights. Traditional universities do not need to be the only answer. Many of these jobs can be accessed through vocational or high school training, he said. For more information about our interviewee, visit:http://www.integralenergyus.com/ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...

CPAs roll with pandemic punches

It has been a busy cycle for tax professionals. For Taxfyle, the pandemic led to an uptick of business. This was due to a mixture of technological advances, companies restructuring, and younger people wanting to do their taxes in a digital environment rather than the traditional accountancy environment, CEO & Co-Founder Richard Lavina told Invest:Insights. Though the last year has been tough for businesses, the pandemic has also pushed entrepreneurs in startups forward, he said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...