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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Executive coaching, training and corporate development programs are best suited as in-person endeavors. For GCI Worldwide Corporation, an executive and coaching and training firm, the adaptation from live events to the digital environment was not without its challenge, but proved successful throughout the pandemic landscape. Human ingenuity will step up in unique ways to solve problems, President and CEO Giselle Cheminand told Invest:Insights. Despite the challenges of connections in a virtual world, GCI Worldwidewas able to add value for clients by creatively shifting conferences and programs to the remote setting. Increased representation of women in corporate roles is an area that needs continuing improvement, Cheminand pointed out. More women on corporate boards and leadership positions will be a litmus test for true change in the corporate world, she said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.gciwcorp.com/ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...

Adapting academic curriculums to the job sites of tomorrow is increasingly important in such a rapidly evolving landscape. For Johnson C. Smith University, esports is an example of this movement. Digital analytics is another area the university is bolstering, President Clarence "Clay" Armbrister told Invest:Insights. Partnering with Charlotte’s business community to provide experimental and external learning is key to make sure their students are well prepared for the careers they take on, he said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.jcsu.edu/ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...

At the peak of COVID’s uncertainty, Tampa Bay’s Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP hosted a 24-hour hotline that took calls from CEOs and advised them on COVID related concerns. This was a community effort which was important for the firm to be involved with, Managing Partner Ronald Christaldi told Invest:Insights. Technology has permanently changed the legal sector however there is still a face-to-face human element that is lost in online trials and mediations, Christaldi said.The human spirit will continue to grow in this environment and adapt, he remarked. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.shumaker.com/ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...

Many legislative efforts put forth to mitigate the pandemic challenges also created some disruption for various legal practices. In the same vein, businesses were pushed to adapt and innovate in ways that will benefit the market for years to come, Greenberg Traurig Managing Shareholder Theodore Blum told Invest:Insights.Blum has had to lean into his areas of expertise to be more creative and find solutions for his clients, he said. Technology has allowed staying on top of legal work much easier. The hardest part about the remote work setting, however, is the mentorship of new legal professionals, Blum stated. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.gtlaw.com/en Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...