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Legal sector rises to COVID-19 disruptions

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...​

The Home as the Sanctuary

The Atlanta real estate market remains strong, buoyed by the low-interest rate environment, low supply, strong property values despite the ongoing pandemic. Demand continues to outpace supply, Harry Norman Realtors President and CEO Jenni Bonura told Invest:Insights. The amount of homes for sale has decreased 51 percent while sales have increased over four percent. Homebuyers are changing their point of view as to what they’re looking for in a house. Factors such as location, more walls, and multigenerational homes are among the most popular in the current market, she said.  For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.harrynorman.com/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​

COVID reinforced sound wealth management and investment strategies

COVID has not changed Balentine’s approach to financial knowledge and wealth management firm strategies, it has only reinforced them. For companies and individuals, one of the biggest mistakes is allowing the 24/7 news cycle that plays on fear to affect investment decisions. Resiliency has been incredibly important to focus on and is an important part of wealth management and business, CEO & CIO Adrian Cronje told Invest:Insights. Corporate social investment has seen an uptick and is here to stay, he said.  For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://balentine.com/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​

Prior investments paid dividends for Union City during COVID

Prior to COVD-19, Union City was ahead of the curve. The city was already familiar with the work from home model and had a robust citywide app in place prior to the pandemic, Mayor Vince Williams told Invest:Insights. Having the Atlanta Metro Studios, Coca-Cola and Amazon facilities have been a huge help to the city’s local economy throughout the last year. While the pandemic keeps him up at night he knows he’s exactly where he needs to be, Williams said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.unioncityga.org/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​

J. Mack Robinson College of Business was well positioned to weather the challenges of the last year

Before COVID-19 was on the radar, J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University had already been making moves to become more digital over the last number of years. In turn, this helped to alleviate some of the challenges related to the fast transition to remote instruction during the pandemic landscape. In crises, graduate school numbers and enrollment increase Dean Richard Phillips told Invest:Insights. The price point of the college's offerings and focus on digital education further helped contend the pandemic challenges, Phillips said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://robinson.gsu.edu/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​

SBA loans have been instrumental in keeping business going throughout the pandemic

Feb 22, 2021

SBA loans have been key in helping businesses maintain operations throughout the pandemic. These loans are essential and can really propel businesses forward at this moment in time, Florida Business Development Corporation’s President and CEO Bill Habermeyer told Invest: Insights. The SBA 504 loan program is vital in helping small businesses and clearing up any kind of misconceptions around fees is important, he said.  For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://fbdc.net/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​

Supporting businesses in a rapidly changing digital environment

Feb 22, 2021

The transition to a remote work setting was greatly accelerated by the pandemic, and businesses have quickly realized the need for robust IT support. Firms like Signature Consultants, that are a one-stop shop to help businesses meet their IT needs, have adapted technologies and unique ways to better connect employees and clients who are remote, Executive Vice President Geoff Gray told Invest:Insights. He also made note that their business was predominantly face-to-face prior to the pandemic, so they have had to make some significant changes to their operations as well. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.sigconsult.com/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​

Peachtree Corners leans further into its tech culture

Feb 18, 2021

Peachtree Corners was built with tech in mind and offers a robust tech platform that allows residents to communicate with local government. Since the pandemic this platform has gotten stronger as the city improved its existing system, Peachtree Corners City Manager Brian Johnson told Invest: Insights. The current landscape has further cemented the importance of patience, appreciating the surroundings, and finding joy locally, he said.  For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​

The construction sector flexes ability to stay resilient

Feb 18, 2021

The initial pandemic shock to the construction industry was filled with uncertainty and unanswered questions about the future of projects. In markets where construction was deemed essential the activity moved forward despite the pandemic related challenges. For ANF Group, business grew around 40 percent year-over-year and hiring continued, President Al Fernandez told Invest: Insights. He believes this experience demonstrated the industry's resilience and ability to bring more talent to the labor pool, he said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.anfgroup.com/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​

Chester County rises to the occasion in order to service the needs of the local business community

Feb 17, 2021

Chester County entered the pandemic with solid financial standing which has allowed them to go above and beyond in terms of facilitating grants to the local business community since the onset of the health crisis. The county has contributed more than $15 million in grants to local businesses, County Commissioner Michelle Kichline told Invest: Insights. The county's health department has been key in administering both tests and vaccines, the commissioner said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.chesco.org/​ Register to read all Capital Analytics reports for free: https://www.capitalanalyticsassociate...​