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Philadelphia 76ers reflect on the unprecedented 2019-2020 season

Oct 12, 2020

Thank you to our sponsor NRG for making this episode possible. Learn more at: picknrg.com As the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat battled for the NBA Championship, the rest of the league was left with time to reflect about their time spent in the Bubble and plans for the future. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and league executives prioritized safety innovation and leadership in the foreground, Philadelphia 76ers President Christopher Heck told Invest: Insights. This season also served as a platform to advocate for social issues, especially voting, which has been a major focus of the 76er's organization. For next season, the team already has many new season ticket holders coming back which demonstrates a need, want, and desire for live sports, which has helped people get through these uncertain times. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.nba.com/sixers/archive

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport resilient through turbulent landscape

Oct 27, 2020

This past year has been unprecedented for the travel and tourism sector, and air travel continues to be at its lowest point. For Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, strong teamwork is helping the airport forge a head in the coronavirus landscape. The master plan was able to not only continue but thrive due to low traffic, CEO John Selden told Invest:Insights. The airport continues to support concessionaires and airline partners through creative solutions. Confidence amongst travelers will be paramount and the airport has bolstered safety measures extensively during this period. John Selden will be one of the keynote speakers during the Focus: Atlanta 2020 Launch Conference happening on November 19. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.atl.com/

Dalila Wilson-Scott is building a strong foundation to continue to make Comcast more inclusive

Nov 2, 2020

Dalila Wilson-Scott, newly appointed Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast, remains committed to social justice and equality. She believes that diversity and inclusion should start within an organization to make sure that the company is represented amongst all. Comcast also remains steadfast in its mission to provide reliable internet at no cost during these challenging times. The PHLConnectED initiative is helping to connect eligible K–12 student households with access to reliable internet service at no cost through June 2022.

Continuous resilience and adaptation has been key to success for banks throughout pandemic

Sep 17, 2020

The initial rollout of the PPP loans were met with some frustration and an overall mood of anxiety. Chris Stewart, Tampa Bay Market President for Centennial Bank spoke about the initial loan application process and anticipating that there will be some of these same feelings once the forgiveness portion of the Payment Protection Program begins. He touched on being continually impressed by his team's handling of these new challenges and their overall resilience. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.my100bank.com/

The show continues for South Florida's marine industry

Sep 28, 2020

The 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is ready to set sail. It is important to host the event while also taking the proper health measures, Marine Industries Association of South Florida President & CEO, Philip Purcell, told Invest: Insights. The association looked at Disney and Universal as successful examples of doing events in the coronavirus landscape. Given the economic impact of the show, it is imperative to host it this year, Purcell said. Resilience taught Purcell to let go of what worked in the past and adapt to the changes of the now. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.miasf.org/

Despite turbulent year, Fort Lauderdale Airport continues to make strides in safety and technology

Oct 1, 2020

The second half of this year has been particularly difficult for the aviation industry, however, Mark Gale, CEO & Director of Aviation for the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, has been utilizing funds and grants to continue improvements to the airport in anticipation of a pent-up demand for travel once the economy recovers. Gale and his team continue to work tirelessly in efforts to make the airport safer and more tech-savvy to give consumers confidence in flying once again. Thank you to our sponsor Banyan Health for making this episode possible. Learn more at: banyanhealth.org For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.broward.org/Airport/Pages...

Resilience has taught us that you can’t predict but you can prepare

Sep 30, 2020

The University of Miami Health System went from seeing 200 telehealth appointments a month to 2000 a day. Telehealth has allowed the University of Miami Health System to ensure their patient health care is conducted safely and efficiently, Dr. Dipen Parekh, Chief Operating Officer of the University of Miami Health System discussed with Invest:. He also highlights the importance of preparing for the unexpected, and believes that telemedicine will continue to see more developments like AI in virtual medicine. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://umiamihealth.org/

New Jersey Devils stand with the community as they skate through uncertainty

Oct 28, 2020

For the New Jersey Devils, The 2020 NHL season did not go as planned. This time afforded them an opportunity to connect with their fans further and support the community and plan for an uncertain future. Safety will be key and the team is planning for every possible scenario to ensure confidence for fans to return, President Jake Reynolds told Invest: Insights. The team has taken a strong stance on the social justice movement because it is not political, it is about human rights. All people deserve to be treated equally and they wanted to set the correct expectations. These past number of months have made it clear that unity is important in a time of need. The New Jersey Devils are lucky that they have a strong community supporting them, Reynolds said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.nhl.com/devils

Sixers Innovation Lab’s collaborative approach is a vital part of its strength and resilience

Oct 2, 2020

When the pandemic first hit it was important for Seth Berger, Managing Director of the Sixers Innovation Lab, to continue to provide opportunities to their entrepreneurs. In order to be successful, Berger believes a collaborative approach with guidance, connections, and experienced leadership is a vital part of their entrepreneurs success and resilience.  For more information about our interviewee, visit: http://sixersinnovationlab.com/

Trepidation loomed over initial PPP roll-out. However, Truist took on the challenge with full force

Sep 29, 2020

Travis Rhodes, a Regional President of Truist, speaks to how there was much trepidation during the initial PPP roll out, however, Truist was ready for the anticipated bumps in the road. Rhodes has been greatly inspired by the strength of the human spirit during this time. Along the way, Truist has adapted a lot of changes within the digital realm including their program T3 and their new company Truist Ventures.