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Tackling the tough challenges of pandemic while still making strides to improve the county

Sep 17, 2020

Handling the challenges of the pandemic has been tough for the most established of leaderships, so the relatively new administration of Bucks County was truly put to the test from the offset of COVID. The commission, which prior to the pandemic were already making significant strides to make Bucks County more business friendly and attractive to investment, had to innovate and adapt their approach while still remaining true to their mission. In his conversation with Invest: Insights, Commissioner Bob Harvie noted that while the County is not out of the woods yet there is positive progress happening as schools in the state are planning re-openings for in person classes.
For more information about our interviewee, visit: http://www.buckscounty.org/

Kenneth Welch helps to guide Pinellas County’s community through its next phase of reopening

Sep 15, 2020

The Pinellas County Commission has been overloaded with anti-mask advocates requesting the ordinance be repealed. Although COVID-19 cases have slowed in Pinellas County, Commissioner Kenneth Welch remains cautious against eliminating the very tool that has helped regulate the spread of the coronavirus. The board of commissioners is also working in coordination with the public schools to implement the safest practices for reopening. As for Welch's future, he has decided to enter the race to become the next Mayor of St. Petersburg. Welch has publicly endorsed Rene Flowers, current Pinellas County School Board member, to be his successor. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.pinellascounty.org/

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Teamwork and telehealth are crucial for South Florida's healthcare sector

Sep 15, 2020

For more than 50 years Banyan Health Systems has been meeting the healthcare needs of South Florida residents. Teamwork has been paramount during the pandemic to ensure successful telehealth access to patients The system was awarded an FCC grant to develop its telehealth offerings, President and CEO Vince Carrodeguas told Invest: Insights. More than 2000 patients without access to telehealth were reached as a result. Additionally, mental health continues to be a major area that needs to be addressed, Carrodeguas said. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://banyanhealth.org/

Queens University's commitment to health & safety reflected by decision to go fully online Fall 2020

Sep 14, 2020

Daniel Lugo, President of Queens University of Charlotte, knew choosing to go online was an important decision to make early and communicate clearly. Despite these challenges caused by the pandemic, enrollment for the fall semester has remained very strong for the university and they are quite positive in their outlook towards the spring semester. Lugo also spoke on the importance of renaming Burwell Hall in an effort by the university to promote diversity, equality and inclusion. For more information about our interviewee, visit: https://www.queens.edu/

During challenging times Truist Cares is uniting communities through its philanthropic support

Sep 9, 2020

Truist, an American bank holding company, created Truist Cares to provide philanthropic support to its communities by distributing funds to nonprofit organizations. Tony Coley, Regional President South Florida of Truist is incredibly proud of these initiatives that not only had one round of $25 million for non-profits but another round of $25 million for small businesses. The portal that was created to process the payment protection program loans has become something the bank will continually use moving forward in terms of online technology and e-signatures. Truist remains capable and confident moving forward despite its three main South Floridan clients, tourism, hospitality and professional services, being hit the hardest.

Putting people first and sticking to value system are the keys to success for Jefferson Health

Sep 3, 2020

Jefferson Health, one of the largest hospital systems in Philadelphia, has experienced great overall success in dealing with the direct and indirect coronavirus-related challenges. Months into the pandemic, Dr. Stephen Klasko, President and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, together with Dr. Jonathan Gleason, Chief Quality Officer for Jefferson Health, join season two of Invest: Insights detailing the keys of their success. Sticking to their values of putting people first while being bold and different led to their success in handling the pandemic, the leaders said.

Beacon Council guides Miami-Dade's business community through recovery efforts

Sep 1, 2020

Months into the pandemic, Miami-Dade's hospitality and services industry has reeled back due to the strong blows dealt by the Covid-19 pandemic, while other sectors such as trade, logistics, and healthcare have seen plenty of activity. From helping small businesses organize their back offices in order to access capital to equipping displaced workers with techskills, the Beacon Council is guiding Miami-Dade's business community through the recovery efforts. President and CEO Michael Finney joins season two of Invest: Insights to talk about the future of Miami-Dade's industries and economic sectors

The official launch conference of Invest: Charlotte 2020: Development Panel

Sept 10, 2020