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Getting people back to work and building the economy is Partnership Gwinnett's top priority

May 19, 2020

Partnership Gwinnett is currently supporting the local business community in the midst of the coronavirus landscape. In an interview with Invest: Insights, Vice President Andrew Carnes said the organization is expecting a spike in unemployment and is prepared with resources to help the community, much like it did during the 2008 recession. They have a "back to work plan" that was shared with businesses to help them prepare for the transition back into the office. The organization is working with the economic coalition throughout the region to let the public know Gwinnett remains a great place for business. For more information, visit: https://www.partnershipgwinnett.com/

Reliability is the key to success for Gas South during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 16, 2020

In times of crisis, reliability is a trait that is held in even higher regard. Kevin Greiner, the President and CEO of Gas South, understands this and emphasized to Abby Melone that Gas South is proud to be built upon a foundation of sound fundamentals and a reputation as a reliable services provider, especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. He also spoke on the company's $1 million contribution to an economic relief fund in Atlanta in light of COVID-19. For more information, visit: www.gas-south.com

UnitedHealthcare sees tremendous uptick in telehealth visits

May 27, 2020

New York State's geography is as diverse as its populations with urban, suburban, and rural communities. UnitedHealthcare had to take all of this into consideration when pivoting to tackle the onset of coronavirus-related challenges, UnitedHealthcare of New York CEO Michael McGuire told Invest: Insights. The healthcare provider had to rethink its approach to helping residents in densely populated New York City, as well as adapting to help residents in areas that saw less volume of COVID-19 patients. UnitedHealthcare waived different fees, including co-pays for telehealth visits, McGuire said. Telehealth saw a 900 percent uptick in New York City this year. Prior to the coronavirus, telehealth visits, telehealth visits were seeing single-digit growth. For more information, visit: www.myuhc.com

Inspira continuing virtual visits while working with community to aid disenfranchised in COVID-19

Apr 28, 2020

Telemedicine has been an up and coming technology within healthcare for the last few years, but now during this COVID-19 pandemic the technology's true potential is being realized and put to the test. John DiAngelo, the President and CEO of Inspira Health, spoke to Abby Melone about how his healthcare system has always had virtual visits and have ramped up their push to encourage people to use this technology in light of the pandemic. He also spoke of their continuous work with the community to address and assist the disenfranchised and elderly population through this crisis. For more information, visit: https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org/

Support for entrepreneurs should not cease in wake of COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 15, 2020

The strength of the U.S. economy is dependent upon a strong business community and the entrepreneurs behind these successful businesses. Andrew Duffell, the President of Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, wholly supports this notion and expressed to Abby Melone that it is essential for there to be continuous investment in education and research to support these entrepreneurs. He also noted that, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of adaptability and collaboration happening within the business community, as demonstrated by those businesses in the Research Park. For more information, visit: https://www.research-park.org/

A new future for the Tampa healthcare sector due to COVID-19

Apr 13, 2020

COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the world as a whole, the effects of which, both positive and negative, will linger long after the pandemic has passed. One of these long term effects will be the way healthcare is performed and delivered in the future, Dr. Ravi Chari the President of HCA West Florida told Abby Melone. For more information, visit: https://hcawestflorida.com/

Economic recovery is rooted in a strong entrepreneurial community

May 19, 2020

 

Smart business practices are not always innate in every business owner or leader, but thankfully there are a lot of advisory options available to support these individuals. Meredith Tucker, Principal at KaufmanRossin, spoke with Abby Melone about businesses needing to be more sophisticated about their cash flow as well as managing it more effectively during times of crisis. She also touched upon the importance of promoting entrepreneurialism, especially in times of doubt stemming from crisis, which ultimately provides support towards economic recovery. For more information, visit: https://kaufmanrossin.com/

South Florida's reputation will help weather the storm for commercial real estate

May 21, 2020

 

Thanks to South Florida's reputation and favorable tax structure commercial real estate will weather the storm caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Many international and out of state investors have taken a boots on the ground approach to their investment activity, Location Ventures CEO Rishi Kapoor told Invest: Insights. The firm saw $12 million in new sales during the outbreak of the coronavirus as investors from the Northeast look at Miami for viable commercial real estate. A potential surge in flex space is likely as social distancing measures and remote work disrupt office dynamics across businesses, Kapoor said. For more information, visit: https://location.ventures/

Truli for Health rolls out new healthcare platform in South Florida and Orlando

May 20, 2020

 

The coronavirus pandemic has taught the nation many lessons, mainly that health and affordability go hand and in hand. While many health systems have had to readjust to the pressures of the COVID-19 outbreak, a new healthcare plan entered the scene tapping into Florida's growing healthcare infrastructure. Truli for Health, built from the ground up, rolled out in South Florida and Orlando on the cusp of the coronavirus, places a keen focus on affordability and accessibility. Rolling out a new healthcare platform in the middle of a pandemic has its challenges, President Andy Marino told Invest: Insights. Through its challenges, the pandemic proved that affordable plans are needed more than ever, Marino said.    For more information, visit: https://www.truliforhealth.com/

USF is going the extra mile to assist their students through the pandemic

Apr 29, 2020

 

Even during times of economic prosperity, a large portion of college students are financially strapped. Now faced with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of these college students are facing significant financial hardships for the foreseeable future. Dr. Steven Currall, the President of the University of South Florida, discussed with Abby Melone the multiple initiatives his school has taken on to financially assist students during this crisis. This includes the $17 million that came to the school via the CARES Act which all went back to helping their students, as well as the USF United Support Fund that provides direct support to USF students who have been impacted by COVID-19 and to assist in their future. For more information, visit: www.usf.edu