1. Orlando development boom unlikely to slow in the short-term
With tourism accounting for almost 19% of its overall GDP, Orlando was impacted more than most cities by the COVID-19 pandemic. And after a tough year, there are finally signs of a robust economic recovery as Orlando has been quickly acting to take advantage of the revenue opportunities up for grabs.
2. Workforce shortage a real threat toward full economic recovery
Amid what has been a relatively successful economic recovery from last year’s worldwide work stoppage, there is a roadblock prohibiting a full speed rebound in Pittsburgh — workforce.
3. Invest: South Jersey 2021 Launch Conference to shine a light on brighter days ahead
With its proximity to Philadelphia, a strong workforce and growing population, the South Jersey market is well-positioned to take advantage of an expected wave of post-pandemic growth. The near-term horizon and the region’s strategies to ensure success will be the focal point of the official Invest: South Jersey 2021 Launch Conference on Thursday, Sept. 23.
4. Tampa Bay’s medtech hub emerges from pandemic poised for growth
For many years, pioneering healthcare professionals have been promoting telehealth and technological innovations to make the business of caring for patients easier and more efficient. But the ideas often gained little traction, and normally among niche circles. Until now. Medical technology is now becoming mainstream, especially in Tampa Bay, known as one of Florida’s preeminent life sciences hubs.
5. Palm Beach County sets its sights on federal infrastructure bill
Palm Beach County is experiencing a population growth that requires substantial investment in transportation and infrastructure and the county is tapping the federal “INVEST in America Act” infrastructure bill to that end. Six critical transportation projects in the county were included in the $715 billion bill.
