Greater Fort Lauderdale

Spotlight On: Hugo Pacanins, Partner and Chief Executive, Market Rate Division, Pinnacle Housing Group

3 min read September 2023 — Invest: interviewed Hugo Pacanins, CEO at Pinnacle Housing Group, about their new Pinnacle 441 project, which will bring 113...
Spotlight On: Tansy Jefferies, Principal, National Transfer Pricing Leader, Fort Lauderdale/West Palm Beach Office Leader, RSM US LLP
3 min read September 2023 — Tansy Jefferies, a principal at accounting firm RSM, sat down with Invest: to discuss the current opportunities in the...
Where is Broward County’s construction industry headed?
Writer: Esteban Pages  3 min read September 2023 — Broward County’s construction pipeline is being developed following the course outlined...
Spotlight On: Austin Schell, CEO, PORT 32 Marinas
3 min read September 2023 — Austin Schell, CEO of PORT 32 Marinas, talked to Invest: about how the growing...
Booming Broward: the case for responsible and sustainable growth in county municipalities
Writer: Esteban Pages  2 min read August 2023 — Broward County cities are carrying positive momentum from business growth and...
Spotlight On: Doug Laurie, President, American Heritage Schools
3 min read August 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Doug Laurie, president of American Heritage Schools, discussed the...
Spotlight On: Aisha Gordon, Mayor, City of Oakland Park
3 min read August 2023 — “Oakland Park is one of the hottest locations in South Florida for doing business,”...
Spotlight On: Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
3 min read August 2023 — Invest: spoke with Sandy Michael McDonald, director of the Broward County Office of Economic...
Fort Lauderdale aims to address climate resiliency
Writer: Esteban Pages  3 min read August 2023 — City of Fort Lauderdale officials recently signed nearly $100 million in...
Spotlight On: David Duckworth, Principal, Avison Young Market: Greater Fort Lauderdale
3 min read August 2023 — The outlook for the real estate market is not the best, according to David...
Spotlight On: Nick Sortal, Mayor, City of Plantation
3 min read August 2023 — Invest: spoke with Nick Sortal, mayor of the city of Plantation, about mixed-use projects...
Harnessing South Florida’s high-growth momentum
Writer: Esteban Pages  2 min read August 2023 — Continued interest rate hikes, prevalent inflation and a looming recession has...
Spotlight On: George Hanbury, President & CEO, Nova Southeastern University
4 min read July 2023 — George Hanbury, president and CEO of Nova Southeastern University, sat down with Invest: to...
Spotlight On: Gregory Stuart, Executive Director, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
4 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Gregory Stuart, executive director of the Broward Metropolitan Planning...
Housing and higher inflation: South Florida’s dilemma
Writer: Esteban Pages  3 min read July 2023 — As the price of goods and services are beginning to cool...
New Business Sentiment Survey shows cautious optimism
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read July 2023 — The inaugural Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) of 200 public...
Spotlight On: Dean Trantalis, Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale
4 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Dean Trantalis, mayor of the City of Fort Lauderdale...
Spotlight On: Heiko Dobrikow, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Riverside Hotel
3 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest: Heiko Dobrikow, executive vice president and general manager of...
Spotlight On: Anthony Cordo, Executive Vice President, Visit Lauderdale
2 min read June 2023 — Anthony Cordo, executive vice president of Visit Lauderdale, sat for an interview with Invest:...
Trump, DeSantis and Suarez: Where Florida’s presidential hopefuls stand today
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2023 — While the Republican field of candidates running for president has grown...
Broward County looking to capitalize on Live Local Act
Writer: Esteban Pages  2 min read June 2023 — Too much demand, too little supply. That is the landscape prospective...
Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2023-2024 to highlight Broward County’s sustainable growth and resiliency
Writer: Esteban Pages  2 min read June 2023 — Research has officially begun on the sixth edition of Capital Analytics’...
The top Greater Fort Lauderdale networking events for professionals
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read May 2023 — South Florida is known for its business-friendly environment and is constantly...
South Florida highlights tech with these key events
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read April 2023 — In 2021, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez made waves with his now-famous...
Relief for South Florida’s gas shortage currently underway
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — South Florida’s gas run continues as Port Everglades trucks try to...
Festivities Galore: A variety of events to celebrate the holidays this week
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — The next seven days will welcome the celebration of two major...
Live Local Act to provide millions in affordable housing across Florida
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Live Local Act yesterday, promising millions...
“Women Trailblazers” honored in Broward exhibition
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — Women’s History Month is in full swing, and History Fort Lauderdale’s...
South Florida continues work aimed at solving traffic woes
Writer: Joshua Andino 5 min read March 2023 — South Florida ranks amongst the worst in the country for traffic,...
Florida waits for international travel’s full return
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read February 2023 — Last week, Florida mayors signed on to a U.S. Travel Association...
Keeping the pulse on Broward’s industrial market
Writer: Esteban Pagés 2 min read February 2023 — Although the data points toward a stabilization of the industrial space...
What $3.5 billion in new funding means for Everglades conservation efforts
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read January 2023 — Florida’s future is closely aligned with how the Everglades, which provides...
What to expect with Florida’s new toll relief program
Writer: Vittorio Parravano 2 min read January 2023 — Frequent commuters can expect more savings in 2023 with the help...
Brightline marks milestone with service to Boca Raton and Aventura
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2022 — Brightline’s Boca Raton and Aventura stations opened this week to much...
Tis the season of fun in Greater Fort Lauderdale
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read December 2022 — With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, there is something...
Greater Fort Lauderdale sees a continued uptick in tourism
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2022 — Visitors continued to favor Florida for their getaways in the third...
Senate shakeup: Florida Sen. Rick Scott challenges McConnell for leadership
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read November 2022— Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell has been challenged by Florida Senator Rick...
The office comeback: Greater Fort Lauderdale lease activity spikes
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read November 2022 — While Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County’s office market was slightly ahead...
Get into the spirit as Fort Lauderdale’s spooky season begins
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read  October 2022 — With the turn of the season in full swing, here are...
Broward’s Coastal Link and the New River: We’ll cross that bridge when we get there
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2022— Earlier this week, Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor Dean Trantalis delivered his state of...
School Boards: The New Florida Election Battleground
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read September 2022 — Over the course of Florida’s primary season, school boards became the...
Broward’s Senate District 35 race gets heated
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2022 — Broward County’s Senate District 35 primary election has become a fierce competition...
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‘Good challenges to have:’ Leaders weigh in at Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2022 Launch Conference
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read June  2022— Greater Fort Lauderdale faces a plethora of challenges but regional leaders speaking...
Broward county innovators
Broward’s industry innovators
Writer: Liz Palmer 5 min read June 2022 —The secret sauce to South Florida’s prosperous past and encouraging future comes...
An innovative approach to addressing mental health
The last two years have presented some difficult challenges toward mental health, resulting in an increased demand for psychiatrists. Dr....
David Hammond CEO CSI International
As a family-run business that started with 12 employees and now has over 1,700, CSI International understands how to creatively...
Working with, for and alongside residents
In speaking with Invest:Insights, Gerald Stryker, president and CEO of John Knox Village, highlighted how working with, for and alongside...
Hypower Inc president
Spotlight On: Bernard Paul-Hus, President, Hypower Inc
2 min read April 2022 — Bernard Paul-Hus, president of Hypower Inc., spoke with Invest: about the development of South...
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Industry innovation a key player in Broward’s economic development
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read March 2022 — Broward County’s economy is showing no signs of slowing down and...
Manny Synalovski Synalovski Romanik Saye
Spotlight On: Manny Synalovski, Founder & Managing Principal, Synalovski Romanik Saye
2 min read March 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Manny Synalovski, founder and managing principal of full service...
Port Everglades Authority
Spotlight On: Jonathan Daniels, CEO & Port Director, Port Everglades Authority
2 min read February 2022 — Port Everglades is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, a leading...
infrastructure Broward
City officials working hard to keep up with the infrastructure needed to support growing population
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read March 2022 — Broward County is getting its first people-mover project to shuttle travelers...
Jeff Burns Affiliated Development
Spotlight On: Jeff Burns, Founder & CEO, Affiliated Development
2 min read March 2022 — Jeff Burns, founder and CEO of Affiliated Development, spoke with Invest: about the impact...
Mayor of Broward County Michael Udine
Spotlight On: Michael Udine, Mayor, Broward County
2 min read March 2022 — Michael Udine, mayor of Broward County, met with Invest: and discussed updates on the...
South Florida networking cocktail
Executives examine South Florida’s continued growth over the last five years
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read February 2022 — Leaders from the region met at the Riverside Hotel recently to...
James Donnelly Castle Group
Spotlight On: James Donnelly, Founder & CEO, Castle Group
2 min read February 2022 — James Donnelly, founder and CEO of Castle Group, met with Invest: and discussed how...
Jenni Morejon President and CEO
Spotlight On: Jenni Morejon, President & CEO, Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority
2 min read February 2022 — Downtown Fort Lauderdale has come a long way in the past 10 years. Jenni...
Community Foundation of Broward President
Spotlight On: Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, President & CEO, Community Foundation of Broward
2 min read February 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, president and CEO of the Community...
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Broward’s best locations
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read February 2021 — Marriage is slowly falling out of popularity among newer generations. Only...
Steve Hudson
Spotlight On: Steven Hudson, President & CEO, Hudson Capital Group
2 min read February 2022 — Steven Hudson, president and CEO of Hudson Capital Group, met with Invest: to discuss...
broward county economy
Broward juggles economic prosperity, population growth, traffic, land scarcity, and housing affordability
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read January 2022 — Over the past decade, Broward County has seen a steady increase...
Compass Logistics and Marine
Spotlight On: Danny James, Owner & CEO, Compass Logistics & Marine
2 min read January 2022 — 2 min read January 2022 — Compass Logistics & Marine set records for growth...
Pine Crest School Dana Markham
Spotlight On: Dana Markham, President, Pine Crest School
2 min read January 2022 — Pine Crest School is bucking growth-focused trends to cultivate the quality of its education...
Broward County covid
Two years later, there are good news and bad news on COVID-19
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read December 2021 —A new year, a new coronavirus variant to contend with. Omicron has...
Mayor Dean Trantalis
Spotlight On: Dean Trantalis, Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale
2 min read December 2021 — From canals and waterways to subways and roads, Fort Lauderdale is priming for big...
Spotlight On: Mark Doyle, CEO, Holy Cross Health
2 min read December 2021 — Fort Lauderdale is experiencing a thriving healthcare landscape, jolted by strategic partnerships and technological...
Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
Spotlight On: Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
2 min read December 2021 — Broward County has welcomed an influx of residents and development while leveraging a penny...
Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce president
Spotlight On: Keith Blackburn, Founder, President & CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce
2 min read December 2021 — Much of the Greater Fort Lauderdale economy is based on tourism, which took a...
A hub for domestic and international trade
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read December 2021 — South Florida’s relationship with Latin America is becoming increasingly crucial as...
Locality Bank IO Keith Costello
Spotlight On: Keith Costello, President & CEO, Locality Bank IO
2 min read December 2021 — During the last year, Keith Costello, president and CEO of Locality Bank IO, realized...
Broward’s new mayor wants county to be a ‘model for the nation’
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read November 2021 — New Broward County Mayor Michael Udine will be focused on job...
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Spotlight On: Phil Purcell, President & CEO, Marine Industries Association of South Florida
2 min read November 2021 — Phil Purcell, president and CEO of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, is...
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Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2022 to showcase a region primed for strong post-pandemic growth
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read November 2021 — After successfully releasing a comprehensive business intelligence report for the county...
Quickness and agility has been key for American National Bank
Throughout the pandemic, the banking sector worked hand in hand with commercial and personal banking clients, guiding them through the...
therapeutic virtual reality
Virtual Reality emerging as an innovative treatment for senior care
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read July 2021— Senior-living facilities are driving a new trend in healthcare: the therapeutic use...
digital banking
Banking has changed, forever
Writer: Joey Garrand 3 min read July 2021 — The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation within the banking industry, forcing...
Regional leaders bullish on future of Greater Fort Lauderdale
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South Florida stretches its legs
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2021 — The early phases of the pandemic saw the “COVID-pivot,” where businesses,...
South Florida unemployment declining, but challenges remain for tourism
  Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read June 2021 — South Florida’s tri-county area is steadily getting back to work....
Spotlight On: Tim Davey, Founder & Managing Director, Global Marine Travel
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, Founder and Managing Director of Global...
Bernard Paul-Hus
Spotlight On: Bernard Paul-Hus, President & CEO, Hypower Inc.
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Based in South Florida, Hypower is an electrical and utility contractor...
Ralph-Godwin
Spotlight On: Ralph Godwin, President & CFO, YMP Real Estate Management, LLC
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read April 2021 — YMP Real Estate Management, LLC is a privately-held, fully integrated, real...
Remaining competitive in a crowded space
As a community bank with a robust digital presence, Locality Bank has a few creative advantages in addressing customers’ specific...
Ginger Martin
Spotlight On: Ginger Martin, President & CEO, American National Bank
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read April 2021 — American National Bank is the oldest and largest community bank headquartered...
Broward condo
South Florida condos are red-hot, but what are the implications?
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read April 2021 — As demand for single-family homes continues to heat up, South Florida...
CPAs roll with pandemic punches
It has been a busy cycle for tax professionals. For Taxfyle, the pandemic led to an uptick of business. This...
Career development goes virtual
Executive coaching, training and corporate development programs are best suited as in-person endeavors. For GCI Worldwide Corporation, an executive and...
Sailing through the tempestuous pandemic landscape
The cruise industry came to a complete standstill as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the industry is positioned...
Anticipating Broward County’s growth
Mass transit will continue to change and develop as both a mode of transportation and a means of guiding development....
The City of Oakland Park sets sight on future of its Downtown area
The City of Oakland Park anticipated and prepared for a decline in revenue at the onset of the health crisis...
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What live music and art look like, one year after lockdown
Writer: Catie Schwartzman  2 min read March 2021 — What will the future of live art, music and entertainment look...
Downtown Fort Lauderdale is ready for continued growth
There is a lot of interest brewing in Fort Lauderdale and its Downtown Development Authority is ready for it. The...
Looking ahead yet remaining cautious is key for City’s recovery
The city of Fort Lauderdale made very conservative projections at the beginning of COVID yet finished the 2020 better than...
Suburban locations continue to be desirable for tenants
COVID-19 accelerated trends and business decisions as it forced industries and companies to reinvent themselves in the face of constant...
AND Group
How COVID-19 is changing healthcare construction for good
Writer: Catie Schwartzman   2 min read February 2021 —The COVID-19 pandemic has brought both reverence and scrutiny to the...
City-of-Fort-Lauderdale
How Fort Lauderdale is preparing for spring break
Writer: Catie Schwartzman   2 min read February 2021 — This year’s spring break will prove to be a unique...
SBA loans have been instrumental in keeping business going throughout the pandemic
SBA loans have been key in helping businesses maintain operations throughout the pandemic. These loans are essential and can really...
The construction sector flexes ability to stay resilient
The initial pandemic shock to the construction industry was filled with uncertainty and unanswered questions about the future of projects....
Local expert sounds off on the state of the engineering sector
For the engineering sector, soft skills and communication, as well as job fundamentals, remain important for new hires entering the...
Bob Moss
Spotlight On: Bob Moss, Chairman & Founder, Moss & Associates
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read February 2021 —Broward County’s rich diversity in terms of construction projects and pipeline is...
Gas Pump
Rising gas prices bode well for the future
Writer: Catie Schwartzman   2 min read February 2021 — Most tourism and entertainment venues are either closed or operating...
Redeveloping older buildings to meet new demand
Construction activity in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area has picked up since the initial COVID-induced jolt to the sector. Rising...
Jackson Health Systems
South Florida COVID vaccination rollout struggles, other options available
Writer: Joey Garrand    3 min read January 2021 — The pandemic was first fought using PPE and ventilators that...
Michael Taylor
Spotlight On:
Michael Taylor, CEO, Current Builders
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read January 2021 — Issues like shortages from providers and longer delivery times, brought about...
Broward County
Amidst COVID challenges, Greater Fort Lauderdale leaders remain optimistic about the recovery process
Writer: Felipe Rivas   3 min read January 2021 — Challenges abound almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic as...
Dean Trantalis
Spotlight On:
Dean Trantalis, Mayor, City of Fort Lauderdale
By: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read January 2021 — Fort Lauderdale has consolidated its standing as the yardstick for South...
Asi Cymbal
Spotlight On:
Asi Cymbal, Owner, Cymbal Development
By:  Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read January 2021 — Going forward, multifamily will require a more pronounced focus on open...
Broward Street Night
Fort Lauderdale upholds festival traditions but with COVID-19 twist
By: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read January 2021  — As some South Florida counties block events over COVID-19 concerns, Fort...
Broward Street Night
Broward businesses planning to work around restricted New Year’s Eve
By: Catie Schwartzman 3 min read December 2020 —New Year’s Eve is known for large gatherings, and many plan to...
Office Image
Innovation and adaptation: How these companies are celebrating this holiday season
By: Max Crampton Thomas 3 min read December 2020 —Traditionally, a company’s end-of-year holiday party is a celebration to toast...
John Knox
Spotlight On:
Gerald Stryker, President & CEO, John Knox Village
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read November 2020 — John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. (www.johnknoxvillage.com)  is South Florida's internationally award-winning...
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Face Off:
The challenges of 2020 and the outlook for Fort Lauderdale’s real estate market
By: Beatrice Silva 3 min read December 2020 — Despite challenges caused by the pandemic, new developments continue to emerge in...
Michael Balter
Spotlight On:
Michael Balter, Regional Managing Partner, Fort Lauderdale, Marcum LLP
Writer: Capital Analytics 2 min read November 2020 — The pandemic has highlighted the importance of investing in top-tier technology...
Brazilian Festival
Fort Lauderdale will host the 9th Annual Brazilian Festival
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read November 2020  — Vibrant, neon-colored feathered costumes, the echo of drum beats and sizzling aromas...
Mayor Dean Trantalis
Re-elected Mayor Trantalis vows to fix aging water infrastructure
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read November 2020 — Tension-filled months of campaigning over clean water and improved infrastructure finally came...
Broward County prepares for a safe transition into Phase 3
Governor Ron DeSantis' announcement that the state of Florida was ready to move into Phase 3 caused a lot of...
Progresso Village
Progresso Village is taking on a life of its own
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read October 2020 — Progresso Village, nestled in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s urban core, is...
Retaining a strong company culture even when faced with crisis
After four consecutive years as being ranked as one of Florida Trend's 'Best Companies to Work For' Gunster has maintained...
Despite challenges caused by pandemic, major projects are still moving forward in Dania Beach
Spirit Airlines broke ground in January for its new $250 million headquarters in Dania Beach and, despite challenges caused by...
Port Everglades master plan moves forward despite pandemic-related challenges
The Covid-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for ports as no federal funding was available to offset the heavy blow...
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What Phase 3 of reopening means for Broward County
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read October 2020 — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to move Florida into Phase 3 has led to...
OneBlood adjusts operations during the pandemic
OneBlood, operator of Florida blood donation centers, much like other companies in the healthcare sector, had to adjust operations due...
Despite turbulent year, Fort Lauderdale Airport continues to make strides in safety and technology
The second half of this year has been particularly difficult for the aviation industry, however, Mark Gale, CEO & Director...
The show continues for South Florida’s marine industry
The 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is ready to set sail. It is important to host the event while...
Teamwork and telehealth are crucial for South Florida’s healthcare sector
For more than 50 years Banyan Health Systems has been meeting the healthcare needs of South Florida residents. Teamwork has...
Mixed-use developments are replacing big-box retailers
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read September 2020  — Retail real estate is influenced by the state of the economy,...
During challenging times Truist Cares is uniting communities through its philanthropic support
Truist, an American bank holding company, created Truist Cares to provide philanthropic support to its communities by distributing funds to...
Ghost kitchens very much alive in South Florida
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read August 2020  — The digital age means consumers can enjoy a restaurant experience without...
Brightline and Virgin sever rail ties
By: Beatrice Silva 2 min read August 2020 — Brightline is passing on Virgin Trains. On Aug. 7, the high-speed...
How the hospitality industry is staying afloat during the flash recession
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read FORT LAUDERDALE — The hospitality sector is a vital factor in South Florida's economy....
Fort Lauderdale company develops another layer of COVID-19 protection
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read FORT LAUDERDALE — It has been nearly five months since COVID-19 became a pandemic...
Real estate development is booming in Fort Lauderdale
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read -  Real estate development in Fort Lauderdale is getting a jolt of confidence despite...
The Post-Pandemic City
By: Abby Melone, President & CEO, Capital Analytics It’s a truism in today’s hyper-connected world that people go where the...
Florida’s phase 2 reopening and what it means for South Florida
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read June 2020 — On June 3, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his plans to transition...
South Florida real estate leaders analyze opportunities in current economic cycle
By: Felipe Rivas Virtually every sector of the economy has been pinched, crushed, or depleted by the initial impact of conducting...
2020 Hurricane season in the face of coronavirus
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—A few days shy of the official start of the 2020 hurricane season...
How to shake the COVID-19 blues in South Florida
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—For the better half of a year, the majority of news across platforms, watercooler...
Truli for Health rolls out new healthcare platform in South Florida and Orlando
The coronavirus pandemic has taught the nation many lessons, mainly that health and affordability go hand and in hand. While...
Let’s get virtual: Six must-read tips for engaging online
By: Abby Melone It’s a brave new world for everyone. Quarantine, lockdown, self-isolation and sheltering in place characterize the new normal...
Maintaining unity through webinars and industry-specific virtual talks
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read April 2020 — The novel coronavirus forced a global halt to major international, regional and...
Home sweet office: How to make your home office work
By: Max Crampton- Thomas 4 min read March 2020 — The COVID-19 health pandemic has upended daily life in unprecedented ways...
GFL Businesses Adapt as Coronavirus Threat Looms for US
By: Sara Warden 2 min read March 2020 — Businesses across South Florida have been hit by the impact of the...
Tech and funding create GFL’s perfect innovation storm
By: Sara Warden 2 min read March 2020 — The convenience economy means reality is increasingly becoming virtual, cloud-based and autonomous....
Fort Lauderdale Doing Wellness Well
By: Sara Warden 2 min read February 2020 — A study from the Macrothink Institute suggests that 8.7% of all payroll...
Broward County’s Economic Growth, Sustainability and Key Sectors to Highlight Launch of Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2020
Dale V.C. Holness, Mayor of Broward County, will give the keynote address at the launch of Capital Analytics’ third publication...
Spotlight On:
Andrew Burnett, Senior Principal, Stantec
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read January 2020 — The Broward County Convention Center and Hotel is one of the...
South Florida to Address Heavy-Hitting Priorities Ahead of Election 2020
By: Sara Warden 2 min read January 2019 — With its status as one of the most important swing states in federal...
Spotlight On:
Richard Helber, President and CEO, Tropical Financial Credit Union
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read December 2019 — There are options when it comes to banking and it’s not...
Spotlight On:
Douglas Zaren, CEO, Memorial Regional Hospital South
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read December 2019 — As the population continues to grow, the need for specialized healthcare...
All Aboard! Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade Ready to Set Sail
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read December 2019 — The annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade is just around the...
Spotlight On:
Lynn Stoner, Mayor, City of Plantation
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read December 2019 — To move a city forward both economically and community-wise, it takes...
Spotlight On:
Jeff Burns, Founder & CEO, Affiliated Development
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read November 2019 — To be a successful developer in today’s real estate climate, a...
Florida: Home of the Real First Thanksgiving?
By: Sara Warden 2 min read November 2019 — When we think of Thanksgiving, generally we conjure up images of hats with...
Spotlight On:
Keith Koenig, CEO & Chairman, City Furniture/Broward Workshop
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read November 2019 — Acting as both the CEO of his company City Furniture and...
Can Demand Meet Supply?
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read November 2019 — 4,500. That is the number of new hotel rooms expected to...
Spotlight On:
Tansy Jefferies, Principal, International Tax Services, RSM US LLP
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read November 2019 — In today’s tight labor market, companies are feeling the pressure more...
Spotlight On:
David Druey, South Florida Regional President, Centennial Bank
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — Connectivity to the community is the key differentiator when it comes...
Spotlight On:
Lisa Scott-Founds, President & CEO, Winterfest Inc
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — The Broward County community is spoiled for choice when it comes...
A Show 60 Years in the Making
By Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read October 2019 — Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 are probably the most important couple...
Spotlight On:
Asi Cymbal, President & Owner, Cymbal Development
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — Fort Lauderdale’s real estate development market is in its prime and...
Spotlight On:
Kevin Rogers, Regional President, Seaside National Bank & Trust
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — Seaside National Bank & Trust may be considered a newer entry...
How Broward is Solving its Transportation Troubles
By Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read October 2019 —  For over a century, the car has been America’s top transportation...
Business is Booming for Deerfield Beach
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — When discussing growth in Broward County, the conversation would typically center...
Business is Booming for Deerfield Beach
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — When discussing growth in Broward County, the conversation would typically center...
Spotlight On:
Joseph Cox, President & CEO, Museum of Discovery and Science
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — To be considered a staple within the growing economic landscape of...
Spotlight On:
Rickelle Williams, Executive Director, Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2019 — A community redevelopment agency’s main purpose is to encourage public and...
Face Off: Broward’s Construction Boom
By Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read September 2019 — It seems like more cranes are dotting the downtown Fort Lauderdale...
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Jeffery Klink, First Senior Vice President & Southern Florida Regional President, Valley Bank
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 —During times of economic prosperity, the banking sector is primed to benefit...
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Steven Abrams, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri-Rail
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — Transportation is a hot topic issue throughout South Florida, and as...
The Future is Now for FATVillage
By Max Crampton-Thomas 3 min read August 2019 — Fort Lauderdale’s FATVillage makes up for what it lacks in size...
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Drew Melville, Real Estate and Land Use Attorney, Melville Law, P.A.
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — South Florida’s economic boom has resulted in increased migration to the...
Face Off: The Development of Fort Lauderdale
By Max Crampton-Thomas 4 min read August 2019 — Home to more than 180,000 people and growing, Fort Lauderdale continues...
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Andrew Verzura, Principal, VCM Builders, Inc.
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — The amount of construction in a region is almost always an...
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Gregory Stuart, Executive Director, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2019 — Almost a billion dollars a year are spent on transportation in...
Top 5 Trendiest Neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2019 — The growth of the Fort Lauderdale area is a true testament...
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Dr. Winnifred McPherson, Director & CEO, Virtue Medical Staffing Services, LLC
By Max Crampton-Thomas July 2019 2 min read  — The staffing industry is a multi-billion dollar market that quite often...
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Troy McLellan, CEO, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
By Max Crampton-Thomas July 2019 2 min read JULY 2019 — Boca Raton is often associated with beautiful beaches, luxury...
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Dan Lindblade, President & CEO, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
By Max Crampton-Thomas July 2019 2 min read JULY 2019 — The City of Fort Lauderdale has been steadfast towards the...
Taking Action: How Broward Serves its Veterans
by Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2019 — Florida is home to over 1.5 million military veterans and over...
Hard Rock Hotel Ready to Play New “Guitar”
By staff writer June 2019 2 min. read - The sky is truly the limit for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel...
Greater Fort Lauderdale’s global potential highlighted at Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County 2018
Fort Lauderdale, FL – November 9, 2017 – Greater Fort Lauderdale’s international potential, growing infrastructure and vibrant economy are some...
SFAEP 2017 Annual Symposium is Restoration and Remediation in South Florida
Some highlights this year for this topic will be Heavy metal contamination & remediation in groundwater Coastal and hammock restoration...
The year ahead: A glimpse at the economic outlook for South Florida
The resurgent South Florida economy has the recession and real estate collapse of the late 2000s in its rear-view mirror....

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