Palm Beach

Spotlight On: Laura Simon, Executive Director, Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA)

2 min read September 2023 — Invest: interviewed Laura Simon, executive director of Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA), about the organization’s event ‘Art &...
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month in Palm Beach County
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read September 2023 — National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions, cultures and histories of Hispanic and Latino Americans in...
Spotlight On: Christina Wilson, Senior Vice President & Senior Private Banker, Wilmington Trust
2 min read September 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Christina Wilson, senior vice president and senior private banker...
Spotlight On: Donald Burgess, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
2 min read September 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Donald Burgess, president and CEO of the Chamber of...
Face Off: Palm Beach County legal leaders on community, diversity and more
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read September 2023 — Palm Beach County's legal landscape has seen an increase of firms...
Spotlight On: Noah Rubin, Managing Director – Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors
2 min read September 2023 — The business of financial advising has continued to see change over the last few years...
Spotlight On: Tasha Dickinson, Partner – West Palm Beach, Day Pitney LLP
2 min read August 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Tasha Dickinson, a partner at law firm Day Pitney...
Spotlight On: Andrew Duffell, President, Research Park at Florida Atlantic University
2 min read August 2023 — President of Research Park at Florida Atlantic University, Andrew Duffell, sat down with Invest:...
Face Off: How healthcare is evolving in Palm Beach County
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado  3 min read August 2023 — Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in Palm Beach...
Spotlight On: Carla Lovett, Executive Director, SouthTech Schools
2 min read August 2023 — Carla Lovett, executive director at SouthTech Schools, sat for an interview with Invest: where...
Networking events to check out across Palm Beach County
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read August 2023 —Palm Beach County’s business community is booming, with families and business executives...
Spotlight On: Lesley Deutch, Managing Principal, John Burns Research and Consulting
3 min read August 2023 —  In an interview with Invest:, Lesley Deutch, managing principal at John Burns Research and...
Spotlight On: Rex Kirby, President & CEO, Verdex Construction
2 min read August 2023 — Rex Kirby, president of Verdex Construction, sat down for an interview with Invest: to...
Spotlight On: Sundip Murthy, Partner, Norwest Equity Partners
2 min read August 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Sundip Murthy, partner at Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), talked...
Spotlight On: Mike Belmont, President, Minto Communities USA
2 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities, discussed the sales...
Spotlight On: Noel Martinez, President & CEO, Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
2 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Noel Martinez, president and CEO of Palm Beach North...
Palm Beach County’s public schools concerned over expanded voucher program
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read July 2023 — In March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law House Bill 1...
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: Stephanie Immelman, CEO, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce
2 min read July 2023 — Stephanie Immelman, president and CEO of the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, talked to...
Spotlight On: Kelly Smallridge, President & CEO, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
2 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of Business Development Board...
Palm Beach County’s status as an arts and culture destination
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado  2 min read July 2023 — Last year, Palm Beach County’s tourism industry generated almost $10 billion...
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...
More affordable housing coming to Palm Beach County
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read June 2023 — As businesses and residents continue to relocate to Palm Beach County,...
Special 5-Year Edition of Invest: Palm Beach begins its research
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read June 2023 — The Invest: Palm Beach team is gearing up to begin research...
Palm Beach County’s First Republic Bank branches open under JP Morgan umbrella
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read   May 2023— Palm Beach County’s First Republic Bank (FRB) branches are open for business...
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...
An egg-cellent holiday: here’s where to celebrate Easter in Palm Beach
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read April 2023 — Palm Beach County is getting ready to greet the upcoming Easter...
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...
Palm Beach International Boat show brings back over 800 boats this year
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — The Palm Beach International Boat Show kicks off this week, aiming...
Naming controversy stalls West Palm campus but county ‘steadfast’ in support
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — The University of Florida’s highly anticipated West Palm Beach campus has...
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,...
Palm Beach County making strides towards more affordable housing
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read February 2023 — Palm Beach County has experienced immense growth in recent years due...
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...
Fostering a more inclusive and equitable business community
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read February 2023 — In their efforts to continue to grow and develop the local...
One of Palm Beach County’s top strengths remains its workforce
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 3 min read January 2023 — Leaders in Palm Beach County are working hard to ensure that...
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...
School officials working to solve overcrowding
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read January 2023 — As the population has continued to swell in the county, dozens...
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...
2023 Spotlight: Palm Beach County remains the place to be
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read December 2022 — Palm Beach County has earned the nickname of “Wall Street of...
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...
Leaders focus on future growth, capacity and investment at Invest: Palm Beach 2022-2023 launch conference
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Palm Beach real estate market shifts as homes linger on the market
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read December  2022 —Palm Beach County, an area that has emerged as the “Wall Street...
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 convention business is only getting stronger in Palm Beach County
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read November 2022 — With its bevy of industries, opportunities and investment, Palm Beach County...
Invest: Palm Beach 2022-2023 Launch Conference to showcase robust growth, opportunities
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read November 2022 — Palm Beach County is having its time in the sun, basking...
Spotlight On: Troy McLellan, President, Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
2 min read October 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Troy McLellan, the president of the Greater Boca Raton...
Spotlight On: Rick Slater, Managing Principal – Palm Beach & Broward, Kaufman Rossin
2 min read October 2022 — Palm Beach County’s economic diversity continues to serve as a solid launching pad for...
Spotlight On: Debra Schwinn, President, Palm Beach Atlantic University
2 min read October 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, President of Palm Beach Atlantic University Debra Schwinn discussed...
Palm Beach County’s education leaders eye a future filled with opportunity
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read October 2022 — While the last few years have been anything but predictable for...
Spotlight On: Valerie Neilson, Executive Director, Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency
2 min read September 2022 — The Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency is shaping the vision for what transportation will...
Spotlight On: Joan Oliva, Executive Director, Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
4 min read September 2022 — Lake Worth has become one of the most attractive cities in Florida. With the...
Port of Palm Beach prioritizes growth in its strategic plan
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read  September 2022 — Ports play an integral role in the regional economy and can...
Spotlight On: Larry Alexander, Chairman and Shareholder, Jones Foster
2 min read September 2022 — Invest: was joined by Jones Foster’s Chairman and Board Certified Real Estate attorney Larry...
Hispanic-owned businesses helping to set the tone for growth in Palm Beach County
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read  September 2022 — With Hispanic Heritage Month officially now underway, the Hispanic business community...
Donald Burgess
Spotlight On: Donald Burgess, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
2 min read September 2022 — In a conversation with Invest:, Donald Burgess, president and CEO of the Chamber of...
Spotlight On: Charles Cross, Market President – South Florida, Seacoast Bank
2 min read August 2022 — Invest: spoke with Charles Cross, market president of South Florida for Seacoast Bank, about...
Northern Palm Beach County seeing explosive growth and related challenges
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read August 2022 — Northern Palm Beach County is experiencing significant economic benefits from an influx...
Spotlight On: Sandra Marin Ruiz, Regional Director, Florida SBDC at Florida Atlantic University
2 min read August 2022 — Sandra Marin Ruiz, regional director of the Florida SBDC at FAU, and assistant vice...
Spotlight On: Laura Beebe, Airport Director, Palm Beach International Airport
2 min read August 2022 — In an Interview with Invest:, Laura Beebe, airport director of the Palm Beach International...
Spotlight On: Julie Pilitsis, Dean, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at FAU
2 min read July 2022 —Invest: spoke with Julie Pilitsis, dean and vice president of medical affairs of the Charles...
Amid nurse burnout, attention turns to educators
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read July 2022 — The future of healthcare carries a weight of uncertainty as a...
Rex Kirby
Spotlight On: Rex Kirby, President, Verdex Construction
2 min read June 2022 — Invest: spoke with Rex Kirby, president of Verdex Construction, and discussed the rapid population...
Michael Miller
Spotlight On: Michael Miller, President & CEO, iTHINK Financial
2 min read June 2022 — Consolidation is the name of the game in the credit union and community bank...
Palm Beach
Bits and bytes: The impact of tech on the architecture industry
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read June 2022— As Palm Beach County’s economy continues to thrive, local architects are finding...
Morley Greene
Creative and sustainable alternatives for investment
Morley Greene, chairman and CEO of Trez Capital, sat down with Invest:Insights and discussed how well he feels Palm Beach’s...
Renters are holding on tight as inventory remains tough
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2022 — High prices and low inventory have driven potential homebuyers into the rental market, further...
Ralph Maurer
Preparing for the economy of tomorrow
Preparing students for future success in the dynamic economy of 2022 is a challenge that all institutions of education are...
Palm Beach 2022
Invest: Palm Beach 2022 to showcase the region’s evolution
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read May 2022 — After successfully releasing a comprehensive business intelligence report for the region in...
Plastridge
Property Insurance in Florida: Why it’s skyrocketing and what you can do about it
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2022— If you’ve had to renew or apply for property insurance in Florida lately,...
Brightline Miami orlando
Brightline’s big developments: Miami to Orlando route eyeing completion
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read  April 2022 — Brightline’s railroad connecting Miami to Orlando is now 75% complete, the...
Timothy Devlin
Adjusting to the current business climate
With his focus on growing closely held businesses and assisting companies through their business life cycle, Timothy Devlin, co-managing partner...
west palm beach
The sun rises on Sunset Lounge
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2022— West Palm Beach’s historic Sunset Lounge is being brought back to life...
Michael Lessing
Adapting and thriving in an industry in constant flux
https://youtu.be/8AZZ-RRSpsk   Fluidity and flexibility are essential elements of any successful business in the hospitality industry. Michael Lessing, president and...
insurance rates
As Florida property insurance premiums skyrocket, lawmakers consider special session
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read March 2022 — Florida may be heading for a special legislative session as residents...
Improving infrastructure as population booms in Palm Beach County
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read March 2022— Infrastructure development in South Florida isn’t keeping pace with the rapid boom...
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...
Everglades restoration
Everglades continues to see investment and interest
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read January 2022 — Over $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will be dedicated...
gambling in Florida
An uncertain future for gambling in Florida
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read January 2022— The fight over the future of gambling in Florida is heating up...
broadband access
Addressing the lack of broadband access and connectivity
Writer: Caty Hirst  2 min read December 2021— Federal funding for critical infrastructure needs will begin pouring into Florida in...
Invest: Palm Beach 2021
Invest: Palm Beach Conference Showcases Thriving, Resilient Economy
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read October 2021— Despite the tremendous challenges brought by the pandemic, local business and community...
Dionna Hall
Strong residential real estate market bodes well for South Florida
Despite the challenges of the last 19 months, real estate has continued to remain an essential element of any stable...
Ralph Maurer Oxbridge Academy
Spotlight On: Ralph Maurer, Head of School, Oxbridge Academy
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2021 — As Palm Beach County’s education space adapts to a hybrid delivery...
Jeff Hardin
Spotlight On: Jeff Hardin, Founder & CEO, Straticon
2 min read October 2021 — Jeff Hardin, founder and CEO of Straticon, spoke to Invest: and explained why he...
SPACs
The art of going public
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read October 2021— A once obscure path for private companies to go public is gaining...
Fred Pinto
High quality of life a major benefit in the current landscape
Nestled in the western part of Palm Beach County, the village of Royal Palm Beach has seen a boom during...
Invest: Palm Beach 2021 Launch Conference to showcase region’s potential
Writer:  Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read September 2021 — With its proximity to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, a metropolitan region...
Nick Falcone NDM Hospitality and Rentyl Resorts
Spotlight On: Nick Falcone, Managing Principal, NDM Hospitality and Rentyl Resorts
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — Nick Falcone, managing principal of NDM Hospitality and Rentyl Resorts, talked...
Tasha Dickinson
Estate planning in the COVID-era
The pandemic allowed people to revisit and restructure estate planning strategies. With time on their hands, people reconsidered where they...
Florida’s tax structure is appealing but remarkably challenging
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read September — While newcomers to Florida are immediately welcomed upon arrival by sunshine, pristine...
transportation projects in Palm beach
Transportation projects taking off in South Florida amid population growth
Writer: Brittany Pressner 2 min read September 2021 — South Florida is growing more populated by the day. According to...
Raphael Clemente
Spotlight On: Raphael Clemente, Executive Director, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is in charge...
J. Michael Prince
Spotlight On: J. Michael Prince, President & CEO, USPA Global Licensing Inc.
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read September 2021 — Innovation and omnichannel strategy are the drivers to success for USPA...
A well-earned break: How business leaders are spending their Labor Day this year
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2021 —  While summer may be coming to a close and slightly cooler...
Michael Lessing
Spotlight On: Michael Lessing, President & COO, Lessing’s Hospitality Group
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 —  After a grueling year dealing with the devastating effects of the...
Verdenia C. Baker
Spotlight On: Verdenia Baker, County Administrator, Palm Beach County
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Verdenia Baker, county administrator for Palm Beach County, talked to Invest:...
Jay Parker
Spotlight On: Jay Phillip Parker, CEO, Florida Region/President, Douglas Elliman/Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 —  Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman, Florida Region and President...
Brand Builders: James W. Hansen, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Kolter Hospitality
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 3 min read August 2021 — Being adaptable to change and keeping a pulse on a constantly...
Rex Kirby
Spotlight On: Rex Kirby, President, Verdex Construction
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Verdex Construction is a commercial contractor based in Florida with focuses...
palm beach
Advocating to have housing affordability on the ballot
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read August 2021— Florida Realtors and the National Association of Realtors are advocating for a...
Seamus Lagan
Spotlight On: Seamus Lagan, CEO, Rennova Health
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Seamus Lagan, CEO of Rennova Health, spoke to Invest: about the...
Robert Rademacher
Spotlight On: Robert Rademacher, President, Kolter Homes
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2021 — Kolter Homes President Robert Rademacher told Invest: that COVID helped create...
palm beach hospitality
Strapped for staff
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read July 2021— The ongoing challenge of national labor shortages has impacted almost all business...
Timothy Devlin
Spotlight On: Timothy Devlin, Co-Managing Partner, Daszkal Bolton LLP
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Timothy Devlin speaks to Invest: about the professional services landscape in...
Daniel R. Sheehan
Spotlight On: Daniel Sheehan, Chairman & CEO, Professional Bank
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2021 — Professional Bank tends to the financial needs of its clients through...
office space
With business relocations to Palm Beach County, investment opportunities in office space arise
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read July 2021 — As some iconic business districts across the country struggle with high...
John Hackett
Spotlight On: John Hackett, Senior Managing Director, Corcoran Group
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2021 — Few real estate markets have performed as well as Palm Beach...
Palm Beach
Palm Beach is officially post-pandemic as state of emergency expires
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read June 2021 — Palm Beach County’s state of emergency expired on Sunday, ushering in...
Ava L. Parker
Spotlight On: Ava L. Parker, President, Palm Beach State College
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read June 2021 — The virtual level playing field has unveiled a new layer of...
Connor Lynch
Spotlight On: Connor Lynch, CEO, Plastridge Insurance Agency
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Plastridge Insurance Agency is a family-owned business that serves the South...
South Florida
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,...
Spotlight On: Julia Dattolo, President & CEO, CareerSource Palm Beach County
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read June 2021 —  CareerSource Palm Beach County specializes in finding talent for businesses in...
Spotlight On: Andrew Duffell, President, Research Park at Florida Atlantic University®
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read June 2021 — Known globally as the gateway to both Latin America and Europe,...
Michael Ging
Spotlight On: Michael Ging, Managing Director Florida, Alliance Residential Realty
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Michael Ging spoke to Invest: about the challenges facing the construction...
Palm Beach
Rowdy Memorial Day weekend expected as Palm Beach boaters hit the water
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — After a long and difficult year that saw many people stay...
Morley Greene
Spotlight On: Morley Greene, Chairman & CEO, Trez Capital
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Morley Greene, Chairman & CEO of Trez Capital, decided to press...
Spotlight On: Bradley Scherer, Founder & President, Atlantic Western Realty Companies
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Atlantic Western Realty Companies had one of its best years in...
palm beach tourism
South Florida hospitality down but definitely not out
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — Amidst a national labor shortage that has hit the hospitality industry...
Pop-ups in Palm Beach
In twist, e-commerce retailers test out brick and mortar
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read May 2021 — Palm Beach has long been known as a retail oasis. After...
Palm beach
Palm Beach job market stabilizes as wave of finance firms bet on area
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read April 2021 — As the first quarter of 2021 comes to a close, Palm...
West Palm Beach Downtown Development
Palm Beach: More than a temporary playground
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2021 — Palm Beach’s newest high-profile resident is the fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger,...
Boat Show
The Palm Beach International Boat Show welcomes back enthusiasts
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read March 2021  —  The Palm Beach International Boat Show will happen in person for...
Noel Martinez
Guiding local business through ongoing health crisis
Traditionally, chambers of commerce have been key partners for local businesses. Their role as a community partner was further pronounced...
Palm Beach County improves COVID-19 equity for elderly, minority communities
Writer : Catie Schwartzman   2 min read March 2021 — While COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded this week, wide distribution...
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Palm Beach has put in its share of transit work. Now it’s the state’s turn
Writer: Catie Schwartzman   2 min read February 2021 — Maintaining Florida’s expansive public transportation amid the COVID-19 pandemic has...
Bill Habermeyer
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...
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...
Robert Sacco
Virtual training and legal work convenience factors are major takeaways of remote work
Connecting with young legal talent has proved to be a challenge in the remote working environment. National firm Fox Rothschild,...
Minto Communities
Hundreds of millions going toward senior housing in Palm Beach County
Writer: Joey Garrand  3 min read February 2021 — Through thick and thin, crisis or no crisis, there are a...
PBC School District
Palm Beach County students return to the classroom as a majority
Writer: Catie Schwartzman  2 min read February 2021 — A majority of Palm Beach County’s public school students are back...
Equestrian
Equestrian Festival starts but no spectators allowed
By: Joey Garrand 2 min read January 2021 — The  “Winter Equestrian Capital of the World” is again hosting its...
Palm Beach School
Brightline to restart services at end of 2021
By: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read January 2021 — Brightline, South Florida’s upscale, high-speed train, is slated to restart service...
Luxury Apartment
Luxury home sales gone wild
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read January 2021 — Palm Beach’s luxury home sector ended 2020 the way it started...
Palm Beach Skyline
Palm Beach steps up as the Wall Street of the South
By: Sara Warden 2 min read December 2020 — New York City has always been known as the financial capital...
Office Space
The battle for Tampa Bay’s office future
By: Brendan Meagher 2 min read December 2020 — The flexibility required of companies throughout the course of the COVID-19...
Breakers Lights
Palm Beach County sees signs of recovery ahead of critical holiday season
By: Brendan Meagher 2 min read December 2020 — COVID-19 continues to put a damper on the holiday season but...
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...
Palm Beach Real Estate
COVID provides tailwinds for Palm Beach real estate
By: Sara Warden 2 min read December 2020 — Initially, New York City was perhaps ground zero for the COVID-19...
Palm Beach Industrial
Palm Beach County’s industrial sector firing on all cylinders
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read September 2020 — Among the major real estate asset classes, the industrial segment has...
Equestrian
The show goes on for Wellington’s winter equestrian season
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IPB 2020 Book Cover
Invest:Palm Beach 2020 Virtual Launch Conference was a major success
By: Felipe Rivas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  November 13 2020 Palm Beach County’s economic resilience in the face of unprecedented challenge...
Palm Beach County
Financial firms use pandemic landscape to settle into Palm Beach County
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2020 — In South Florida, the COVID-19 pandemic pressed the brakes on years...
IPB 2020 Book Cover
Invest: Palm Beach 2020 Press Release
By: Felipe Rivas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  October 20, 2020 Palm Beach County’s economic resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges...
Raphael Clemente
Downtown West Palm Beach is well-suited to weather the economic storm
Raphael Clemente, Executive Director of the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, believes the city is well-suited to weather out...
Ava Parker
Palm Beach State College is steadfast in efforts to combat social inequality and economic resilience
Ava Parker, President of Palm Beach State College, is incredibly excited to expand their diversity and inclusion programs. She believes...
Westlake
City of Westlake is on an upward trajectory.
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2020 — Located in western Palm Beach County, the city of Westlake continues to attract new homeowners,...
Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate back to single digits
Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate back to single digits By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read September 2020 — Recovery efforts in Palm Beach County...
Enter Phase 2: Palm Beach County ready for further opening of economy
By: Felipe Rivas 5 min read September 2020 — After reflecting on the social and economic achievements of American workers,...
Innovation and Sustainability: Palm Beach County entrepreneurs endeavor to preserve the world
By: Felipe Rivas 5 min read August 2020 — The coronavirus pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of health,...
Delray Beach: a city in transition
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August  2020 — Months into the coronavirus landscape, the pandemic continues to accelerate change...
Why Palm Beach’s legal sector could emerge from pandemic a winner
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July 2020 — Individuals and companies alike need reliable legal counsel during a time...
Palm Beach education leaders assess 2020-21 academic year
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July  2020 — Forced to switch from in person learning to remote instruction seemingly...
Palm Beach County shows patriotic spirit this Fourth of July
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July  2020 — Is COVID-19 casting a dark shadow on your Fourth of July...
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...
Spotlight On:
Dilip Barot, President & CEO, Creative Choice Group
By: Beatrice Silva  2 min read June 2020—Creative Choice Group is a U.S.-based investment and development company involved in 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...
Spotlight On:
Mary Beth Tarter, Principal, Frankel, Loughran, Starr & Vallone
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2020 — Many of the nation's largest capital operators are increasingly moving headquarters and...
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...
Spotlight On:
Angelo Bianco, Managing Partner; Crocker Partners
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2020—Shrinking office space has led companies to focus more on the rehabilitation and...
Spotlight On:
Michael Simon, Executive Director, Boynton Beach CRA
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—Affordable housing, business and economic development are issues at the heart of every buoyant...
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...
David Fitzpatrick
The key to defeating COVID-19 lies within well supported research efforts
While social distancing measures help to reduce the spread of disease, research is ultimately the key to defeating disease and...
Spotlight On:
Ava Parker, President, Palm Beach State College
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020 — Palm Beach State College succeeded in transferring most of its programs to...
Florida reopens: phase one of governor’s COVID-19 recovery plan in effect
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2020—After weeks of shelter-in-place measures and business closures, the Sunshine State will begin the...
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...
Staying connected: ‘Saturday Soiree’ in Palm Beach
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