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The Triangle market continues to draw significant investment interest
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Fox, Penberthy & Dehn is focused on relationships in the midst of market disruption
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Nashville: A desirable hub for investment
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Reshaping the landscape for the legal sector
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The importance of long-range financial planning
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Relevant offerings help students win during the pandemic
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Adapting strategy to accommodate the current climate
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Remaining competitive in a crowded space
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Peter Warhurs
Staying nimble and strategic location are keys for any successful business
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COVID could not pin Pinellas County
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Rising tide lifts all boats in St. Pete
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PennState caters to holistic success of students
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Guiding the future of energy
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CPAs roll with pandemic punches
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Career development goes virtual
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Adjusting art and design learning to a remote environment
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Adjusting art and design learning to a remote environment
Real world experience is key for all students, not just for those that can get internships. For Ringling College of...
Matching academic knowledge with real world experience
Adapting academic curriculums to the job sites of tomorrow is increasingly important in such a rapidly evolving landscape. For Johnson...
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Tampa’s legal professionals assist the business community
At the peak of COVID’s uncertainty, Tampa Bay’s Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP hosted a 24-hour hotline that took calls...
Legal sector rises to COVID-19 disruptions
Many legislative efforts put forth to mitigate the pandemic challenges also created some disruption for various legal practices. In the...
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....
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Navigating the current times while still staying the course
In the COVID environment, Pasco-Hernando State College has been keen on meeting students where they are. Online classes will continue...
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Personnel Management in a Time of Crisis
The construction sector is generally decentralized which adds a layer of difficulty to projects as different companies tackle any given...
Georgia flexes economic development muscles despite COVID challenges
While there is no economic development playbook for the pandemic landscape, The Georgia Department Of Economic Development saw robust job...
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Matching academic knowledge with real world experience
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Florida Blue contends with the pandemic challenges
Throughout the pandemic, Florida Blue, a solution maker and healthcare leader, took steps to provide easy access and coverage for...
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Helping industries adapt to the new normal
For Accenture, a multinational consulting and processing services firm that supports a multitude of industries, technology is their strong suit....
The home as the sanctuary
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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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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...
COVID reinforced sound wealth management and investment strategies
COVID has not changed Balentine’s approach to financial knowledge and wealth management firm strategies, it has only reinforced them. For...
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...
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Navigating the Triangle’s red hot housing market
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Prior investments paid dividends for Union City during COVID
Prior to COVD-19, Union City was ahead of the curve. The city was already familiar with the work from home...
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Home healthcare sector contends with pandemic challenges
Staying hyper vigilant during the COVID-19 health crisis has been top of mind for leaders in the healthcare sector. In...
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Remaining true to their mission while adapting to a new landscape
For the last three years, the university was hard at work on further improving the student experience, financial strength and...
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COVID-inspired changes likely to be standard in banking moving forward
Community banks have and will continue to play a vital role in the local economy. For Pilot Bank, although there...
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...
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Diversity & Inclusion drive the path forward for JP Morgan Chase
Diversity and inclusion has been top of mind for JP Morgan Chase with 2020 seeing a much stronger push in...
Remaining committed to helping Charlotte’s residents and arts scene
Disinformation was a major problem in the COVID reality. During this time the Knight Foundation worked with journalism partners and...
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...
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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...
Supporting businesses in a rapidly changing digital environment
The transition to a remote work setting was greatly accelerated by the pandemic, and businesses have quickly realized the need...
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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...
J. Mack Robinson College of Business was well positioned to weather the challenges of the last year
Before COVID-19 was on the radar, J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University had already been making...
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Philadelphia’s eds and meds sector poised to support recovery of the city
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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...
Peachtree Corners leans further into its tech culture
Peachtree Corners was built with tech in mind and offers a robust tech platform that allows residents to communicate with...
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....
The duality of the pandemic influence to Charlotte’s commercial real estate sector
The commercial real estate sector reflects the duality of the pandemic and its challenges. In Charlotte, the office market has...
Andrew Wright
Sound macroeconomic factors poise the state of Florida as an attractive investment location
Evolution and adaptation are key factors for the commercial real estate industry and have allowed industry leaders such as Franklin...
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...
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,...
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Construction continues despite initial pandemic shock
Despite the pandemic challenges to the construction sector, business has been good for Pennoni, a multidisciplinary firm headquartered in Philadelphia...
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...
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...
Safety and the various aspects of educational equity remain top of mind for Wingate University
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Increased sanitation and tech improvements will continue to drive guest experience
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Pandemic yields reflection on the importance of life insurance
The pandemic has forced the public to come to grips with their own mortality, if they had not already. Life...
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Chester County rises to the occasion in order to service the needs of the local business community
Chester County entered the pandemic with solid financial standing which has allowed them to go above and beyond in terms...
Retail resilience in a challenging environment
Brick and mortar retail business operators have had an extremely challenging 2020 to say the least, so remaining resilient to...
Dennis Pfleiger
Dedication and purpose have been keys to success for healthcare in 2020
For Philadelphia's higher education sector, opening a campus during a pandemic was challenging but the dedicated staff at institutions such...
Florida National University tackles pandemic driven challenges
For Florida National University adapting the nursing curriculum has been difficult during the pandemic when nurses have to spend time...
Dalila Wilson-Scott
Dalila Wilson-Scott is building a strong foundation to continue to make Comcast more inclusive
Dalila Wilson-Scott, newly appointed Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast, remains committed to social justice and equality. She believes that diversity...
In terms of resilience, Riverside Hotel has chosen to sit at the table rather than be on the menu
The health and safety of guests continues to be the top priority for Heiko Dobrikow, Executive Vice President & General...
Jake Reynolds
New Jersey Devils stand with the community as they skate through uncertainty
For the New Jersey Devils, The 2020 NHL season did not go as planned. This time afforded them an opportunity...
Tom Harper
Technological innovation continues to be a resource for efficiency and growth
Living in a digital age, technological innovation continues to be a resource for any type of organization's efficiency and growth....
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...
Linh Dang
The key to success is to plan for what’s happening while adapting to current needs
Getting financial tools and resources out to the community is a priority for Addition Financial, which is one of the...
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...
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...
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...
Christopher Heck
Philadelphia 76ers reflect on the unprecedented 2019-2020 season
As the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat battled for the NBA Championship, the rest of the league was left...
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...
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...
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...
Resilience has taught us that you can’t predict but you can prepare
The University of Miami Health System went from seeing 200 telehealth appointments a month to 2000 a day. Telehealth has...
Travis Rhodes
Trepidation loomed over initial PPP roll-out. However, Truist took on the challenge with full force
Travis Rhodes, a Regional President of Truist, speaks to how there was much trepidation during the initial PPP roll out,...
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...
For businesses, the fallout from the pandemic is not over yet
Given the disruption created by the coronavirus, businesses and professionals should prepare to see corporate restructuring and bankruptcies. The storm...
Florida Memorial University is keen on innovation and fighting inequality
Like many other educational institutions, Florida Memorial University, South Florida's only Historically Black College, is adjusting to the disruption created...
Atlanta’s commercial real estate sector expected to remain strong
Atlanta offers a robust commercial real estate market that has experienced market correction due to the pandemic and its challenges....
Guiding clients to success in any economic cycle
Financial planning is important in all economic cycles. In South Florida, The Coral Gables Trust Company has been able to...
Chris Stewart
Continuous resilience and adaptation has been key to success for banks throughout pandemic
The initial rollout of the PPP loans were met with some frustration and an overall mood of anxiety. Chris Stewart,...
Banking in the age of COVID-19 means adaptation and resilience
In 2007 it was a financial crisis but this time around it is a health crisis that has influenced the...
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...
Kenneth Welch
Kenneth Welch helps to guide Pinellas County’s community through its next phase of reopening
The Pinellas County Commission has been overloaded with anti-mask advocates requesting the ordinance be repealed. Although COVID-19 cases have slowed...
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...
Queens University’s commitment to health & safety reflected by decision to go fully online Fall 2020
Daniel Lugo, President of Queens University of Charlotte, knew choosing to go online was an important decision to make early...
Seth Berger
Sixers Innovation Lab’s collaborative approach is a vital part of its strength and resilience
When the pandemic first hit it was important for Seth Berger, Managing Director of the Sixers Innovation Lab, to continue...
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...
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...
Dr. Stephen Klasko
Putting people first and sticking to value system are the keys to success for Jefferson Health
Jefferson Health, one of the largest hospital systems in Philadelphia, has experienced great overall success in dealing with the direct...
Beacon Council guides Miami-Dade’s business community through recovery efforts
Months into the pandemic, Miami-Dade's hospitality and services industry has reeled back due to the strong blows dealt by the...
Maximizing data to understand current and future pandemics
Collecting data is of paramount importance when trying to understand a disease that little is know about. Ciox, a health...
South Florida’s reputation will help weather the storm for commercial real estate
Thanks to South Florida's reputation and favorable tax structure commercial real estate will weather the storm caused by the coronavirus...
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...
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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...
UnitedHealthcare makes telehealth more accessible while taking on community challenges
The sense of community had been strong throughout the nation since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. In North Carolina,...
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...
Florida International University faces coronavirus-related challenges head-on
To help minimize the impact of the coronavirus on the local community, Florida International University tapped into its global roots...
Combating those individuals who are finding opportunity in other people’s struggles
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Economic recovery is rooted in a strong entrepreneurial community
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UnitedHealthcare is stepping up in a BIG way
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Great journalism & strong entrepreneurial community are of the utmost importance during this crisis
During times of crisis, the emphasis on being able to circulate the most current news and happenings is heightened ten-fold....
David Zellers
Montgomery County continues assisting the business community by way of MontcoStrong grant program
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Frank Hibbard
This is not the first time the mayor of Clearwater, FL has had to lead his city through a crisis
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Telemedicine and continued education are just part of the future for a world post-pandemic
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What it truly means to ‘flatten the curve’ and what that could entail in the near future
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UnitedHealthcare is stepping up as global leaders as the world looks towards a future post-COVID-19
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Gaston County’s foresight critical in combating the coronavirus
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Forward thinking gave this bank an advantage in processing PPP loan applications
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Getting people back to work and building the economy is Partnership Gwinnett’s top priority
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This hospitality leader is finding the silver lining even in the current COVID-19 pandemic
The hospitality industry in the United States has taken a massive blow in the fight against COVID-19 as stay at...
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New patient volume is down for this specialty outpatient provider
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USF is going the extra mile to assist their students through the pandemic
Even during times of economic prosperity, a large portion of college students are financially strapped. Now faced with the fallout...
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Switching to all online education was just the start, this uni is also tackling community-wide needs
Education in the United States had to quickly adapt and change in the wake of COVID-19, as did the student...
Healthcare heroes are going to continue to be challenged in wake of COVID-19
Healthcare systems have truly been put to the test throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only have they had to be...
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Tampa General’s John Couris selected for Gov DeSantis’s task force to reopen Florida’s economy
As Florida prepares to turn the page and start slowly reopening businesses in an effort to stimulate the economy after...
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COVID-19 has had a profound impact on the world as a whole, the effects of which, both positive and negative,...
Miami-Dade is working to protect business in the COVID crisis
As COVID-19 began to rapidly spread throughout the country, the severity of the economic impact it would have was quickly...
Patient zero leads the way in Miami
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