Environment
Miami BIDs Put Customer First, Profits Later
By Sara Warden2 min read October 2019 — As commercial real estate evolves and retail stores move online, Miami’s authorities are addressing vacancy rates with an innovative business improvement district (BID) program that unites private business and local store owners...
Top 5 Tourism Drivers for The Palm Beaches
By Max Crampton-Thomas4 min read October 2019 — With more than 8 million visitors to Palm Beach County in 2018, it’s no secret that tourism is the driving force behind the economy in The Palm Beaches. Last year, these visitors generated $7.4 billion in economic...
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 choice when getting from point A to point B. As the population in the United States has grown exponentially year over year, so has the dependency on...
Healthcare Sector Rapidly Expanding in Orlando
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read October 2019 — Orlando’s population has increased rapidly over the last few years, making it one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the United States. As the city continues to grow, local healthcare organizations are immersed in...
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 around the economic hub that is the city of Fort Lauderdale. While it may be the most universally recognized city in Broward, it is...
Blue Zoning Orlando
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read SEPTEMBER 2019 — A new community assessment and feasibility analysis in Orange County is aiming to transform and improve local residents’ wellness and reduce health risks to make the county a more prosperous place to live, work and...
Top 5 Reasons St. Petersburg is the Place for Young Professionals
Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read July 2019 — St. Petersburg, a community and city deeply entrenched in Florida’s history since being incorporated in 1903, is now in the midst of a revitalization and what is being deemed the city’s second golden age. Thanks to...
Spotlight on: Troy McLellan, CEO, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
By Max Crampton-Thomas July 20192 min read JULY 2019 — Boca Raton is often associated with beautiful beaches, luxury homes and an elevated lifestyle, but the city at the southernmost point of Palm Beach County is also a bustling economic hub of activity. The economic...
Spotlight On: 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 goal of becoming the premier economic powerhouse in South Florida. The significant population and business growth in the area is a testament to the...
Governor Wolf Declares Statewide Disaster Emergency
January 2018 — Back in October, President Trump declared the opioid crisis a national health emergency. While the national rate of drug overdose is 16.3 per 100,000 people, that number is more than double in Pennsylvania: 36.5 per 100,000 people. In 2016 alone, drug...