Writer: Joshua Andino
2 min read November 2022 — Palm Beach County is having its time in the sun, basking in what has been a banner year. This success and growth is noted throughout Invest: Palm Beach 2022-2023, the fourth and latest edition of the business intelligence publication from Capital Analytics Associates. Handling this robust growth will be one of the main focuses of the official Invest: Palm Beach 2022-2023 Launch Conference on Dec. 8 at The Ben Hotel.
During the launch of Invest: Palm Beach 2022-2023, local industry and community leaders will come together to discuss the region’s business climate and how they are capturing current economic tailwinds to ensure long-term prosperity for all. The event will feature three panel discussions that will center on the synergies between the region’s healthcare and educational ecosystems, the current state of development for the area’s real estate, infrastructure, and construction sectors, and the county’s burgeoning economy and what strategic growth, whether organic or inorganic, looks like.
“We are so excited to celebrate the release of our fourth edition of Invest: Palm Beach and showcase the leaders making the county a national powerhouse of economic growth and opportunity,” Capital Analytics’ President and CEO Abby Melone said. “Few companies deliver the in-depth business analysis we do for the markets we cover, including Palm Beach County. We are proud to present the ongoing transformation of the region in our annual report.”
Sign-in at the conference is set to begin at 10:00AM with a breakfast networking hour. Abby Melone will be presenting the opening remarks at 11:00AM. Three ensuing panel discussions will tail Mrs. Melone’s speech. Two keynote addresses will be delivered by Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of Palm Beach County’s Business Development Board, and Mayor Keith James of the City of West Palm Beach.
The first panel, Twin Pillars: How the Healthcare and Education sectors can underpin the future economy of Palm Beach County and the challenges that are arising, will feature panelists including Marie Been, Vice President of Network Development for , Florida Blue; Dean Julie Pilitsis of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine; Daniel Gropper, dean of the College of Business at Florida Atlantic University; and Dr. Ralph Maurer, head of school at Oxbridge Academy. The panel will be moderated by Dr. David Christiansen, the Chief of Schools for Charter Schools USA.
The final panel, Capital Costs: Pursuing strategic growth amid market downturns and what opportunity looks like in a changing environment, will cover how the region’s economy presents opportunities for growth, mergers and acquisitions. Presented by Marc List, senior managing director for CBIZ, the panelists will include Andrew Duffell, president, Research Park at Florida Atlantic University; Raphael Clemente, executive director of the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority; Phillip Ward, managing partner of Ward Damon; and Ian Goldberger, CPA Principal of Transaction Advisory, Business Consulting Services at Kaufman Rossin. Moderating the discussion is Troy McLellan, president of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.
Hundreds of high-level guests and officials from across South Florida are expected to attend the in-person conference. Click here to register.
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About Capital Analytics & Invest: Palm Beach 2022-2023
Capital Analytics is an integrated media platform that produces in-depth business intelligence through its annual print and digital economic reviews, high-impact conferences and events and top-level interviews via its video platform, Invest:Insights.
The Invest: Palm Beach 2022-2023 report provides an in-depth look at what makes the region’s economy tick and the challenges that remain from the perspective of over 150 local leaders and elected officials.
The steady supply of a well-educated workforce along with the strong, collaborative environment among academic communities, state and local government and private industry have bolstered Palm Beach County and made the region a popular landing point for businesses and residents alike.
Invest: Palm Beach looks at the region’s key industries, including financial services, real estate, technology, tourism, and infrastructure, that drive the local economy. Palm Beach County has enjoyed continuous growth and economic expansion in recent years, fuelled by business friendly policies and a number of business relocations and expansions during and after the pandemic. Based on this solid foundation, the region is poised to continue its robust growth in the years to come.
For more information, contact:
Max Crampton-Thomas
Regional Editor
305-523-9708 Ext: 233
