Writer: Chérie Lynn Canada 3 min read March 2024 — Florida’s Space Coast closed out 2023 with 72 launches, a record year, according to aerospace economic development agency Space Florida. The boosted launch activity signals the state’s interest in becoming a global leader in aerospace research and investment, serving as
3 min read April 2024 –In an interview with Invest:, Rebekah Arthur, president and CEO of Seminole County Chamber, talked about the advantages that the Greater Orlando region offers to businesses to relocate and expand. She also underlined how the chamber works with county and local officers, its members, and
In an interview with Invest:, Mark Tester, executive director of the Orange County Convention Center, talked about the impact that investments in facilities for sport tourism will have on Orlando’s tourism sector and the recovery in attendance rates after COVID-19 because of people having more flexible schedules. How have attendance
Wendy Cox Blair, executive director of the Arbor School of Central Florida, talked to Invest: about how the school’s use of project-based learning and universal-design learning allows students to learn the content in alternative ways that meet their specific needs. She also highlighted how the school has adopted technology as
Invest: spoke with Kevin Thibault, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, to discuss Orlando International Airport’s extraordinary growth while renovating terminals and partnering in the region to create seamless mobility for residents and visitors. "Our goals and objectives are structured around four priorities: people, connection, community, and innovation," he
Frank Sheppard, managing partner of RumbergerKirk, sat down with Invest: to discuss integrating artificial intelligence into the law firm, the importance of company culture in talent retention, and anticipated trends, including future tort litigation. “Tort reform was a big issue in the past year and continues to be a subject
3 min read March 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Joe Losch, market president for Central Florida and Senior Vice President of Ameris Bank, talked about the growth opportunities that the population and business expansion in Orlando offers the bank. He also talked about the bank’s strategy to leverage
In an interview with Invest:, Jesse Martinez, former general manager at the Alfond Inn, discussed the hotel's expansion, technological advancements, and strategies for staff retention. He highlighted the evolving hospitality landscape and the inn's prospects. Over the last year, what have been some highlights and achievements for The Alfond Inn?
Invest: spoke with Robert Agrusa, president and CEO of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, about its Heart of Hospitality program, which helps to promote advancement in the sector, its multifaceted education program designed for workforce development in the hospitality industry, and record funding for Visit Florida. What are
Invest: spoke with Anil Menon, Dean of the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, about the school’s new initiative called The Center for AI Edge, which is focused on “executive decision-making, governance, and decisions.” Menon also noted that Crummer “wrote the book” on business by having the largest
