Writer: Eleana Teran 4 min read March 2024 — The business and technological landscapes continue to shift under the influence of emerging trends and economic challenges, and financial consultants like Robert Turner and Mark Yusko are leading the charge in redefining how companies access funding, leverage technology and address current
3 min read March 2024 — Lee Fite, regional president at Fifth Third Bank, talked to Invest: about the growth the bank has experienced in North and South Carolina, its investments in developing a branch network, and hiring talent in the Research Triangle. Fite also discussed the importance of employing
3 min read March 2024 — With the third edition of the Invest: Raleigh-Durham business publication nearing completion, over 200 industry leaders and executives will gather at City Club Raleigh to celebrate the official release of the publication as well as share their insights on the regional economy. The leadership
3 min read February 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Stewart Patch, regional president of Dogwood State Bank, discussed the challenges that the failure of some banks at the beginning of 2023 has caused in the banking industry. He also talked about the impact of rising interest rates on
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read February 2024 — In another step to enhance adult online education and address workforce needs, a nonprofit ed-tech startup created post-pandemic recently launched its first online degree programs in information technology and nursing in conjunction with the University of North Carolina system. The initiative,
3 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Timothy Humphrey, chief analytics officer, North Carolina senior state executive, and RTP senior location executive at IBM, talked about the advantages that the Research Triangle offers to the technology market. He also talked about the factors that make North
4 min read February 2024 — Open banking is the direction in which Mary Willis, president and CEO of Fidelity Bank, sees the financial world heading. She sat down with Invest: to discuss Fidelity’s recent accomplishments, the biggest challenges facing the banking sector, and how the bank is supporting the
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read January 2024 — The Triangle, recognized for its dynamic economy, has become a hub of activity with companies and individuals moving to the region from across the country. The metro area's population in 2024 has experienced a 2.39% increase year-over-year, ranking it second among
4 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Matt Winters, managing director of JLL, discussed the landscape for the commercial real estate industry in North Carolina, emphasizing his work as a tenant representation broker in the office and industrial sectors. Winters delved into the challenges posed by
3 min read January 2024 — Invest: spoke with Jo Allen, president of Meredith College, about recent construction projects, why the institution strives for paid internships for their students, how they are addressing DEI and what they are doing to address some of higher education’s most pressing challenges. What have
