Spotlight On: Jesse Flowers, Community President, CenterState Bank
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 minute read November 2019 — Staying competitive and emerging as a leader in a crowded banking field takes smart growth strategies, remaining cognizant of trends in the industry and an ever-increasing focus on the technological wants and...
Spotlight On: David Druey, South Florida Regional President, Centennial Bank
By: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — Connectivity to the community is the key differentiator when it comes to the variety of banks in the region, David Druey, South Florida regional president for Centennial Bank, told Invest:. He also raised some...
Spotlight On: Frank Dame, EVP & COO , Clearwater Marine Aquarium
By: Max Crampton-Thomas2 min read November 2019 — The city of Clearwater has a lot of enticing offerings within its borders, ranging from the No. 1 beach in the United States to a multitude of arts and cultural options. One of the most widely recognizable features of...
Spotlight On: Brett Gray, Managing Principal, Cushman & Wakefield
By: Felipe Rivas 2 min read November 2019 - In the last few years, the Charlotte Metro Area has enjoyed consistent growth, thanks largely to its strong banking sector. As the region continues to grow, Charlotte’s economy is diversifying and attracting large companies...
James Fox, President, Maddox Group
By Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — To be successful in the construction industry, a company needs to be flexible and cognizant about the sector’s constant state of change. A construction company also needs to be wary that even with new...
Spotlight On: Courtney Orr, Ybor Development Manager, Ybor City Development Corporation
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — Founded in the late 1800s, Ybor City is not only a staple in the Tampa Bay region but in the entire state of Florida. While it is not geographically large, Tampa Bay’s National Historic Landmark District has quite...
Spotlight On: Chuck Hurchalla, President, Evolution Energy Partners
By Yolanda Rivas 2 min read October 2019 — Energy efficiency and sustainability are hot topics of conversation across all industries and organizations, public or private. Numerous organizations are now embracing eco-friendly alternatives to reduce their impact on the...
Spotlight On: Gary Gagnon, President & CEO, Gagnon Development
Writer: Yolanda Rivas 2 min read October 2019 — Gary Gagnon’s family has been involved in the real estate industry since the 1930s. Gagnon decided to follow in his family’s footsteps by creating Gagnon Development, LLC and Gagnon Real Estate Investments, LLC. He also...
Spotlight On: Daniels Ikajevs, Chairman, The Ring Workspaces
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read October 2019 — As the need for office space continues unabated, innovative solutions like coworking spaces are rising to fill the gap. One such coworking space is The Ring, which is a state-of-the-art co-working space with an...
Spotlight On: Jeffrey Mylton, Charlotte Market President, HomeTrust Bank
By Felipe Rivas 2 min read October 2019 — The Charlotte Metro Area is home to a plethora of banks and financial institutions. While local and nationally-recognized banks provide similar services, many residents prefer to go to a local bank for their banking needs....