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Ensuring new generations are set for success in tomorrow’s economy

An ever-evolving economy requires an ever-evolving strategy to keep up with market needs. With Invest:Insights, Commissioner of Washington County Diana Irey Vaughan discussed strategies the county is pursuing in an effort to serve a community and economy that is constantly innovating and changing.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tydwz8yRDg&list=PLBiJT_0XcdGjPmvEZ55S4Uxnl7RMcNO9B&index=11

Catering to a 21st century economy and facilitating economic growth

Meeting the needs of a constantly evolving 21st century economy is top of mind for public leadership. With Invest:Insights, Commissioner of Fayette County, PA Scott Dunn discussed creative ways the county is utilizing local quality of life assets to drive economic development in today’s landscape. Dunn also shared avenues being

Spotlight On: Bob Gordon, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

4 min read March 2022 — New Jersey is taking ambitious strides in addressing climate change and is striving to increase its reliance on renewable energy.  Commissioner Bob Gordon of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities spoke with Invest about the state’s clean energy initiatives, including its groundbreaking efforts

Tackling the tough challenges of pandemic while still making strides to improve the county

Handling the challenges of the pandemic has been tough for the most established of leaderships, so the relatively new administration of Bucks County was truly put to the test from the offset of COVID. The commission, which prior to the pandemic were already making significant strides to make Bucks County

Georgia flexes economic development muscles despite COVID challenges

While there is no economic development playbook for the pandemic landscape, The Georgia Department Of Economic Development saw robust job growth over a number of industries. For example, the Peach State saw a 70% job growth in manufacturing food processing and logistics, Commissioner Pat Wilson told Invest:Insights. The state is

Kenneth Welch helps to guide Pinellas County’s community through its next phase of reopening

The Pinellas County Commission has been overloaded with anti-mask advocates requesting the ordinance be repealed. Although COVID-19 cases have slowed in Pinellas County, Commissioner Kenneth Welch remains cautious against eliminating the very tool that has helped regulate the spread of the coronavirus. The board of commissioners is also working in