3 min read January 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Thad Rutherford, president and CEO of planned-community developer Southstar, shared insights into the company's transformative journey. Rutherford discussed its strategic decision to rebrand, highlighting the shift toward fewer but more impactful projects. Originating as a family business 23 years
2 min read January 2024 — Cementing Dallas/Fort Worth’s position as a national leader and working together for continued growth will be central themes at the official Invest: Dallas/Fort Worth Launch Conference. The event, which will take place on Feb. 8th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Gilley’s,
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read December 2023 — From launching the Juncture, an Innovation Hub, to embarking on the construction of a new VA clinic, the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Garner have demonstrated their commitment to innovation, community engagement, education, and cultural enhancement. Under the
2 min read December 2023 — The arts in Palm Beach County are back in a big way. The sector was the hardest hit during the pandemic but audiences are coming back and the cultural landscape is one of the reasons people are moving to the area, said Joanna
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 3 min read October 2023 — The highly anticipated University of Florida West Palm Beach campus plans recently fell through after a monthslong delay and concerns over the naming of the campus. The university’s Global Technology and Innovation Campus was expected to elevate the educational offerings in
2 min read August 2023 – In an interview with Invest:, Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of startup hub Embarc Collective, talked about how the organization has been disrupting the traditional support model for tech entrepreneurs, the growth of Tampa Bay’s startup ecosystem and providing individualized coaching and support to local startups.
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 4 min read August 2023 — It’s back to school time, and the education options in the K-12 space are abundant. Tailoring children’s educational experience has become a priority for many parents — choosing between public, private, home school, charter and religious affiliated schooling. While legislation on
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read July 2023 — Boston's primary and secondary schools create pathways for students to attend some of the world’s best colleges. In a rapidly evolving academic world, local educational institutions are setting the pace, often outdoing themselves in delivering top-notch learning. Invest: met with two
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — The University of Florida’s highly anticipated West Palm Beach campus has been paused over naming issues for the school between a key developer in the project and officials. Despite this setback, the county continues to support the development, said Kelly Smallridge,
3 min read January 2023 — Melvin Carter, mayor of Saint Paul, spoke with Invest: and shared his strategies for aiding members of his community. With projects addressing economic growth, housing accessibility, public safety and urban development, Carter said he is working toward a decisively better future for Saint Paul.
