finance

Leaders explore the financial past, present, and future of Tampa Bay

Writer: Jerrica DuBois 3 min read November 2023 — Collaboration, the impact of technology, and providing top-tier client service were key areas of focus for Paul Allen, Sean Simpson, and Damon Moorer at the recent Invest: Tampa Bay 2023 leadership summit.  The second panel, ‘Financially Sound: Evaluating how the last

2023-12-08T14:24:56-05:00November 16th, 2023|Banking & Finance, Economy, Launch Conference, Tampa Bay|

Spotlight On: Peter Dontas, Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo

3 min read December 2022 — Peter Dontas, executive vice president of Wells Fargo, talked to Invest: about why New Jersey is an amazing location to do business, Wells Fargo’s involvement in community work and how the banking industry is transforming due to technological advancements. What have been some of

Spotlight On: Audrey Russo, President & CEO, Pittsburgh Technology Council

2 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Audrey Russo, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, talked about some of the philanthropic initiatives that have been put in place to give women and people of color more opportunities to learn software development and land high-paying

2022-09-06T13:17:48-04:00September 6th, 2022|Economy, Pittsburgh, Spotlight On|

Tampa Bay’s top financial advisors weigh in on literacy, education and more

Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read August 2022 — In 2022 professionals in wealth management and financial advisory are focused on client education, long-term thinking and consistency. In Tampa Bay, leaders spoke with Invest: to discuss how they are watching their sector evolve to meet the needs of an ever-changing

2022-08-31T14:14:36-04:00August 31st, 2022|Economy, Professional Services, Tampa Bay|

Florida Business leaders remain bullish despite heightened downturn talk

Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read August 2022 — Whether it’s being called another bad quarter, a downturn, a slowdown or even a recession, last week’s national news cycle warned that preparations are in order. Despite the past few months of negative economic news, Florida’s business leaders have mostly remained

Atlanta sees growth as an epicenter for the financial industry

Writer: Caty Hirst 2 min read April 2022 — The Atlanta financial market is booming, with success stories ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local banks, and from traditional mortgages and small business loans to venture capital firms diving into fintech.  Banks announcing relocations or expansions in the Atlanta metro

2022-07-11T06:00:50-04:00April 14th, 2022|Atlanta, Banking & Finance, Economy|

Personal finances are a public concern — and now education is a must

Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read March 2022— For years, leaders in the public and private sectors have advocated for the promotion of financial literacy among younger generations. Now that high-school students in Florida are required to pass a personal finance course upon graduation, the expectation is for an improvement

2022-07-13T06:22:39-04:00March 30th, 2022|Economy, Education, Tampa Bay|