Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read February 2022 — After an exceptional year for the industry, banking and financial leaders in Tampa Bay are confident in the region’s economic potential. As an active participant in the process of economic recovery, the industry is doubling down on the efforts to make
2 min read November 2021 — Interim President Pamela Chally at the University of North Florida stated in an interview with Invest: that Jacksonville is “the biggest small town there ever was due to the close working connections and interactions within the community.” She noted how business in the city
2 min read November 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, Rick Pullum, president of One Florida Bank, discussed the lender’s background and success as a new player in the Central Florida landscape. “I think that the demand for what we are doing as a local bank and the businesses
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August 2021 — The Raleigh-Durham market’s long-seeded embrace of technology, education and innovation has set the stage for continued development and construction in the face of COVID-19 and beyond. A growing population, stable unemployment rates and a regional approach to economic development focused on
Writer: Joey Garrand 3 min read July 2021 — The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation within the banking industry, forcing individuals to use technology for their banking needs at a time when face-to-face wasn’t an option. While some have anticipated a return of clients to branch locations as the economy
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — While 2020 saw the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tampa Bay’s banks and financial institutions were on the frontlines ensuring the business community remained serviced and protected over some of the most challenging and uncertain months that any business faced. At
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — A new era is coming to the Town of Chapel Hill as areas like Downtown attract greater commercial development, which not only will generate more job opportunities for the community but will also diversify the town’s tax base. Pam Hemminger, the
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — As the Philadelphia market recovers from the pandemic, Chester County is positioning itself to continue to attract new residents while serving the current needs of the local community. Rent and utility assistance, addressing internet access and quality of life improvements characterize
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — Tampa Bay is growing a tech ecosystem that is not only disruptive but also inclusive. Tonya Elmore, president and CEO of the Tampa Bay Innovation Center, spoke with Invest: and shared her vision of the region’s future, while also discussing progress
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read April 2021 — Community colleges have historically acted as economic engines to assist people recovering from downturns, regardless of the root cause. In an interview with Invest:, Dr. Ken Atwater, president of Hillsborough Community College, discusses the importance of hybrid learning environments to continue
