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Business Sentiment poll shows growing optimism in Southern regions

Writer: Andrea Teran ​​3 min read April 2024 — ​​In the first quarter of 2024, business leaders across the U.S. South expressed continued optimism about the regional economy, with the latest Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) highlighting sustained growth in economic sentiment, revenue expectations, and employment outlook. The CABSS

Spotlight On: DeAnna Thomas, Executive Director, Lake Technical College

3 min read February 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, DeAnna Thomas, executive director of Lake Technical College, discussed the differences between Lake Tech's model and that of traditional universities, the partnerships it maintains to meet the evolving needs of industries and communities, and how the school is leveraging

2024-02-23T08:25:40-05:00February 23rd, 2024|Economy, Education, Greater Orlando, Spotlight On|

Southern business sentiment closes out 2023 on a higher note

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read January 2024 — Public and private sector leaders in the U.S. Southern markets covered by Capital Analytics’ annual business reviews expressed opportunities to overcome economic headwinds amid a nationwide downturn in labor demand, easing inflation, and stabilized interest rates to cap off the final

Cannabis advocate set to lead no-cost business training program for small businesses

Writer: Vittorio Parravano 2 min read January 2023 — Cannabis startups in New Jersey are another step closer to receiving business support after Jersey City cannabis attorney Jessica Gonzalez and her law firm Veridis Quo LLC were selected by The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) to lead and represent

2023-01-11T09:25:30-05:00January 11th, 2023|Economy, North & Central Jersey, South Jersey|

What to expect with Florida’s new toll relief program

Writer: Vittorio Parravano 2 min read January 2023 — Frequent commuters can expect more savings in 2023 with the help of Florida’s new Toll Relief program, which began on Jan. 1. “This program is expected to benefit approximately 1.2 million drivers and will save the average commuter nearly $400 in

Congress up for grabs as Republicans secure a win in North Carolina

  Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read November 2022 — As the dust begins to settle after election night, North Carolina sees blue islands amidst a wider red sea as Republican Ted Budd secured a significant win over Democrat challenger Cheri Beasley.  Mirroring aspects of the urban-rural divide, North Carolina’s

2022-11-28T08:24:40-05:00November 10th, 2022|Charlotte, Economy, Elections, Government, Raleigh-Durham|

Triangle’s postsecondary leaders assess affordability

Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read August 2022 — As the education sector digests President Joe Biden’s decision to move forward with federal student loan forgiveness, a handful of other opportunities for affordability are also under discussion. Between federal Pell Grants, capital campaigns and statewide policies, the Triangle’s leaders in

2022-08-24T15:45:49-04:00August 24th, 2022|Economy, Education, Government, Raleigh-Durham|

Post-primary recap: Current status of Minnesota’s gubernatorial election

Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  August 2022 — With the dust having settled from the August primary race, the stage is set for the Minnesota governor’s race between incumbent Tim Walz and challenger Scott Jensen, with mudslinging and shifting positions making for a competitive election. While Minnesota has often