Palm Beach County

Palm Beach film industry is writing its own script

Writer: Chérie Lynn Canada 3 min read March 2024 — Over the past three decades, the film and television industry in Palm Beach County has made a significant economic impact, contributing more than $3 billion to the local economy. This figure includes expenditures such as on-location shoots, hotel accommodations, and

Palm Beach County’s economic growth shifts gears, inflation and housing needs persist

2 min read February 2024 — In recent years, Palm Beach County has shifted gears in terms of economic activity and growth to become a more diverse business ecosystem with job opportunities across finance, professional services, real estate, and other sectors. “We’ve had a tremendous wave of excitement in Palm

2024-02-19T09:28:46-05:00February 19th, 2024|Banking & Finance, Economy, Launch Conference, Palm Beach|

Spotlight On: Daniel Sheehan, President, Vista Bancshares

4 min read December 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Daniel Sheehan, president of Vista Bancshares, discussed the bank's recent successes, key industry trends, and future strategies. He highlighted the bank’s growth amid industry challenges, opportunities arising from capital migration, and the bank's unique position in Palm Beach County.

2023-12-21T11:18:12-05:00December 20th, 2023|Banking & Finance, Palm Beach, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Michael Burke, Superintendent, The School District of Palm Beach County

2 min read November 2023 — School District of Palm Beach County superintendent Michael Burke sat down with Invest: to discuss the long list of priorities made to ensure public schools remain competitive in South Florida’s educational environment, addressing learning loss and strategies to bring in more teachers.  What highlights

2023-12-08T14:36:31-05:00November 13th, 2023|Education, Palm Beach, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Carla Lovett, Executive Director, SouthTech Schools

2 min read August 2023 — Carla Lovett, executive director at SouthTech Schools, sat for an interview with Invest: where she talked about alternative pathways, such as apprenticeship programs, to address the teacher labor shortage, the role that charter schools play in Palm Beach County’s educational sector and the importance

2023-08-16T10:36:48-04:00August 16th, 2023|Education, Palm Beach, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Kelly Smallridge, President & CEO, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County

2 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, talked about how Palm Beach County has become a magnet for financial services and life sciences companies, how they incorporate sustainable development in their growth, and

2023-07-06T11:33:36-04:00July 6th, 2023|Economy, Palm Beach, Spotlight On|

Florida’s tax structure is appealing but remarkably challenging

Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read September — While newcomers to Florida are immediately welcomed upon arrival by sunshine, pristine beaches and lively cities and towns, transitioning to the state’s advantageous tax structure can be a remarkably difficult challenge, specifically for individuals who have multiple residences. “What is not to

2022-12-28T15:04:35-05:00September 22nd, 2021|Banking & Finance, Economy, Palm Beach|

Spotlight On: Verdenia Baker, County Administrator, Palm Beach County

Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Verdenia Baker, county administrator for Palm Beach County, talked to Invest: about how Palm Beach County has persevered throughout the pandemic and where it’s focusing its efforts moving forward. “We work closely with our cities and with the development community to

2022-07-14T03:17:14-04:00August 23rd, 2021|Economy, Palm Beach, Spotlight On|