Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read September 2022 — For those moving out of the center of Philadelphia and into the suburbs, Moorestown and Haddonfield are on the short list of communities considered. With Invest:, Mayor of Moorestown Nicole Gillespie and Mayor of Haddonfield Colleen Bianco Bezich shared the growth
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read September 2022 — While Philadelphia has transformed itself from a brain drain to a brain magnet, the next step for the region’s higher education sector is to focus locally on underserved populations. There are over 350,000 students in the Greater Philadelphia area and the
Writer: Joey Garrand 3 min read August 2022 — Rising interest rates and an inflationary environment have put further strain on homebuyers, particularly first-time homebuyers. Invest: spoke with Antonio Atacan, CEO of Venture Philly Group, and Joan Docktor, president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors, to determine where the
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2022 — As the electoral landscape shifts, Pennsylvania’s midterm races are an essential piece in the Democrats' strategy to hold onto the Senate as a potential “red wave” looms. After what has shaped up to be a strong month for the Biden Administration,
3 min read August 2022 — Jami McKeon, chair of legal firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, discussed with Invest: the current evolution of the firm and industry. Topics such as diversity and mental health are becoming much more prominent across the industry, and Morgan Lewis, soon to have its 150th
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read August 2022 — While many neighborhoods in Philadelphia have been ignored by developers and capital in recent decades, efforts are underway to spark investment within these overlooked communities. “Philadelphia has a ton of great neighborhoods with great assets, but they have seen very little
Writer: Lincoln Warstler 2 min read August 2022 — What many saw as a trendy fad that deserved little attention is now turning into a multibillion-dollar industry and it’s taking hold in Pennsylvania. By 2025, the global esports industry will generate revenues over $1.86 billion with a total viewership of 640
3 min read August 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Jennifer Berrier, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, talked about some of the initiatives that are underway to provide residents with equitable access to jobs of the future and to upskill them so they can earn
3 min read August 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Mark Biedermann, senior vice president and division head for Valley Bank, talked about the bank’s unique place in the Philadelphia market, the impact of the Federal Reserve’s rate increases and how technology has become “the equalizer in our industry.”
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read June 2022— With Philadelphia winning a spot as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, experts say the windfall could total $460 million of economic impact and 500,000 visitors to the city. “Philadelphia is committed to ensuring that hosting this event has
