Writer: Chérie Lynn Canada 2 min read February 2024 — While consumer sentiment in the Sunshine State kicked off 2024 at its highest level in two years, increasing 3.3 points to 72.8 in January, Florida still lags behind the national average as inflation remains higher in markets such as Tampa
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read June 2023 — The banking and financial services sector has seen greater volatility over the last six months than a number of other industries. Despite the challenges however, Florida banks have managed to weather the potential downstream impacts fairly well thanks to the state’s
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2023 – Earlier last week, Tampa got its first Michelin star restaurants ever. Unveiled at an invite-only ceremony at Miami’s Loan Depot Park on Thursday, the prestigious Michelin Guide announced which restaurants had received its vaunted stars. Of the stars bestowed to Florida
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2022 — In the wake of the pandemic, typically-out-of-sight building systems such as air conditioning and filtration took on greater importance in building designs, highlighting the role of the often unsung but key players in the construction process: design engineers. Buildings are usually
2 min read June 2022 — Tampa Bay is the place to be when it comes to real estate investment. With significant amounts of dry powder and an overperforming office market, Brian Katz, founder and CEO of Katz Capital, spoke with Invest: and shared his insights on the latest trends
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read May 2022— Despite an increase in demand for professionals with a background in technology, soft skills and critical thinking remain a vital component of what employers expect in the workplace. As a result, schools are committed to continue offering a curriculum with a strong
2 min read May 2022 — Tampa has become such an attractive city to live in that it is a magnet for talent, which leads companies to want to establish themselves in the city. As a result, David Bevirt, executive vice president of corporate leasing and strategy for real estate
Fostering a dynamic, diverse business community is key to the current and future success of Tampa Bay's economy. With Invest:Insights, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay Diane Cortes discussed the rapidly changing demographic landscape, creative ways the local hispanic business community is innovating in the region
2 min read May 2022 — In a conversation with Invest:, President Patricia Okker of New College of Florida discussed the distinguishing attributes of the college and its unique approach to its curriculum. She shared how higher education has evolved, the importance of being involved in the career process and
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2022 — The lending space is changing, largely due to the popularity of the Small Business Administration (SBA)-backed loans and their newfound popularity after a banner 2021. While fintechs and bank consolidation may provide more attention-grabbing headlines, a more subtle but perhaps even
