3 min read May 2023 — Carlos Buqueras, president & CEO of SeaPort Manatee spoke with Invest: about how e-commerce has changed traditional retailing methods and its positive effect on several industries. He also discussed how inflation and labor challenges impact the port, while also touching on the rise of
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021 — After what was a sour cycle for the industry over the last year, rising demand for conventions has Orange County turning lemons into lemonade. The Orange County Convention Center is gearing up for a busy second half of the year as
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read April 2021 — Over the course of six days, nearly $60 billion of global trade was disrupted during the Suez Canal incident. The incident is helping to further the argument for nearshoring (moving operations to a nearby country) with regard to trade with the
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 minute read March 2021 — With Atlanta set to out-pace the national COVID-19 recovery rate, the city and the airline industry based there have seen sustained investment in anticipation of a strong post-pandemic recovery. Whether on the ground or in the skies, the industry is looking
By: Sara Warden 2 min read March 2020 — Despite Coronavirus concerns, this year’s MODEX conference is going ahead as scheduled on March 9-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The conference attracts 900 exhibitors and, as logistics companies, all have a stake in the developments currently fragmenting the
Invest: Miami speaks to Nicholas Remillard, President & CEO, World Strategic Forum What was the initial vision of the World Strategic Forum, and how has it developed over the years to what we see today? A lot of the forums in Miami deal with solely Latin America, but we want to
Having just joined Swire from their Hong Kong headquarters, what can you tell us about Miami’s similarities and differences? Hong Kong is geographically predisposed to be the trade link with China and the rest of the world. You have the protection of Hong Kong with rule of law as well
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Southeast U.S. and Latin America Chairman Mel Martinez discusses the blurring of the local and international in South Florida’s banking sector As it pertains to the banking sector, what sets South Florida apart from other major U.S. markets? South Florida is an economy dominated by small
How can Miami-Dade better support the growth of startups? Miami is a robust and sophisticated ecosystem that supports startups. Opportunities for improvement include access to additional sources of capital – particularly on the seed level below $1 million and Series B funding with a level of $10 million to $20
Invest: Miami speaks with Akbar Al-Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways Miami-Dade County holds a crucial space in both the U.S. and global travel markets. Its aviation industry is evolving to bring more passengers into and out of Miami International Airport (MIA), with improved operations and safety, and a focus on delivering
