1. Face off: The Triangle’s rural counties talk growth and balance
The spotlight on the Triangle continued to expand in 2022, and some of the fastest-growing counties, like Lee and Johnston, have been the primary beneficiaries of this growth. John Crumpton, county manager of Lee County and Chris Johnson, Johnston County’s Director of Economic Development, discussed with Invest: their plans for this ongoing growth, priorities to sustain it and more.
2. 2023 Spotlight: Signs of continued growth in the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities are expected to continue thriving in 2023, with diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing and technology playing an expanded role. The region boasts a strong sense of community and high quality of life, making it attractive to businesses and individuals alike. Despite current economic challenges, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is expected to continue to grow into a regional hub for business and creative industries.
3. Face Off: How arts and culture are championing Jacksonville’s development
From green space prioritization to public art partnerships with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the arts and culture industry has been an important piece of economic development in Northeast Florida over the last year. Diana Donovan, executive director of the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park’s Executive Director Liz McCoy shared their thoughts with Invest: on the necessity of their organizations and industry in the region’s continued growth.
4. Philadelphia leaders share their outlook and priorities for 2023
As the New Year approaches, Philadelphia’s top brass in the public and private sectors are looking ahead with a focus on future growth and development. Invest: spoke with leaders across diverse industries to learn their perspectives on the city’s outlook and their priorities for 2023. After a solid year of recovery in 2022, the region is poised to make the most of the opportunities ahead.
5. Netflix in New Jersey: How streaming will boost the state’s economy
Pittsburgh is a thriving city with a diverse economy that is poised for continued success in 2023. From its booming manufacturing and healthcare industries to its burgeoning tech scene, the City of Bridges is expecting further growth at a time when the economy is experiencing new challenges.
6. 2023 Spotlight: Cincinnati’s on a roll
Cincinnati and its surrounding municipalities had a busy 2022 between investment announcements and doubling down on entrepreneurial initiatives and economic diversification. It’s no surprise that 2023 is anticipated to be more of the same, with the seeds planted over the past two years coming to fruition.
