1. New development district to help connect Central Florida via rail
Universal recently filed a petition to establish the Shingle Creek Transit Utility Community Development District, marking the first concrete step toward Brightline’s westward expansion across Orlando, and eventually, Tampa.
2. Face Off: Accounting leaders sound off on the market
Whether the economy is booming or is in a downturn, whether business is good or faltering, accountants will continue to be in demand. Moises Ariza, office managing partner of Marcum LLP, and Brian George, managing partner of CALAS Group, shared their thoughts with Invest: on the current state of the accounting profession and where they believe the industry is heading.
3. Twin Cities leaders set priorities for future growth
As the Twin Cities’ business community continues to evolve, local business leaders are sharpening their focus on their plans for the future. In interviews with Invest:, leaders from a diverse range of industries share their priorities, top concerns and strategies for assessing the changing needs of the community and meeting the demands of the local economy.
4. Polk County: Central Florida’s nascent tech & manufacturing hub
As Florida continues to experience strong growth, so does Central Florida and Polk County, pegging the region’s future to the skyrocketing demand for tech and advanced manufacturing jobs that continue to transform the landscape.
5. Cannabis advocate set to lead no-cost business training program for small businesses
Cannabis startups in New Jersey are another step closer to receiving business support after Jersey City cannabis attorney Jessica Gonzalez and her law firm Veridis Quo LLC were selected by The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) to lead and represent an assistance program and training academy, according to a recent press release.
6. Cincinnati experiences significant growth in a mix of industries
The Cincinnati region is not messing around when it comes to economic development and growth.
7. Face Off: County officials chart a course for 2023
Local government is on the frontline of economic and community development. Invest: spoke to local officials from Wake, Chatham and Johnston Counties to find out how they are handling key issues and what will be keeping them busy in 2023.
8. How public safety has become the key conversation for Philly’s mayoral aspirants
As Philadelphia prepares to choose a new Mayor this year, public safety has become central to the conversation for both residents and businesses alike.
9. Face Off: Evaluating the current state of Northeast Florida’s residential market and where it’s headed
Jacksonville and the North Florida markets entered the new year with more than a few tailwinds carrying the residential real estate market forward. Invest: spoke to leaders across the region to hear their insights on how the residential market, and their business, is faring amidst a changing rate environment, tight inventory and continued population growth.
