Invest:Insights Tampa Bay

Invest:Insights Tampa Bay

Diane Cortes

Innovative approaches to fostering a diverse business ecosystem

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...
Kevin Plummer
The current state of secondary education
Attracting new talent to the sector, keeping up with innovation and strengthening the well-being of minors are top priorities for secondary education institutions in today's...
Usha Menon
Keeping curriculum up to date with an accelerating healthcare industry
https://youtu.be/kuEOjDNr5qk   Healthcare is being pulled from all angles as it balances a rapidly evolving industry with a tight talent...
Laura Gonzales
Finding innovative ways to capitalize on opportunity
Creativity is essential in an ever-changing economic landscape, and as a successful leader in business Laura Gonzales, regional managing director...
John Couris - Tampa General Hospital
Meeting today’s healthcare needs
https://youtu.be/gTZC9r68SoE   At a time when healthcare was already being pushed to its highest standards in history, the pandemic further...
Carole Post
Mapping Tampa’s post-pandemic growth
From hosting large-scale events such as the Super Bowl to seeing key economic development wins throughout the pandemic, the city...
Moez Limayem
Relevant offerings help students win during the pandemic
For the USF Muma College of Business, a relevant, quality, up-to-date, and visionary approach has fueled their success during the...
Peter Warhurs
Staying nimble and strategic location are keys for any successful business
Keen on providing affordable and convenient moving and storage solutions, staying nimble has been key for Red Rover, CEO and...
Michael Meidel
COVID could not pin Pinellas County
Within the Tampa Bay market, Pinellas county is positioned to attract businesses and residents to the area despite the COVID-19...
J.P DuBuque
Rising tide lifts all boats in St. Pete
Spearheaded by the Greater St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation, St. Pete economy stayed resilient through COVID-19 thanks to the...
Anddrikk Frazier
Guiding the future of energy
The transition away from fossil fuels is happening. While this transition is slated to create jobs, industry leaders are tasked...
Larry Thompson
Adjusting art and design learning to a remote environment
Real world experience is key for all students, not just for those that can get internships. For Ringling College of...
Ronald Christaldi
Tampa’s legal professionals assist the business community
At the peak of COVID’s uncertainty, Tampa Bay’s Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP hosted a 24-hour hotline that took calls...
Dr. Timothy Beard
Navigating the current times while still staying the course
In the COVID environment, Pasco-Hernando State College has been keen on meeting students where they are. Online classes will continue...
Shane Donaldson
Home healthcare sector contends with pandemic challenges
Staying hyper vigilant during the COVID-19 health crisis has been top of mind for leaders in the healthcare sector. In...
Rita Lowman
COVID-inspired changes likely to be standard in banking moving forward
Community banks have and will continue to play a vital role in the local economy. For Pilot Bank, although there...
Bill Habermeyer
SBA loans have been instrumental in keeping business going throughout the pandemic
SBA loans have been key in helping businesses maintain operations throughout the pandemic. These loans are essential and can really...
Andrew Wright
Sound macroeconomic factors poise the state of Florida as an attractive investment location
Evolution and adaptation are key factors for the commercial real estate industry and have allowed industry leaders such as Franklin...
Joe Collier
Increased sanitation and tech improvements will continue to drive guest experience
In what has been a tough year for the overall hospitality industry, boutique hotels are better prepared to weather the...
Chris Stewart
Continuous resilience and adaptation has been key to success for banks throughout pandemic
The initial rollout of the PPP loans were met with some frustration and an overall mood of anxiety. Chris Stewart,...
Kenneth Welch
Kenneth Welch helps to guide Pinellas County’s community through its next phase of reopening
The Pinellas County Commission has been overloaded with anti-mask advocates requesting the ordinance be repealed. Although COVID-19 cases have slowed...
Frank Hibbard
This is not the first time the mayor of Clearwater, FL has had to lead his city through a crisis
While nothing could ever truly prepare someone to lead their community or organization through an unforeseen pandemic like COVID-19, there...
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Molyna Richards, Executive Director, Waltham Chamber of Commerce
In an interview with Invest:, Molyna Richards, Executive Director of the Waltham Chamber of Commerce, shared how under her leadership...
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John Grinnell, Founder & CEO, Grinnell Leadership & Organizational Development
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Spotlight On: John Grinnell, Founder & CEO, Grinnell Leadership & Organizational Development
3 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Invest: John Grinnell, founder and CEO of Grinnell Leadership, discussed...
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Face off: How Raleigh-Durham’s banks are shaping the future of finance
Writer: Eleana Teran 4 min read April 2024 — Leaders in Raleigh-Durham's banking sector are redefining what it means to...