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Spotlight On: Angela Garcia Falconetti, President, Polk State College

2 min read June 2023 — To be bolder is the name of the game in the coming years for Polk State College. “We're going to...
Spotlight On: Sarah Combs, President & CEO, University Area CDC
2 min read May 2023 — Dr. Sarah Combs, CEO of University Area CDC, talked to Invest: about the importance of investing in affordable housing,...
Tampa Bay sees continued investment in sports facilities
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2023 — With millions of dollars going into redevelopment and new expansion plans...
Spotlight On: Brian Katz, Founder & CEO, Katz Capital
2 min read May 2023 — Invest: spoke with Brian Katz, founder and CEO of Katz Capital, to discuss how...
Spotlight on: Mercedes Young, President, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
3 min read May 2023 – Invest: spoke with Mercedes Young, president of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Tampa...
Tampa strives for the stars with new Michelin-ranked restaurants
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2023 – Earlier last week, Tampa got its first Michelin star restaurants ever. ...
Spotlight On: Carlos Buqueras, President & CEO, SeaPort Manatee
3 min read May 2023 — Carlos Buqueras, president & CEO of SeaPort Manatee spoke with Invest: about how e-commerce...
Spotlight On: Thomas Jewsbury, Airport Director, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
2 min read May 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Thomas Jewsbury, director of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, talked...
BayFirst Financial files FDIC complaint amidst industry volatility
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2023—  The banking sector’s volatility has reached Tampa Bay, as BayFirst Financial files...
Spotlight On: Denise Sanderson, Director – Economic Development and Housing, City of Clearwater
2 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Denise Sanderson, director of economic development and housing for...
Spotlight On: Bemetra Simmons, President & CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership
2 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Bemetra Simmons, president and CEO of Tampa Bay Partnership,...
Spotlight On: Craig Richard, President & CEO, Tampa Bay EDC
2 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Craig Richard, president and CEO of Tampa Bay EDC,...
Spotlight On: Kevin Plummer, Head of School, Tampa Preparatory School
2 min read April 2023 — Invest: spoke with Kevin Plummer, headmaster of Tampa Preparatory School, to discuss how the...
New addition to Ybor’s historic and economic significance
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read April 2023 — In 1937, Ybor City hosted the Antifascist Women’s March. Today, a...
Live Local Act to provide millions in affordable housing across Florida
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Live Local Act yesterday, promising millions...
Spotlight On: Melissa Seixas, Florida President, Duke Energy
2 min read March 2023 — Invest: caught up with Melissa Seixas, Florida president of Duke Energy, to discuss how...
Spotlight On: Timothy Beard, President, Pasco-Hernando State College
3 min read March 2023 — A college education is still the best investment anyone can make, according to Timothy...
Spotlight On: Sarah Cole, President & CEO, Glazer Children’s Museum
2 min read March 2023 — Sarah Cole is the president and CEO of the Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa....
Higher Ed Headache: The ongoing battle for Florida’s education system
Writer: Joshua Andino  3 min read March 2023 — Florida’s educational landscape is changing, and the future remains uncertain.  The...
Spotlight On: Jakub Prokop, Director, Pinellas Technical College – Clearwater Campus
2 min read March 2023 — Pinellas Technical College’s Clearwater campus is a public college that is leading local provision...
Spotlight On: Sean Sullivan, Executive Director, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
2 min read February 2023 — In an interview with Invest: Sean Sullivan, executive director of Tampa Bay Regional Planning...
Face Off: Chambers of the future
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read February 2023 — Given the last few years of economic volatility, the role of...

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Economy, Nashville, Spotlight On
Spotlight On: David Birchim, City Manager, City of St. Augustine
3 min read May 2024 — Invest: sat with St. Augustine City Manager David Birchim to discuss how the city...
Economy, Greater Orlando, Legal, Spotlight On
Spotlight On: Craig Forness, CEO, Moss, Krusick & Associates LLC
3 min read May 2024 — Invest: spoke with Craig Forness, CEO of Moss, Krusick & Associates LLC, about the...
Moving the Middle Tennessee needle forward
Economy, Government, Nashville
Moving the Middle Tennessee needle forward
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 3 min read May 2024 — Middle Tennessee is growing, and it is more than just Nashville....
Andy Clinton
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Spotlight On: Andy Clinton, President & CEO, Visit York County
3 min read May 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Andy Clinton, president and CEO of Visit York County,...