Writer: Esteban Pages
2 min read February 2024 — South Florida will continue to be a leader and one of the most innovative markets in the country, according to business and political leaders gathered today at the official, in-person launch conference for the sixth edition of Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale, published by Capital Analytics Associates.
Held at the Riverside Hotel in the city of Fort Lauderdale, the conference highlighted insights and perspectives on the region’s business climate. The event featured two panel discussions centered on affordability, mobility and sustainable growth.
In her opening remarks, Capital Analytics’ President & CEO Abby Lindenberg provided an overview of Broward’s current economic landscape. “One thing is certain: this region is on a growth path accompanied by a continuous increase in population,” said Lindenberg. “ A relatively low cost of living compared to some of its neighbors, a strong labor force and a business-friendly environment have all contributed to elevating Fort Lauderdale’s economic potential,” she added.
The first panel of the conference, ‘Better Together: How the Greater Fort Lauderdale community can address affordability and mobility challenges through collaboration,’ was moderated by Kathleen Cannon, president and CEO of United Way. Panelists Josh Levy, mayor of the city of Hollywood, Keith Poliakoff, managing partner of Government Law Group (GLG), and Carol Henderson, deputy executive director of intergovernmental and outreach at Broward MPO discussed the essential aspects of stakeholder collaboration to tackle the region’s growing affordability and mobility issues.
The second panel, ‘Staying Sustainable: Business, housing and schools balancing demand and smart growth,’ was moderated by Heiko Dobrikow, executive vice president and general manager of the Riverside Hotel. Jonathan Hage, CEO of Charter Schools USA, Michelle Sadeghy, manager, tax credits and incentives at Kaufman Rossin, George Hanbury, president and CEO of Nova Southern University, and Michelle Gomez, mayor of the city of Tamarac, shared their thoughts on the recipe for sustainability and diversified growth.
Click here to register for the Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2023-2024.
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About Capital Analytics & Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2023-2024
Capital Analytics is an integrated media platform that produces in-depth business intelligence through its annual print and digital economic reviews, high-impact conferences and events and top-level interviews via its video platform, Invest:Insights.
Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2023-2024 is an in-depth economic review of the key issues facing the region’s economy, featuring the exclusive insights of prominent regional leaders. Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2023-2024 is produced with two goals in mind: 1) to provide comprehensive investment knowledge on Broward County for local, national and international investors, and 2) to promote Broward County as a place to invest and do business.
The report conducts a deep dive into the top economic sectors in the region, including real estate, construction, infrastructure, banking and finance, legal, healthcare, education and tourism. The publication is compiled from insights collected from more than 200 economic leaders, sector insiders, political leaders and heads of important institutions. It analyzes the leading challenges facing the market and uncovers emerging opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs and innovators.
For more information, contact:
Ryan Gandolfo
Senior Editor
305-523-9708
