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Tampa Bay’s top leaders will come together to explore the key developments driving the region’s emergence as a national healthcare hub at our highly anticipated conference and networking event. Hosted

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Five cities leading residential real estate in New Jersey

Writer: Mariana Hernández July 2025 — The New Jersey residential real estate market continues to evolve, given shifts in the economy and buyers’ demand patterns. The Garden State ranks in...

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Spotlight On: Gerard Velazquez, President & CEO, The Authority (Cumberland County Improvement Authority)

July 2025 — In an interview with Invest: New Jersey, Gerard Velazquez, president and CEO of The Authority (Cumberland County Improvement Authority), discussed the organization’s evolving role in driving economic...

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Why turnover is costing your business more — and how to fix it

Writer: Mirella Franzese July 2025 — As the U.S. labor market shows signs of slowing, the cost of employee turnover is rising, highlighting one of the biggest challenges facing employers...

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Five cities leading residential real estate in New Jersey

Writer: Mariana Hernández July 2025 — The New Jersey residential real estate market continues to evolve, given shifts in the economy and buyers’ demand patterns. The Garden State ranks in the Top 3 most expensive states to live in, driven by the proximity to important cities such as NY, Philadelphia, and DC.  According to New Jersey RE/MAX, locking in a mortgage will be a smart move for those interested in...

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Spotlight On: Gerard Velazquez, President & CEO, The Authority (Cumberland County Improvement Authority)

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Why turnover is costing your business more — and how to fix it

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Spotlight On: Mark Celoni, Regional Vice President, Greater Philadelphia, Pennoni

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‘Patience Grasshopper:’ The Power of Patience and Team Trust

“Patience, grasshopper,” as the famous quote from the 1970s TV series Kung Fu goes. My dad used to quote this to me as a

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Silencio, Bruno! Silencing self-doubt in adulthood

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The Regional Economic Sentiment Index, drawn from the Invest: Business Sentiment Survey, tracks perceptions of economic strength across 20 U.S. metro areas. The index is based on a standardized question posed to senior executives and public officials featured in Invest: reports, asking them to rate the strength of their regional economy on a scale of 1 to 5.

The 2Q25 survey revealed a modest decline in regional economic sentiment, driven by rising uncertainty, elevated costs, new tariffs, and the absence of interest rate cuts. Business leaders, particularly in the Northern region, expressed growing concern about the macroeconomic outlook, marking a shift from the optimism seen earlier in the year.

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caa annual business guides take a 360° view of each metro area we cover through in-depth analysis, interviews with local business and political leaders and comprehensive data and statistics. Click on a cover to read more.

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Invest:Insights captures the collective voice of the business community. This video series features industry leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs sharing insights on key sectors and local economic opportunities.

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caa is an integrated media company that connects the dots in the markets it covers, providing business intelligence to businesses, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs across its digital and print platforms. It produces annual economic reports and engaging content on important US metro regions, while forging strategic connections through its conferences and events.