Business Sentiment poll shows growing optimism in Southern regions

Writer: Andrea Teran ​​3 min read April 2024 — ​​In the first quarter of 2024, business leaders across the U.S. South expressed continued optimism about the regional economy, with the latest Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) highlighting sustained growth in economic sentiment, revenue expectations, and employment outlook. The CABSS

Broward’s recipe for sustainable growth involves diverse communities, educational opportunities

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read February 2024 — South Florida and Broward County, in particular, have experienced periods of transformational growth over the last 100 years, from the Florida land boom in the 1920s to post-World War II population surge and more recently as the world’s yachting capital

The role of public-private partnerships in Broward’s housing and transit developments

Writer: Esteban Pages 2 min read February 2024 — Broward County has been able to successfully capitalize on the continued growth of the South Florida region, drawing in people and businesses of all sizes. To keep the momentum going long-term, however, strategic partnerships between key stakeholders in the public and

Spotlight On: Rita Case, President & CEO, Rick Case Automotive Group

3 min read February 2024 —  In an interview with Invest:, Rita Case, President & CEO of Rick Case Automotive, shared insights into the company's significant impact, history and evolving partnerships in Broward County. She discussed how the increasing population affects their business and offered her perspective on the region's

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Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale Launch Conference celebrates regional growth, promising future

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

Spotlight On: Andrew Koenig, CEO, CITY Furniture

3 min read February 2024 —  In an interview with Invest:, Andrew Koenig, CEO of CITY Furniture, talked about the  boom in demand for home furnishing during COVID-19 as a result of the work-from-home modality. That demand has since slowed because of reduced housing sales. He also discussed the importance

Southern business sentiment closes out 2023 on a higher note

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read January 2024 — Public and private sector leaders in the U.S. Southern markets covered by Capital Analytics’ annual business reviews expressed opportunities to overcome economic headwinds amid a nationwide downturn in labor demand, easing inflation, and stabilized interest rates to cap off the final

Spotlight On: Faith Phinn, Deputy Executive Director, Hallandale Beach CRA

4 min read January 2024 — Invest: was joined by Faith Phinn, deputy executive director of the Hallandale Beach CRA, to discuss how affordable housing and a niche mentality sets Hallandale Beach apart in the South Florida region. “Community engagement and spreading the word on the ground is key to

Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale leadership summit to highlight collaboration and smart growth

3 min read January 2024 — The Broward business community will convene at the Invest: Greater Fort Lauderdale 2023-2024 Launch Conference on Thursday, Feb. 1st, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Riverside Hotel. The networking and panel event marks the launch of the sixth edition of Capital Analytics'