2 min read March 2023 — Damien Haitsuka, regional bank president for Wells Fargo, spoke to Invest: about ways they are assisting businesses in underserved communities, including a $420 million commitment from the bank that saved thousands of businesses and jobs after the pandemic. Additionally, he noted the bank’s new
2 min read March 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, President of The Fiorentino Group Marty Fiorentino discussed the state of lobbying and advocacy work in Florida today, Northeast Florida’s economic momentum and the factors he expects will determine the region’s future, including a robust healthcare and fintech ecosystem
Writer: Joshua Andino 4 min read March 2023 — The last few years of economic volatility have provided some of the greatest challenges and successes for even the most economically resilient organizations. Nonprofits, which act as a key pillar for community support across Jacksonville, have proven their own versatility in
2 min read March 2023 — Hunter Conrad, county administrator for St. Johns County, talked to Invest: about the area’s recent growth. Infrastructure improvement is a huge priority this year as well as economic development. As St. Johns County takes on more residential growth, it’s crucial that commercial development expands
2 min read February 2023 — Office Partner-in-Charge of Lippes Mathias LLP in Jacksonville, Christopher Walker, sat down with Invest: to discuss the shared strengths between the firm and the Northeast Florida market, how organic growth will define 2023 and the trends affecting Jacksonville’s professional services sector as a result
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read February 2023 — Swedish cybersecurity firm Truesec opened its headquarters in Jacksonville yesterday. As first reported by the Jacksonville Business Journal, the move came two years after Truesec Global appointed Tomas Sjöström CEO of its North American subsidiary in 2021, after 15 years in
2 min read February 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Nate Marty, CEO of Auld & White Constructors LLC, discussed the company's success during the pandemic, its emphasis on team culture and retention and his outlook for the construction market in Northeast Florida. What were some of the significant
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read February 2023 — From idyllic beaches to delicious restaurants to natural attractions and the like, there are a variety of ways to spend this Valentine’s Day in Northeast Florida. Invest: explores the multitude of options available to residents and visitors as they celebrate the
2 min read February 2023 — Invest: was joined by Mike Kenny, general manager of ASM Global, to discuss the rebound Jacksonville is experiencing in sports and entertainment since the pandemic. New construction and renovation has been key for growing sports teams, he noted. “It's a bit ironic, but even
2 min read January 2023 — Jâlie Cohen is the Group SVP and Head of Global Talent for the Adecco Group, the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. With its Business Center based in Jacksonville, Cohen sat down with Invest: to discuss how the office is setting the precedent
