Regional Review: Palm Beach County addresses major needs as businesses relocate

Writer: Gabriela Enamorado Regional Review is a year-end series from Capital Analytics that looks at key developments throughout the year and sets the stage for what’s to come in the near future. 2 min read December 2023 — In Palm Beach County, businesses continue to flourish in “Wall Street South.” But

Spotlight On: Michael Burke, Superintendent, The School District of Palm Beach County

2 min read November 2023 — School District of Palm Beach County superintendent Michael Burke sat down with Invest: to discuss the long list of priorities made to ensure public schools remain competitive in South Florida’s educational environment, addressing learning loss and strategies to bring in more teachers.  What highlights

2023-12-08T14:36:31-05:00November 13th, 2023|Education, Palm Beach, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Jonathan Hopkins, Executive Director, WPB Mobility Coalition (WPBgo)

2 min read November 2023 — Invest: spoke with Jonathan Hopkins, executive director of the nonprofit WPB Mobility Coalition (WPBgo), about why Florida needs better public transportation in such a “car friendly” state. “Car-friendly is fine. The challenge is being in a popular place that’s car-only. In a popular place,

2023-12-08T14:52:53-05:00November 7th, 2023|Economy, Palm Beach, Spotlight On, Transportation|

Spotlight On: Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Palm Beach County Housing Authority

2 min read October 2023 — Carol Jones-Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer of the Palm Beach County Housing Authority (PBCHA), talked to Invest: about the rampant needs for affordable housing in the county. She also highlighted how public authorities are working with both private developers and nonprofits to address those needs

2023-12-08T15:27:43-05:00October 27th, 2023|Economy, Palm Beach, Spotlight On|

UF West Palm Beach plans fizzle out, other educational endeavors ahead

Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 3 min read October 2023 — The highly anticipated University of Florida West Palm Beach campus plans recently fell through after a monthslong delay and concerns over the naming of the campus.  The university’s Global Technology and Innovation Campus was expected to elevate the educational offerings in

2023-12-08T15:29:00-05:00October 27th, 2023|Commercial Construction, Education, Palm Beach|

Q3 Southern business sentiment strikes uncertain but upbeat chord

Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read October 2023 — The past quarter of economic activity has ensured at least one consistent theme across U.S. Southern markets: uncertainty.  Yet, with an expected final projected interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this year, moderating levels of inflation, higher oil

Spotlight On: Reid Boren, Managing Partner & Founder, Two Roads Development

2 min read October 2023 — Reid Boren, managing partner and founder of Two Roads Development, talked to Invest: about how the rapid demographic and economic growth of Palm Beach County has brought in potential buyers for the company’s luxury residential products. He listed rising interest rates, high insurance premiums,

2023-12-08T16:00:37-05:00October 17th, 2023|Palm Beach, Residential Real Estate, Spotlight On|