Spotlight On: Ed Grose, Executive Director, Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association

3 min read May 2024 — Ed Grose, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, spoke with Invest: about the health of Philadelphia’s hospitality industry, its economic impact and the opportunities coming to the market in the next three years. “Philadelphia is an absolutely amazing destination for someone who

Invest: Philadelphia 2023-2024 Launch Conference showcases innovation and progress

Writer: Andrea Terán  2 min read April 2024 — The Invest: Philadelphia 2023-2024 Launch Conference, hosted by Capital Analytics, brought together over 200 business leaders and professionals to discuss the vibrant future of Philadelphia's economic and workplace landscapes. The event highlighted the city's dynamic strategies for growth, focusing on

Spotlight On: Aliyah Furman Stanger, Executive Director, Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority

3 min read April 2024 — Invest: is joined by Aliyah Furman Stanger, executive director of the Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority, to talk about the unique redevelopment opportunities in the County, and how mixed use is gaining momentum. "We are here to foster opportunities for and help shepherd redevelopment with

Spotlight On: Shankar Musunuri, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, Ocugen

3 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Shankar Musunuri, chairman, CEO and co-founder of biotech company Ocugen, shared how it continues to grow as a dynamic and innovative company, focused on revolutionizing medical treatments through gene and cell therapies, and its contribution to global public health

2024-04-12T08:14:55-04:00April 12th, 2024|Economy, Life Sciences, Philadelphia, Spotlight On|

Navigating workforce challenges: Houston leaders on finding opportunity

Writer: Andrea Teran 4 min read April 2024 — In Houston, a city known for its dynamic economy and rapid growth, the workforce landscape reveals a multifaceted scene of challenges and opportunities. As a key metropolitan area driving industries such as healthcare, technology, construction, and energy, Houston's labor market dynamics

2024-04-09T09:58:27-04:00April 9th, 2024|Accounting, Economy, Healthcare, Houston, Human Resources|

Sentiment poll shows upturn for Northern markets

Writer:  Jerrica DuBois 3 min read April 2024 — Private and public sector leaders in the U.S. Northern markets covered by Capital Analytics’ annual business reviews demonstrated a positive turnaround in economic sentiment in 1Q24. The first quarter of the year saw the Federal Reserve continue its pause on interest

Spotlight On: Lauren Gilchrist, Executive Vice President & Market Leader, Newmark

3 min read April 2024 — Newmark Executive Vice President and Market Leader of the Greater Philadelphia Region, Lauren Gilchrist, talked to Invest: about the state of the commercial real estate market in Greater Philadelphia. She also mentioned how alternative real estate sectors such as medical office, self-storage, and life

2024-04-02T11:36:39-04:00April 1st, 2024|Commercial Construction, Economy, Philadelphia, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Neil Makhija, Vice Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

3 min read March 2024 — Montgomery County’s business community has many opportunities to promote inclusivity and diversity, providing a great quality of life and quality of work for its increasingly diverse and growing population. As the first Asian American to serve as a county commissioner in Pennsylvania’s history, Neil

2024-03-27T11:17:00-04:00March 27th, 2024|Economy, Government, Philadelphia, Spotlight On|

Invest: Philadelphia fifth anniversary edition to highlight transformative projects, new leadership

2 min read  March 2024 — Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania are in the midst of transformative change as new city and regional leadership sets its sights on a jam-packed agenda of priorities and major events in the coming years. Discussions driving the future growth of the region and more will

Spotlight On: John McNichol, President & CEO, Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority

5 min read March 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, John McNichol, CEO of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, discussed the center's key achievements, including hosting nearly 150 events in 2023, and outlined exciting initiatives for the future. McNichol highlighted the center's role in driving economic prosperity in Philadelphia, its