Writer: Jerrica DuBois 4 min read September 2023 — It’s not a secret that Greater Tampa Bay is growing and thriving. New companies and residents are popping up all over the region, and established companies continue to expand. For example, 97 businesses in the area made Inc.'s list of the
2 min read August 2023 — Invest: was joined by David Ottati, president and CEO of AdventHealth’s West Florida Division, to discuss the evolution of healthcare in Tampa Bay and how strong partnerships create a strong workforce. “At our core, we are a service organization and our biggest asset is
2 min read August 2023 — Beth Alden, executive director of the Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization, talked with Invest: about the lack of funding for public transportation in the area. She discussed how a big concern is safety and repairing roads and bridges that have seen the most incidents. She
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2023 — Despite a few bank failures and interest rates dominating the headlines over the course of the year, financial services firms have managed to perform relatively well in the Tampa Bay region thanks to strong population growth, business in-migration and the area’s
2 min read August 2023 — Ron Christaldi, Tampa managing partner of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, and president and CEO of Shumaker Advisors, sat down with Invest: to discuss Tampa Bay’s position in the state’s economy, why legal services are in such high demand and the firm’s growth strategy
2 min read August 2023 – In an interview with Invest:, Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of startup hub Embarc Collective, talked about how the organization has been disrupting the traditional support model for tech entrepreneurs, the growth of Tampa Bay’s startup ecosystem and providing individualized coaching and support to local startups.
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read August 2023 — While the rapid increase in interest rates over the last two years led to industry-wide volatility, Florida’s growth has insulated some local banks. The increase in interest rates over the last two years forced banks and lenders across the country to
2 min read August 2023 — Rex Kirby, president of Verdex Construction, sat down for an interview with Invest: to talk about opportunities in the industry, key projects, adjusting the preconstruction process and the importance of collaboration in building client relationships. “Collaboration is a word that is very important to
4 min read July 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Patrick Hwu, president and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center, spoke about the center’s dedication to advancing cancer treatment by focusing on immune response and intersection of fields such as engineering and biology. Hwu emphasized the growing demand for healthcare
Writer: Joshua Andino 4 min read July 2023 — Despite concerns of a recession at the onset of 2023, Florida’s economic momentum seems to continue unabated, prompting optimism from local leaders for what the future holds. Florida and its fair climate – both in business and weather have prompted it
