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Previously known as the U.S. center for oil and gas, Houston has diversified to become the new frontier for energy, while also adding healthcare and life sciences to its diverse

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Don't miss  your opportunity to hear from Greater Philadelphia's top leaders who will be providing their insights into the key issues impacting the region at our highly anticipated conference and

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Invest: Tampa Bay leadership summit to spotlight healthcare

Writer: Andrea Teran July 2025 — On Tuesday, August 26, the Tampa Bay business and healthcare community will come together at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center from 2:00...

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Spotlight On: Rebecca Brown, Superintendent, Dickinson ISD

In an interview with Invest:, Rebecca Brown, superintendent of Dickinson ISD, said that strategic growth, equitable access, and workforce readiness are at the heart of the district’s vision for the...

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Spotlight On: Alex Sanders, President & CEO, Pinnacle Construction Partners

July 2025 — Partnerships are paramount for Alex Sanders and his team at Pinnacle Construction Partners. Invest: sat down with Sanders, president and CEO of the Nashville-based company, to hear...

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Invest: Tampa Bay leadership summit to spotlight healthcare

Writer: Andrea Teran July 2025 — On Tuesday, August 26, the Tampa Bay business and healthcare community will come together at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the launch of the latest edition of Invest: Tampa Bay.  The annual event marks the release of caa’s signature economic report, diving deep into the opportunities, challenges, and collaborative leadership shaping one of Florida’s fastest-growing...

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The Regional Economic Sentiment Index, drawn from the Invest: Business Sentiment Survey, tracks perceptions of economic strength across 20 U.S. metro areas. The index is based on a standardized question posed to senior executives and public officials featured in Invest: reports, asking them to rate the strength of their regional economy on a scale of 1 to 5.

The 2Q25 survey revealed a modest decline in regional economic sentiment, driven by rising uncertainty, elevated costs, new tariffs, and the absence of interest rate cuts. Business leaders, particularly in the Northern region, expressed growing concern about the macroeconomic outlook, marking a shift from the optimism seen earlier in the year.

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caa is an integrated media company that connects the dots in the markets it covers, providing business intelligence to businesses, executives, investors, and entrepreneurs across its digital and print platforms. It produces annual economic reports and engaging content on important US metro regions, while forging strategic connections through its conferences and events.