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Spotlight On: Audrey Russo, President & CEO, Pittsburgh Technology Council

2 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Audrey Russo, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, talked about some of the philanthropic initiatives that have been put in place to give women and people of color more opportunities to learn software development and land high-paying

2022-09-06T13:17:48-04:00September 6th, 2022|Economy, Pittsburgh, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Dan DeBone, President & CEO, Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce

5 min read August 2022 — Westmoreland’s appetite for growth is as large as its determination to work together across the public and private spheres to address what Dan DeBone, president and CEO of the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce, believes is the county’s top priority: workforce development. DeBone spoke

2022-08-26T07:57:56-04:00August 25th, 2022|Economy, Pittsburgh, Spotlight On|

Overcoming initial hurdles in fostering diversity

There are many creative avenues available to organizations to foster diversity and create a more equitable society. With Invest:Insights, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of BCT Partners Randal Pinkett discussed these avenues and the path toward a more diverse and equitable society from the perspective of business.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3f3ecmv8-A&list=PLBiJT_0XcdGigPYoVUHctVWlHY9BVM7w9&index=8

How creativity and innovation is helping this county grow

With Invest:Insights, President and CEO of the Cumberland County Improvement Authority Gerard Velazquez discussed the prioritization of innovation in the coming years to boost economic development and quality of life in the county, with one of the key areas of focus being to keep Cumberland County clean and green, as

Creatively adapting to individual client needs

Manuel Vidal founded Premium Finance Group to address the gap high-net-worth individuals were experiencing in large insurance policy funding. In a conversation with Invest:Insights, he discussed how his organization has adapted and innovated its model to better serve clients given the current state of the market. He also touched upon

Remaining fiscally sound in a blockchain era

Being fiscally responsible in today’s landscape is a struggle with new technologies and a variety of economic challenges demanding attention. With Invest:Insights, CEO & Principal Consultant of CLM Advisors Charlie Muracco discussed the company's innovative focus on fiscal management strategies, how blockchain will impact businesses’ finances, and creative ways to

Reimagining spaces

The pandemic ignited discussions about the purpose of spaces and how they should be designed. With Invest:Insights, CEO of USA Architects, Planners + Interior Designers, Ltd. Paul Swartz discussed the evolution of design in creating places that inspire people and organizations to be their best.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv1GnC0_hss&list=PLBiJT_0XcdGigPYoVUHctVWlHY9BVM7w9&index=6