3 min read April 2023 — The greatest challenge for Hudson County Community College is also one of our greatest opportunities – removing the barriers to student success and student completion for the diverse communities we serve. What are the key highlights and milestones for your institution over the last
2 min read March 2023 — Kim Rousseau, corporate interiors firmwide practice chair and principal at architecture firm Perkins&Will in Atlanta, sat down with Invest: to discuss the firm’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. She also spoke about the company’s mindset of Living Design, current projects and developmental trends
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 4 min read March 2023 — As a region often at the forefront of social and equitable change, Atlanta stands out as a beacon of strong and diverse leadership. Invest: highlights a few of the region’s most prominent and well-regarded female leaders who are striving to make
3 min read February 2023 — Invest: was joined by John Harmon, Founder, President & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, to discuss the challenges facing black businesses in the current economy and what can be done to enhance equitable opportunities for diverse populations. “We
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read February 2023 — In their efforts to continue to grow and develop the local economy, Palm Beach County’s public and private leaders are working to foster a more inclusive and equitable business community. As it pertains to economic development, diversity typically strengthens a workforce
4 min read February 2023 — Mayor Jacob Frey of Minneapolis spoke with Invest: about the structural changes made in 2022 to position the city for a bright future, including but not limited to priorities in affordable housing, economic inclusion, sustainability, government efficiency and community safety. Where do you feel
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read February 2023 - As the educational landscape in the Twin Cities adapts to the changing student needs, local education leaders are striving to overcome challenges, create job opportunities and close educational achievement gaps. In discussions with Invest:, leaders from a range of educational institutions
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read January 2023 - Pittsburgh, ranked among the top 20 cities in the U.S. with the largest Gen Z workforce, is poised to see an influx of this demographic in its workforce. Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012 and comprising 30% of the world's
3 min read January 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Jennifer Christiaansen, managing director & principal at Perkins&Will discussed the firm’s commitment to equity and sustainability and how it permeates into its projects. At the same time, she shared new trends in the architecture realm and the importance of
In an interview with Invest:, Michael Thurmond, CEO of DeKalb County, discussed key highlights for the county from the past 12 months, issues faced by businesses and constituents in the region and the defining features of the Atlanta region. “Welcoming people of different nationalities, races, colors, creeds and religions to
