2 min read June 2022 — Invest: spoke with Rick Bell, mayor of the city of Lebanon, to discuss the region’s outstanding growth in business and population. “People are moving in, businesses are investing and we’re experiencing some of the best economic growth I've seen in my life,” he said.
2 min read June 2022 — Invest: spoke with Marshall Crawford, president and CEO of The Housing Fund, and discussed the nuances surrounding affordable housing and how a growing awareness of disparities in the real estate market can bring more opportunities for people of color. “It's important that we take
Keeping abreast of market needs is becoming more and more complex for institutions of higher education as the economy becomes increasingly complex and fluid. With Invest:Insights, President of Butler County Community College Nick Neupauer discussed ways in which community colleges can keep programs aligned with market needs as well as
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
Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 2 min read May 2022 — After successfully releasing the inaugural edition of a comprehensive economic report for the region, media platform Capital Analytics is beginning production of Invest: Nashville 2023 to showcase the continued transformation and growth of Nashville’s economy in a post-pandemic landscape. Known as
Today's economy is ripe with innovation, presenting a plethora of challenges and opportunities to businesses. With Invest:Insights, Shareholder-in-Charge of LBMC’s Information Security practice Mark Burnette discussed his unique approach to cybersecurity training, the importance of advisory teams in today's economy and his thoughts on the development of regulatory framework and
Writer: Keaona Gray-Outlaw 2 min read May 2022— The Tennessee Titans have been in a long debate over whether their Nissan Stadium’s renovations are worth continuing as rising costs in materials and supply have doubled in the past year. Now, the team is considering a different solution with a proposed $1.9
The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry is getting creative in bolstering the state's economy. With Invest:Insights, President and CEO Bradley Jackson discussed the importance of a strong connection between higher education and industry, creative ways the chamber is encouraging and supporting growth within Tennessee’s manufacturing industry and how the
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read April 2022— Nashville Mayor John Cooper announced today the New Agenda for Nashville Neighborhoods and Families, which includes record investments for the city, during the annual State of Metro address. The New Agenda for Nashville Neighborhoods and Families points to six core focus areas
While the banking industry is undergoing an unprecedented evolution from a technology standpoint, much remains to be done when it comes to diversifying the industry's workforce and improving community outreach efforts. President of the Tennessee Region for Truist Bank Johnny Moore shared with Invest:Insights the next steps in fostering equitable
