Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read March 2022— With the ongoing inmigration of people into the area and the continued investment in Central Florida, the Greater Orlando region has become a hub of business activity. Invest: spoke with leaders from Greater Orlando’s various chambers of commerce about some of their
2 min read March 2022 — Creative Village in Downtown Orlando is emblematic of the innovative growth the city has embraced. Craig Ustler, president of Ustler Development, spoke with Invest: and discussed how his team has led this impactful project. “Our work is unique in the sense that we are
2 min read March 2022 — A relevant market-driven curriculum is a priority for Deborah Crown, dean of Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. She discussed what this means in regard to developing leaders who are forward-thinking, agile, and able to be relevant for the long-term. What are
2 min read March 2022 — “Our people are our assets,” Michael Okaty, office managing partner of Foley and Lardner, shared with Invest:. He also discussed how his firm is well-positioned for any challenges that might occur in the current landscape and how they will continue to take advantage of
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read February 2022— Discussing the future of higher education, sectoral leaders agree that affordability and accessibility remain among the top priorities in Central Florida. As the job market continues to experience drastic changes, affordability is an essential component for those individuals with a desire to
Writer: Caty Hirst 2 min read December 2021 — The acquisition of Florida-based Spirit Airlines by Denver-based Frontier would make the combined airline the largest operator out of the Orlando International Airport, bumping Southwest off the No. 1 spot, and potentially opening new routes and opportunities for Orlando-based flyers looking
2 min read February 2022 — Black-owned and minority businesses are cornerstones of the economy of Central Florida. Tanisha Nunn Gary, president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida, is working on providing these businesses with the tools they need to flourish going forward. “When
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read January 2021— With no end in sight to supply chain disruptions, Orlando is taking the necessary steps to create the facilities needed to produce a vital component for any modern economy: semiconductors. From the Job Growth Grant Fund, Gov. Ron DeSantis made available $6
2 min read January 2022 — Avalon Park Group integrates global reach with an entrepreneurial spirit to provide innovative investment opportunities in the region while attracting diverse talent. “The pandemic also accelerated people's belief that you can have a nice lifestyle in Florida compared to other regions of the country.
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read January 2022 — As most restrictions for international travelers were lifted by the end of last year, Central Florida is expected to reach or even surpass pre-pandemic levels for the number of air passengers arriving to its shores. During a series of interviews with
