Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read August 2021 — Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman, Florida Region and President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida spoke to Invest: about the long-term effects of the pandemic and why the technological transformation of the last year is here to stay. He
Writer: Joey Garrand 3 min read July 2021 — The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation within the banking industry, forcing individuals to use technology for their banking needs at a time when face-to-face wasn’t an option. While some have anticipated a return of clients to branch locations as the economy
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021- Measures such as the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), stimulus checks and increased unemployment benefits have been critical aid for embattled workers and businesses since the onset of COVID-19. However, those same benefits are now likely encouraging many to remain
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June 2021 — Balancing the health of the local citizenry and business ecosystems in the face of a modern pandemic has been a herculean task for local, state and federal government officials. The onset of the pandemic forced elected officials to tackle the unprecedented
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — The pandemic’s disproportionate impact on the hospitality and tourism industry profoundly disrupted the sector in what was supposed to be a year of continued success for tourism-driven markets, such as Florida. In Greater Fort Lauderdale, the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions buoyed
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read May 2021 — While 2020 saw the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tampa Bay’s banks and financial institutions were on the frontlines ensuring the business community remained serviced and protected over some of the most challenging and uncertain months that any business faced. At
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — As the local market begins to emerge from the pandemic landscape, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s business and political leaders, including Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, will come together in an online forum on Wednesday, June 16, to discuss the region’s economic climate
Writer: Joey Garrand 4 min read May 2021 — Times of crisis bring about partnerships and innovations that otherwise might not have been achieved. Amid these past historic 14 months, we witnessed this phenomenon across all sectors. Some of these adaptations were quick adjustments to remain economically viable, while others
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read May 2021 — As many Nashvillians and Middle Tennesseans know, the Nashville area economy has proven to be more stable and resilient than other economies across the country. The key to its success, as the latest job and wage figures suggest, is diversity, ranging
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read May 2021 — As the Philadelphia market recovers from the pandemic, Chester County is positioning itself to continue to attract new residents while serving the current needs of the local community. Rent and utility assistance, addressing internet access and quality of life improvements characterize
