Carolina Business Review

The pandemic has had a significant impact on health care. Dr. Tunde Sotunde, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina joins us to talk about that and other issues including the racial disparity in health care and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. PANELISTS Leslie Boney, Director, Institute for Emerging Issues Carl Blackstone, President and CEO, Columbia Chamber

This executive panel examines the impact of social justice issues and how diversity, equity and inclusion is good for business. Panelists: Lynn Good, Duke Energy James Sills, M&F Bank Lou Kennedy, Nephron Ward Nye, Martin Marietta

Topics include: How HBCUs are connecting students with business, the cost of higher education, changes since COVID, the competitive advantage of Bennett's 'smallness' and changes in the region's urban cores. Panelists Holly Childs, President and CEO, Wilmington Downtown LLC John McDonough, City Manager, Greenville South Carolina

On this edition of Carolina Business Review topics include: inflation, supply chain, transparency in healthcare pricing, and the budget surplus. Panelists Tony Mecia, Editor, Charlotte Ledger Peter Brews, Dean, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina

This Executive Profile looks at the new opportunities for South Carolina's business community. Topics include infrastructure, transportation, transparency, broadband and more.

In this Executive Profile with Tom Barkin, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond we look at the economy now and in the future, from inflation and supply backlogs, to labor shortages and real estate.

A rare conversation with Molly Spearman, SC Superintendent of Education and Catherine Truitt, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction. The two leaders of education sit down in this exclusive dialogue to discuss redefining education in this new era, teacher shortages, school safety and how mental health is shaping the recovery.

Topics include: Legislative priorities, education, rural broadband and Charlotte's new racial equity initiative Panelists: Anna Beavon Gravely, Executive Director, NCFREE Antjuan Seawright, Founder, CEO, Blueprint Strategy

Our annual look at the biggest issues facing our economy in 2022. Our resident economists share their insight on inflation, housing, and the employment landscape. Panelists: Sarah House, Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Securities Dr. John Connaughton, Babson Capital Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte, Dr. Doug Woodward, Director, Division of Research, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina and Dr. Frank Hefner, Professor of Economics, College of Charleston

In this Executive Profile we discuss vaccine hesitancy, the integration of New Hanover Regional Medical Clinic, the Novant-UNC Health medical school, rural health, DEI and mental wellness.

Topics: the labor shortage, malfunction junction, the unexpected impact of Blackbaud's 'agnotstic location' approach, cyber security and ESG. Panelists: Andy Shain, Columbia/Myrtle Beach Managing Editor, Post and Courier Laura Ullrich, Regional Economist, The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

No question COVID has impacted the restaurant industry on every front. Lance Trenary, CEO, Golden Corral talks everything from labor issues, to business models, and financial forecasts. Panelists: Tony Mecia, Editor, The Charlotte Ledger John Lummus, President and CEO, Upstate SC Alliance

The secret to creating more resilient business, equity centered leadership, systemic barriers to economic mobility, and equal access to education. Panelists: Mark Farris, President and CEO, Greenville Area Development Corporation and Ashish Achlerkar, Founder and CEO, NearU

A one on one with Machelle Baker Sanders, NC Secretary of Commerce. Topics include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the rural-urban divide and her approach to growing North Carolina.

Haley Gentry, Aviation Director, Charlotte Douglas International and Michael Landguth, President and CEO, Raleigh-Durham International discuss the changing landscape of travel, strategic growth, and the lasting impact of COVID on travel.

SC educators in the crosshairs. From the battle over mask mandates to teacher pay, we look at the biggest issues facing the region's kids and educators in light of this new normal. Panelists: Dan Gerlach Owner/Manager, Dan Gerlach LLC Dean Faile President and CEO, York County Regional Chamber

We discuss the impact of the historic donation to the region's nonprofits from MacKenzie Scott, changing business models for nonprofits, finding talent to meet the new needs, and affordable housing. Panelists: Sara Fawcett President and CEO, United Way of the Midlands Dr. Patton McDowell President, PMA Consulting Walker Sanders President, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro

How has the pandemic impacted the value and relevance of regional Chamber of Commerce organizations? We ask some Presidents and CEOs. Plus re-emerging concerns over COVID, and talent recruitment on this episode dedicated to the challenges and opportunities of Chamber of Commerce groups in the Carolinas. Aaron Nelson, Chamber for Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Pat Kahle, Union County Chamber Bob Morgan, SC Chamber James McQuilla, Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce

ECU's youngest Chancellor in history talks about the new school year, maximizing COVID 19 relief funds, creating an effective talent pipeline, and solving the region's rural health challenges. Panelists: Patrick Woodie, President, NC Rural Center Allen Smith, President and CEO, OneSpartanburg, Inc.

What impact will the new Apple engineering hub have on RTP's growth and jobs in the region? Plus find out what RTP is doing for small business. Panelists: Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist, Darla Moore School of Business, UofSC and Vicki Lee Parker High, Executive Director, NC Business Council