Carolina Business Review

Topics: changes in the publishing industry, the popularity of Southern culture, cultural heritage tourism, and building a brand. Panelists Aaron Nelson, President and CEO, The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO, International African American Museum

An Executive Profile with Todd Olson, CEO, Co-Founder at Pendo. We dive into artificial intelligence. Other topics include future growth and a potential IPO.

An Executive Profile with South Carolina Secretary of Commerce, Harry Lightsey. Where does SC go next in light of the South's record-breaking economic development? Other topics: worker issues, sectors seeing recovery and growth, advanced energy opportunities, the S.C. Department of Commerce rebrand, and manufacturing success.

The head of the largest HBCU in the country for 10 years in a row talks about impact, developing future leaders, and funding in his last year as Chancellor. Panelists Anna Beavon Gravely Political Analyst, Restless Politico James McQuilla President, Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce

Are we in an energy crisis? We ask the head of South Carolina's state-owned utility Santee Cooper. Plus the race to energy transformation and managing growth. Panelists Anna Beavon Gravely, Political Analyst, Restless Politico James McQuilla, President, Orangeburg Chamber of Commerce

Panelists Sandy H. Davis, President and CEO, Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Kevin J. Price, President and CEO, National Institute of Minority Economic Development

Just months into the job, Germany's ambassador to the U.S. chose to visit the Carolinas. Why? Because we hold one of, if not the biggest concentration of German companies in America. Ambassador Andreas Michaelis discusses what makes this transatlantic relationship so special.

Higher interest rates and construction costs aren't keeping our panel of experts from a positive outlook for commercial real estate in 2024. In this episode, they discuss the future of office space, the apartment boom, the future of malls and more.

State Treasurer Dale Folwell has been the keeper of North Carolina’s state purse during one of the most volatile times in modern history. Now, he’s running for governor.

Domtar has an extraordinarily low turnover rate. What makes this South Carolina-based manufacturing company's culture so different? Also, innovations born out of the supply chain crisis and why Domtar invites teachers to tour their facilities.

Some of the top economists in the Carolinas reflect on 2023, including the impact of higher interest rates, inflation and the housing market. Plus, are we in another Roaring Twenties?

Charleston-based US Brick is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. In this episode, CEO Mikee Johnson talks about the balance between skilled labor and artificial intelligence and why he believes the Carolinas could withstand a slowdown in the economy.

Restaurant industry insiders discuss how businesses have had to adapt since the pandemic, the recipe for success in today's world and current trends.

Truliant is helping Main Street America do business in innovative ways. Also in this dialogue, the impact of AI on financial services and how the economy is affecting business development in the region.

Companies are investing in South Carolina by the billions. In this episode, we discuss what makes the Palmetto State so attractive, the education pipelines that are making sure those businesses have enough workers and the public/private partnerships critical to making it all happen.

William Floyd, SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce Executive Director by Carolina Business Review

Could new technology help make nurses and other health care workers happier at work? Cone Health CEO Dr. Mary Jo Cagle talks about the role robotics, artificial intelligence and other innovations may play in the future of healthcare.

Groundbreaking medical research is being conducted in the Carolinas that could lead to cures for genetic diseases. In this dialogue, we explore how those treatments work and how the COVID-19 vaccines that use Messenger RNA helped pave the way.

It's a tough time to be a farmer, and there's no easy fix. In this episode, we discuss how inflation, interest rates, supply chain issues and labor costs are really putting a strain on this six-generation family business.

Turnover in the food service industry can be upwards of 90%, so in this competitive labor market Butterball is focusing on employee retention. Also, why Jandrain is optimistic about immigration reform and the stories behind the iconic Butterball Turkey Talk-line.