Queen City CEO

So far, Anthony Foxx‘s first term has had a broad range of highs an lows. This Spring, the Queen city announced it would be hosting the Democratic National Convention in 2012. Directly related to the DNC Host Committee, is a controversy at the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority that threatens to upset its leadership team and … Continue reading »

Shipping News

The commercial viability of the Port-Of-Call in Charleston is arguably the single most important element when it comes to South AND North Carolina Economic Development. So, with a double-digit decline in Port volume recently, the new SC Ports Chief Executive won’t have too much wiggle room in not getting things ship-shape and sailing straight quickly. … Continue reading »

And The Season Begins…….Again.

Spring Break is a Carolinas Rite of Passage. An appetizer for the summer travel and beach season. Kind of, the beginning of the beginning. So, what do indicators say will happen this year? And how are the professionals planning for 2011? We ask two that ought to know; Brad Dean of the Myrtle Beach Chamber … Continue reading »

The Green Flag

With much fanfare and more than a passing interest in initial attendance numbers, the NASCAR Hall Of Fame debuted in Charlotte earlier this summer. Executive Director and the venerated voice of Motor Racing Network Winston Kelley joined Chris William, AAA Carolinas Tom Crosby and the Center for Carolina Living founder Patrick Mason on this week’s … Continue reading »