For more than a decade, we have been proud partners with the venerable monthly publication Business North Carolina magazine. So, it was without hesitation we said yes when we got a call from BNC Publisher David Kinney to participate in their Oct. 2011 cover: BNC Top 30 Cover Story.
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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 »
Inside Baseball at Freddie Mac
In 1970, by act of Congress, the US put in place an Agency to provide liquidity and the ability for many Americans’ to buy their own home. In effect, the Government was guaranteeing to Banks credible citizens who wanted to own their own home. It seemed to work pretty well almost 4 decades. And then … Continue reading »
Truly Interesting
Commercial & residential real estate and related construction has and continues to, endure a cathartic experience. A snapshot of our panel that Chris William moderated about where we are now in this lagging industrial sector and our way forward.
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 Diplomat
Remember the words from the 1989 Billy Joel song: We didn’t start the fire? “It was always burning. Since the world’s been turning” Well, given Middle East events it seems prophetic……..again. This is the current post for CBR; the most widely watched source for Carolina business and public policy. This time an executive profile with … Continue reading »
Keeper Of the Public Purse
It is tough enough to manage the family finances in the current economic environment. So, imagine being responsible for the balance sheet of over 9 million North Carolinians? The Tar Heel State’s first female CFO has, arguably the toughest test in 2 generations to keep the State fiscally on an even keel. The Honorable Janet … Continue reading »
The Sweet Spot
He just may have the best job in State Government. A heartbeat from North Carolina’s top job, real influence among his former colleagues in the General Assembly and the power of a credible bully-pulpit. NC Lt. Governor Walter Dalton this time on CBR. Also, SC Manufacturing Alliance Chief Lewis Gossett and Doug Copeland from the … Continue reading »
Get Fed Information
Dr. Jeffrey Lacker has a unique ‘Keep Calm And Carry On’ attitude toward the Federal Reserve’s mission. That’s a good thing. As President of the Richmond Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank and a key member of the Fed’s Open Market Committee, his POV carry’s some weight in managing the direction of this Nation’s financial … Continue reading »
