..between fossil fueled energy and nuclear is changing at Scana. Chair, President and CEO Bill Timmerman joins us this time to discuss the current state of the industry amid the new political reality and, what has been, arguably one of the South Carolina Utility’s biggest capital bets. Also rounding out the dialog are economists John … Continue reading »
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What’s In A Name
At first blush, it is the whimsically sounding name that makes you pause. At the time though, taking a name from a marriage between the fifth and third largest banks seems to make perfect sense. Beyond the moniker, what is the collective intention and direction this Midwestern-born bank has in the Carolinas? Fifth Third Bank … Continue reading »
Squared Away
When most people are feeling a long, lingering cloud of uncertainty, leave it to a military organization to be sure about the direction they are headed. This time Citadel Dean Dr. Sam Hines joins Chris William and expert panelists, Dr. Eric Heberlig or UNCC and Jay Bryson of Wells Fargo.
Johnny Belk
After more than 4 decades, the venerated family controlled retail chain gets more than a new look and logo; possibly a new vision? Under third generation leadership, Belk Stores begin to shake off recessionary shackles and looks for growth and new ways to flesh out it’s brand. President and Chief Operating Officer Johnny Belk joins … Continue reading »
On The Topic Of Energy…..
Recently in NYC and standing with some of Charlotte’s senior business leadership, Former President Bill Clinton announced Envision: Charlotte. A first and definitive step toward some of the Queen City’s most prominent uptown real estate high rises reducing energy use by some 20% over the next 5 years. A panel of Alternative Energy practitioners discuss … Continue reading »
Duke Energy’s Other Jim
It almost sounds like a Cat In The Hat story: Jim #1 and Jim #2. In business together, but who is who? There’s the outside Jim and the inside Jim. There’s fun and profit for me and you! More seriously, CEO Jim Rogers and COO Jim Turner have seemingly worked successfully in concert for years. … Continue reading »
South Carolina’s Senior Statesman
When it truly seems there is a real dearth of gown up’s in charge, alternatives to the lack of measured, level-headed leadership can be found in the senior ranks. Upstate SC attorney David Wilkins more than qualifies. The Palmetto State’s former Speaker of The House and US Ambassador to Canada has a unique POV and … Continue reading »
See The New Boss, Same As The Old Boss?
Words immortalized in the classic song by The Who, ‘see the new boss, same as the old boss’ is not necessarily true. Long time community leader/volunteer Brad Wilson moves into the C-suite at Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC. When it comes to the rapidly evolving world of health care, Wilson takes a different tack … Continue reading »
This Week…
…more solid, insight into what makes up our ‘new norm’. Two of the Carolinas premier pundits discuss the good, bad and ugly about our current Carolina business and policy. Bill Mahoney from the SC Research Authority and former NC Supreme Court Justice and Executive Director of the NC Institute for Constitutional Law, Bob Orr join … Continue reading »
Got Cash?
South Carolina lender Advance America Cash Advance, Inc knows how manage through what the rest of banking, lending and finance has been recently relearning: steepening regulation and a tough industrial public image. Cash America’s Chairman Billy Webster, discusses the current environment and challenges with Chris William, Dr. Frank Hefner of the College of Charleston and … Continue reading »
