Creating Jobs – Really

Since our economy has cratered, “Jobs” has literally been the rallying cry for Politicos and Economic Developers. But, it seems that real, long-lasting job creation flows directly from an organization’s ability to innovate. For many years, those in the creative class were seen as geeks, think-tank and black box idea people who didn’t do much … Continue reading →

Seeing Double (digits)

Is not a Bad thing. Especially when it represents how your business grew in 2009. Discount retailer Family Dollar Chief Howard Levine, talks about how the prolific store chain stays true to it’s competency and the narrow strategy that has delivered stunning success through the Great Recession.

Even The Royals Must Ask His Permission To Enter The Square Mile.

In late January 2010, the 682nd Lord Mayor of London toured the US and visited us to talk finance, future prospects and the Carolina place in the global community. As Alderman from the London Ward of Aldersgate, Nick Anstee leads of the City of London Corporation, which provides business and local government services to the … Continue reading →