Carolina Business Review

A look at the most pressing issues facing students and educators as districts across the region grapple with this new era of learning. Panelists: Sarah Gams SC Teacher of the Year Maureen Stover NC Teacher of the Year Jessica Patterson, SC principal of the year Kisha Clemons, NC Principal of the Year

On this episdoe we explore the growing COVID workforce gap. Dr. Tim Hardee discusses how the size, flexibility, and tuition of technical colleges are playing a role in the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists Dr. Mark Little, Executive Director, CREATE, UNC and Carl Blackstone, President and CEO, Columbia Chamber.

An Executive Profile with Dr. Mandy Cohen regarding North Carolina's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as the state moves into Phase 3 reopening. Topics include vaccine development, mental health, impact on education, and Medicaid.

Topics: Transportation spending, infrastructure investment, commercial construction, company growth Panelists: Joe Waters, Co-Founder and CEO, Capita Randall Johnson, Executive Director, NC Biotechnology Center, Southeastern Office, Wilmington President, NC Economic Development Association

Panelists discuss the reality for small businesses reopening amid the pandemic and what the real challenge is moving ahead. Greg Habib, Mayor, Goose Creek Frank Knapp, CEO, SC Small Business Chamber Tracy Furman, Executive Director, Triad Local First Mike Hawkins, Chair, Transylvania County Board of Commissioners

We talk everything from the home renovation boom to the company's approach to diversity and inclusion. Panelists Sara Hazzard, SC Manufacturers Alliance and Aaron Nelson, The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro discuss the disconnect of talent vs. jobs.

Dr. Tunde Sotunde took the reigns at BCBS NC in the middle of a pandemic. How has that changed his strategy? The answer to that question plus insight on the efforts toward Racial Diversity and Inclusion, and the important need for what he calls 'the coalition of the willing." Panelists Janet LaBar, President and CEO, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Patrick Michaels, CEO, Goodwill Industries Upstate/Midlands SC

In part 2 of our Reopen Report Card, Chris Williams talks one on one with Superintendent Mark Johnson on everything from reopening plans, to relief and funding, rural broadband, and racial equity. He also speaks candidly about his tenuous relationship with the State Board of Education and the Governor.

In Part One of our Reopen Report Card we talk with SC Education Chief Molly Spearman. She shares her insight on moving ahead, the concern for teachers, rural broadband, and the impact of alternative education options on traditional public education.

4 Carolina Mayors discuss the political, fiscal and community challenges of governing during this unprecedented time. Topics include racial equity, COVID-19 reopening, education and economic recovery. Panelists: Mayor Vi Lyles, Charlotte, NC Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin, Raleigh, NC Mayor Stephen Benjamin, Columbia, SC Mayor Brendon M. Barber, Sr., Georgetown, SC

North Carolina's transportation chief talks with Host, Chris William one on one in this Executive Profile. Discussion includes the impact of COVID-19, financial troubles, construction delays and growth.

North and South Carolina tourism chiefs talks about the impact from COVID-19 on this year's tourist season, what to expect and how the industry plans to recover.

The head of Charlotte Douglas International discusses what flying will look like in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus hear how the crisis is impacting development at the airport.

An Executive Profile with the head of this global company on the global crises impacting our world today. Ted Doheny shares his unique perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and the push for racial equality.

This Executive Profile looks at the lost revenue, construction delays, and other fallout from the COVID-19 virus on the SC Department of Transportation.

Banks take their fare-share of criticism for being unresponsive and too institutional. When COVID-19 hit, collectively they were relatively quick to deploy the Federal PPP stimulus funds. Wells Fargo Senior EVP and Consumer & Small Business Banking CEO, Mary Mack.

What does North Carolina have to do to get right as it reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown. NC's Chamber boss Gary Salamido shares what he's hearing from businesses across the state.

An Executive Profile with Dr. Mandy Cohen, NC Secretary, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. She has been an integral part of the Governor's advisory committee in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Host Chris William talks one on one with her about the lessons learned, reopening guidelines, vaccines and more as the Carolinas begin moving forward...

The leadership and broad life experience of the President of High Point University is especially relevant to how our public health crisis plays out. This conversation is part of our Carolina Business Review Unscripted series.

Ted Pitts, President and CEO, South Carolina Chamber and a member of the Governor's Task Force to reopen the economy talks about steps being taken to move forward.