Carolina Business Review

Panelists Anna Beavon Gravely, Founder, Restless Politico Matt Martin, Regional Executive, North and South Carolina Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelists: Frank Hefner, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, College of Charleston Joe Waters, Co-Founder and CEO, Capita

What does it take to rebuild an American Icon? Panelists David C. Lockwood III, CRE CCIM SIOR Executive Vice President and COO, Colliers, South Carolina Tony Mecia Editor, Charlotte Ledger

Panelists John Hood John William Pope Foundation Dr. Joseph C. Von Nessen Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina

Panelists John Hood, President, John William Pope Foundation Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., Research Economist, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina

We explore the impact of Hurricane Helene on this season, federal policy on hospitality hiring, and foreign travel, new state parks and a deal that will bring more foodies to visit the Carolinas. Special guests: Wit Tuttell, Executive Director, Visit NC Duane Parrish, Director, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

A look at the biggest issues facing education from teacher pay to executive orders, funding, immigration and more

We talk with leaders from some of the most damaged area about the progress and challenges still ahead.

Jay Karen, CEO, National Golf Course Owners Association by Carolina Business Review

Panelists L. Dean Faile President and CEO, York County Regional Chamber of Commerce Vicki Lee Parker High Executive Director, NC Sustainable Business Council

The Carolina Business Review Insiders tackle some of the most impactful issues facing this region in 2025. Panelists Donald Thompson Founder and CEO, The Diversity Movement Susie Shannon President and CEO, SC Competitiveness Council Sam Konduros President and CEO, Greenville City Economic Development Corporation Sarah Hall Director, Institute for Emerging Issues, NC State University

Panelists Sarah House Managing Director, Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Mark Vitner Founder, Chief Economist, Piedmont Crescent Capital John Connaughton, Ph.D Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte Anders Persson, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Global Fixed Income, Nuveen

Panelists Sarah House Managing Director, Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Mark Vitner Founder, Chief Economist, Piedmont Crescent Capital John Connaughton, Ph.D Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte Anders Persson, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Global Fixed Income, Nuveen

Special Guest Darren Spicer, Co-Founder, CEO, Clutch Coffee Panelists Jason Thomas, Executive Editor, SC Biz News Tony Mecia, Editor, Charlotte Ledger

It does seem ironic even that an act of God or natural disaster can eviscerate a region so completely but eventually bring a community together. We have seen that over and over again since the devastation of the hurricanes in September. Such times also build leaders. We hear about the rebuilding effort from Duke Energy's newly named President, Harry Sedaris. Panelists Georgia Mjartan, President and CEO, Central Carolina Community Foundation John Hood, President, John William Pope Foundation

An update on the progress to rebuild Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, plus funding needs, future storm planning and managing the mental toll. Panelists Patrick Woodie, President & CEO, NC Rural Center Antjuan Seawright, Founder and CEO, Blueprint Strategy

As non-profits struggle to redefine community what are the challenges for the organizations that serve those in need in the region, from relief funding to polarization, and affordable housing. Panelists: Cathy Bessant, CEO, Foundation for the Carolinas Rhett Mabry, President, The Duke Endowment Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO, International African American Museum Sara Fawcett, President and CEO, United Way of the Midlands

From hurricane rebuilding, to rural priorities, collaboration with North Carolina and creative funding, we talk with the first new SC DOT leader in nearly a decade. Panelists Patrick Woodie, President & CEO, NC Rural Center Christopher Finn, Interim President and CEO, South Carolina I-77 Alliance

In this Executive Profile, President Hans talks about leading in polarizing times, the role AI should play in higher education, affordability and enrollment, Hurricane Helene's impact to the UNC System, and more.

Former NC Secretary of Public Safety and the State’s Homeland Security Advisor, Hooks updates on the progress and challenges of the relief effort in North and South Carolina following Hurricane Helene. Panelists: Tony Mecia, Editor, The Charlotte Ledger Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D., Research Economist, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina