Carolina Business Review

Gun violence is a problem that keeps our leaders up at night. It’s just one of the many topics we discussed with a panel of Carolina mayors. They talk about about engaging members of the community to solve some of our most divisive issues. And while some think our economy may be headed for a recession, our mayors say planning and economic diversity make us uniquely positioned to weather a downturn. Other topics include: affordable housing and growth. Panelists: Mayor Vi Lyles, Charlotte, NC Mayor Dan Rickenmann, Columbia, SC Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, Raleigh, NC Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin, Florence, SC

Carolina Business Review was on location at the SC Ports Authority for a special episode on transportation and infrastructure. We talked to the new CEO Barbara Melvin and the newly retired CEO Jim Newsome about several issues facing the ports right now: the supply chain, the on-going labor dispute and cruise ship changes. Other panelists joining the dialogue: SC Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey SC Transportation Secretary Christy Hall SC Representative Bill Sandifer

South Carolina has a budget surplus like it has never seen: nearly $6 billion more than the state was expecting going into fiscal year 2022-2023. Other topics include: the deal that fell through between Carolina Panthers’ owner David Tepper and York County, South Carolina, inflation and its impact on consumer behavior, the budget surpluses in both Carolinas, as well as Medicaid expansion and potential tax cuts. Panelists: Bob Morgan, President and CEO, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Pat Kahle, President and CEO, Union County Chamber

Our panel of insiders talk about the debate around gun safety measures, and how the current labor shortage could lead to changes to the hiring process. Panelists: Christopher Chung, CEO, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina Susie Shannon, President and CEO, South Carolina Council on Competitiveness Donald Thompson, CEO and Founder, The Diversity Movement Sara Fawcett, President and CEO, United Way of the Midlands

The State Employees’ Credit Union operates in every single county in North Carolina, and its reach is only getting bigger. In this episode of Carolina Business Review, Jim Hayes, the President and CEO of the SECU talks about the future of credit unions including adding small business loans and possibly person-to-person payments.

Everyone is talking about the Federal Reserve recently raising its benchmark rate by a half-point. In this edition of the Carolina Business Review we discuss the delicate balance between trying to curb inflation and avoiding a recession. We also examine the Baby Boomer generation's connection to the labor shortage.

From affordable housing to flooding issues, racial equity and growth, we talk to the Mayor of one of South Carolina's fastest growing cities. Panelists: Patrick Woodie, President, NC Rural Center Karen Riordan, President and CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

In this executive profile of former South Carolina Governor, David Beasley, we talk about winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the United Nations World Food Programme, the power of food in international negotiations and the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

In this special episode, we talk with the tourism chiefs for North Carolina and South Carolina about how high gas prices, Covid-19 and international issues could impact summer travel. Special guests: Duane Parrish, Director, SC Parks, Recreation and Tourism Wit Tuttell, Executive Director, Visit NC

How will rising inflation and interest rates affect us in the Carolinas? Other topics include consumer spending and the upcoming tourist season, geo-political issues and preparing our workforce for jobs of the future. Panelists: Peter Gwaltney, President and CEO, NC Bankers Association Ted Pitts, President and CEO, Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate

The pandemic has had a significant impact on health care. Dr. Tunde Sotunde, President and CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina joins us to talk about that and other issues including the racial disparity in health care and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. PANELISTS Leslie Boney, Director, Institute for Emerging Issues Carl Blackstone, President and CEO, Columbia Chamber

This executive panel examines the impact of social justice issues and how diversity, equity and inclusion is good for business. Panelists: Lynn Good, Duke Energy James Sills, M&F Bank Lou Kennedy, Nephron Ward Nye, Martin Marietta

Topics include: How HBCUs are connecting students with business, the cost of higher education, changes since COVID, the competitive advantage of Bennett's 'smallness' and changes in the region's urban cores. Panelists Holly Childs, President and CEO, Wilmington Downtown LLC John McDonough, City Manager, Greenville South Carolina

On this edition of Carolina Business Review topics include: inflation, supply chain, transparency in healthcare pricing, and the budget surplus. Panelists Tony Mecia, Editor, Charlotte Ledger Peter Brews, Dean, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina

This Executive Profile looks at the new opportunities for South Carolina's business community. Topics include infrastructure, transportation, transparency, broadband and more.

In this Executive Profile with Tom Barkin, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond we look at the economy now and in the future, from inflation and supply backlogs, to labor shortages and real estate.

A rare conversation with Molly Spearman, SC Superintendent of Education and Catherine Truitt, NC Superintendent of Public Instruction. The two leaders of education sit down in this exclusive dialogue to discuss redefining education in this new era, teacher shortages, school safety and how mental health is shaping the recovery.

Topics include: Legislative priorities, education, rural broadband and Charlotte's new racial equity initiative Panelists: Anna Beavon Gravely, Executive Director, NCFREE Antjuan Seawright, Founder, CEO, Blueprint Strategy

Our annual look at the biggest issues facing our economy in 2022. Our resident economists share their insight on inflation, housing, and the employment landscape. Panelists: Sarah House, Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Securities Dr. John Connaughton, Babson Capital Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte, Dr. Doug Woodward, Director, Division of Research, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina and Dr. Frank Hefner, Professor of Economics, College of Charleston

In this Executive Profile we discuss vaccine hesitancy, the integration of New Hanover Regional Medical Clinic, the Novant-UNC Health medical school, rural health, DEI and mental wellness.