Anita Zucker, Chair and CEO of InterTech Group, is a former educator and prominent philanthropist of educational endeavors.
She shares her concerns regarding the state of education and says the time for innovation is NOW.
The SC billionaire also talks about the pandemic's impact on business investments, the need for rural broadband, and diversity and inclusion in the full Executive Profile.

Anita Zucker, InterTech Group

From changes to the department, to lessons from COVID, the learning gap and controversial new methods for teaching we talk to Catherine Truitt about her first 6 months in office. 

Panelists:
Joe Waters
Co-Founder and CEO, Capita 

Leslie Boney
Director, Institute for Emerging Issues
NC State University

Catherine Truitt, NC Superintendent of Education

What impact will the new Apple engineering hub have on RTP's growth and jobs in the region? Plus find out what RTP is doing for small business. 
Panelists: Dr. Joseph Von Nessen, Research Economist, Darla Moore School of Business, UofSC and Vicki Lee Parker High, Executive Director, NC Business Council

Scott Levitan, President and CEO, RTP; President, Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina

How has the pandemic impacted the value and relevance of regional Chamber of Commerce organizations? We ask some Presidents and CEOs. Plus re-emerging concerns over COVID, and talent recruitment on this episode dedicated to the challenges and opportunities of Chamber of Commerce groups in the Carolinas.

Aaron Nelson, Chamber for Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Pat Kahle, Union County Chamber
Bob Morgan, SC Chamber
James McQuilla, Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Challenges

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.

Carl Armato, President and CEO, Novant Health

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.

Tom Barkin, President and CEO, The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley says the state is leaving $8 billion on the table by not expanding Medicaid. Is this the year it will finally get done? Also,  the lessons learned from COVID-19 and the mental health crisis in our justice system.

Kody Kinsley, North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary

High Point University bills itself as “The Premier Life Skills University,” but what exactly does that mean? HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein explains how his school’s approach to higher education prepares young people for success. He also pushes back against critics who say HPU is too posh. Dr. Qubein says his graduates are uniquely qualified to compete on the global stage.

Dr. Nido Qubein, High Point University President

From museums and aquariums to state parks and symphonies, Reid Wilson manages many of the things we love most about North Carolina. As the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, it’s his job to promote all of the wonderful things to do and see in our state. In this conversation,  Wilson talks about how a thriving arts scene and connections to nature are also important parts of bringing business into North Carolina.

Reid Wilson, Secretary of North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The episode unpacks an often overlooked and underutilized segment of the Carolina economy, our Veterans. We also talk about Fort Bragg, a post that has hosted millions of soldiers, being rebranded as Fort Liberty.

Veterans in the Carolinas

Lynn Good says her entire business strategy rests on pivoting to cleaner energy. At the same time, Good says Duke Energy is building the infrastructure to provide reliable and affordable energy that will accommodate the exponential growth in the Carolinas.

Lynn Good, Duke Energy CEO

Topics: changes in the publishing industry, the popularity of Southern culture, cultural heritage tourism, and building a brand.

Panelists
Aaron Nelson, President and CEO, The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro 
Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO, International African American Museum

David DiBenedetto, Senior Vice President and Editor in Chief, Garden & Gun Magazine

Panelists:
Terik Tidwell, NC IDEA Foundations'  Black Entrepreneurship Council
Managing Partner, 642 Partners 
Dr. Nicholas J. Hill, Dean, School of Business, Claflin University

Sean Suggs, President, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina

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

Harry Sideris, President, Duke Energy

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



Economic Year in Review 2024

Economic Forecast 2025

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



Darren Spicer, Co-Founder, CEO, Clutch Coffee

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

The Insider's Report

Panelists
L. Dean Faile 
President and CEO, York County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Vicki Lee Parker High
Executive Director, NC Sustainable Business Council

Ward Nye, Chair, President and CEO, Martin Marietta

Jay Karen, CEO, National Golf Course Owners Association

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

Rebuilding the Carolinas: 6 Months After Hurricane Helene

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

Eric Davis, Chairman, North Carolina State Board of Education

A look at how NC House Bill 2 and other controversial policies are impacting the economic development of the region. What happens to businesses when politics and policy collide? Are social issues overshadowing more pressing discussions of transportation and education?

Politics, Policy and Brand

Transportation is a critical issue in the Palmetto State.  Host Chris William sits down for a one on one conversation with South Carolina's transportation chief.

One on one with SC Transportation Secretary Christy Hall

A one on one interview with the man behind the nation's 5th busiest airport. The new Director talks everything from security to expansion to the future.

Brent Cagle, Aviation Director, Charlotte Douglas International

The former CEO of Office Depot talks about his new life after retirement. Being the Co-Owner of Reverence Farms and Cafe certainly wasn't in his plan. What corporate expertise is he applying to this small family business and how is it driving the local economy. Panelists Ted Pitts, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and John Silvia, Dynamic Economic Strategy join us.

Bruce Nelson, From Corporate CEO to Farm Owner

From the impact of the cheating scandal that rocked higher education to serving the most at risk, we look at the many layers of economic mobility.  Panelists: JoAnn Turnquist, President and CEO, Central Carolina Community Foundation and Dr. Mark Gabriel Little, Director, NC Growth.

David Dodson, President, MDC

From business strategy to trade concerns and technology a rare interview with Lowe's Home Improvement CEO Marvin Ellison.  Ellison also talks openly about his faith as his personal anchor in this Executive Profile.

Marvin Ellison, Lowes

Partnerships, innovation, the impact on traditional banking, cyber security, regulations and AI

Fintech: Mainstreaming Shadow Banking

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.

Ted Pitts, President and CEO, South Carolina Chamber

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.

Molly Spearman, SC Superintendent of Public Instruction

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

Ward Nye, Chairman and CEO, Martin Marietta

An Executive Profile with Tom Barkin, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Topics include: Stimulus, debt, inflation, Gamestop, bitcoin, and more.

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