Carolina Business Review

Go inside the Hive with Shelly Cayette-Weston, President of Business Operations for the Charlotte Hornets She's sharing the playbook for strategy around fan engagment, long term growth of the team, creating legacy and passion for the game, changes at the Spectrum Center and more.

Panelists: Laura Ullrich Director of Economic Research, Indeed John Connaughton, Ph. D Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph. D. Research Economist, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina Frank Hefner, Ph. D. Professor of Economics, College of Charleston

A discussion on the biggest issues facing the region. Panelists Dr. Monique Perry-Graves, Chief Executive Officer, Road to Hire Jason Thomas, Executive Editor, SC Biz News Tony Mecia, Editor, The Charlotte Ledger Matt Martin, Regional Executive, North and South Carolina Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Panelists: Cristina Hall Ackley, Co-Founder & President, Ginger's Revenge Bruce L. Tyler Co-Owner/Manager, Weldon Mills Distillery, LLC Trey Boggs Owner and COO, Palmetto Distillery Matt Bowes Founder/ Owner, The Southern Growl Beer Company Vice President, SC Brewers Guild

Panelists: Kit Cramer, President and CEO, Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce David Jackson, President and CEO, Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Peter O'Leary, Mayor, Chimney Rock Village Carol Pritchett, Mayor, Lake Lure Ben Duncan, Chief Resilience Officer, South Carolina Office of Resilience

Panelists Aaron Nelson President and CEO,The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro James McQuilla President, Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce

Panelists John Hood President, John William Pope Foundation Carl Blackstone President and CEO, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce

In this Executive Profile, Barkin talks inflation, spending, labor challenges, economic growth, global concerns and more

Panelists John Hood President, John William Pope Foundation Carl Blackstone President and CEO, Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Panelists: Vicki Lee Parker High, Executive Director, NC Sustainable Business Council Susie Shannon, President & CEO, SC Council on Competiveness

Panelists: Vicki Lee Parker High, Executive Director, NC Sustainable Business Council and Susie Shannon, President & CEO, SC Council on Competitiveness

Panelists Ben Kinney Publisher, Business North Carolina Allen Smith President and CEO, OneSpartanburg, Inc.

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

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

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

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

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