In the Loop with the Charlotte Area Chamber

More Clients, Less Marketing: How to Create More Leads and Income by Doing LESS Client generation is the lifeblood of your business. But with so many marketing options, how do you cut through the noise and find your best strategy for growth?

Insights into the important programs serving to improve the health of everyone in our area along with how you can access, support, and participate in healthy living programs --- – those are the nuggets you’ll hear in this episode of “In the Loop’ with our very special guest, Shannon Emmanuel, CHWC  Vice President at American Heart Association in Charlotte.

Our guest on this episode of ‘In the Loop’, truly has had an exciting and inspiring professional journey. Patrick Twiest has moved from a decades-long career as a hard-driving, highly successful executive in the finance industry to taking a leap of faith into the world of real estate. Listen to his words of wisdom about following your heart without losing your head.

Helping business professionals make informed, data-driven decisions is the mission of Jack Thompkins, Founder and Managing Partner of Pineapple Consulting Firm In this episode of ‘In the Loop, Jacks shares tips and recommendations about analyzing and visualizing your data so your past performance can quickly inform your future strategy. #charlotteareachamber #charlotteintheloop

This episode of ‘In the Loop’ features two special guests who work with DKMS -- an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. Give a listen and learn from Iris Caldwell and Maya Ward how you can join in supporting the efforts to end blood cancer!

Our guest in this episode of ‘In the Loop’ is the head of Communication for the new and incredibly successful Charlotte Football Club. WoodyWilder has led internal and external communication during their inaugural season which has set records across the league and been recognized around the world on several fronts. Tune in for a fascinating conversation from a leader behind the success @CharlotteF...

As a Certified Productive Environment Specialist™, she works with busy business owners and high-performing professionals who have too much to do, not enough time, and don’t know where to start. Sharing her freaky fascination with all things productivity, and her extensive experience in business ownership and operations, she works with her clients to help them get organized and streamline their day...

Logan Stewart Kureczka, Lead Communications Consultant at Duke Energy Corporation, is a highly experienced and well-connected communicator who has worked with diverse organizations and corporations. She is a purpose driven professional who leads with creativity, a relationship driven approach, and a smile. Logan shares a number of valuable insights in this edition of 'In the Loop'.

Barbara McKay is one of the greater Charlotte region's most popular and recognizable media personalities. She has now released her first food memoir, Coming Home: Recipes and Reflections from a Life in the Spotlight, which showcases her life in the public spotlight and the recipes for food (and life) she learned along the way. Her love of food opened doors to travel the world and meet movie stars...

Marjorie will be joining Charlotte City Council in September as the District 5 representative. Learn why Marjorie decided to run for city council and her goals for Charlotte and the District.  Marjorie has lived in Charlotte for 17 years along with her two children, born and raised on Charlotte’s Eastside.    The Public Policy Committee is Local Politics for Non-Political People

In this episode of 'In the Loop,' we have a wealth of information, valuable perspectives, and consult from the editor of The Charlotte Ledger, Tony Mecia. From the status and outlook for area business and industry, to advice on getting visibility for your business, Tony offers some great insights and tips. Give a listen and let us know your thoughts! https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymecia/

Ask questions, review your telecom bill, and don't be afraid to upset the apple cart. Three key tips on this episode of 'In the Loop' from Ken Reda, Co Founder and Managing Partner of Profit Advisory Group Ken and his team are experts in helping business and healthcare professionals achieve best in class pricing for the technology that meets their needs.

Need to get more traction in your business? Be more afraid of the status quo than change. That insight and more, especially for family-owned businesses, in this edition of 'In the Loop' with Brandon Blell. Brandon is a Professional EOS Implementer who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners get what they want from their business.

We will talk about how local businesses can become more Environmentally Conscious. This meeting will be a great opportunity to learn how the City of Charlotte can help companies focus on sustainability, improve their recycling efforts and participate in the circular economy. Charlotte Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera chairs the Environment, Engagement and Equity Committee and is passionate about helping...

What makes you and your business different? What do you and your business offer that sets you apart? How can you turn that into a compelling story? In this edition of 'In the Loop' Digital Marketing Communications Leader and President of the American Marketing Association-Charlotte Board of Directors, Tammy Tufty with Dell Technologies, shares important insights into marketing yourself and your bu...

Are you spending the majority of your time working in your business instead of on your business? Have you planned how you want to transition your business? Are you considering all the tangible and non-tangible factors that add value to your business and to your personal and professional success? In this episode of 'In the Loop', business valuation and exit planning strategist and consultant, Tom B...

Michael Stier is a hands-on C-level executive and entrepreneur with a 35+ year track record of growing companies to scalable and profitable stages, with an industry focus at the intersection of technology and financial services (banking, wealth & asset management). He brings a broad base of expertise across functional areas to guide partners in strategy, entrepreneurship, financial management,...

Talks about ikigai.  Steve Gatter is solopreneur. His clients are solopreneurs, startups, and people thinking about being a business. Steve's role is to help them think about the effort and figure out how to be efficient and effective. "As a one-person entity, we must get the most out of all resources, especially our time and our capital. And as fast as possible, acquire some clients."

We talked a little about real estate and about her fundraiser.  From March 24th – June 4th, our small but mighty team’s goal is to raise $100,000 which will go directly to LLS in support of its longstanding goal: a world without blood cancers.  We have a big day of fundraising planned on May 12th - our agent Sterling Rockwell is going to take over Sycamore Brewing hosting a day filled wi...

A conversation with Jeffrey Green from CV Communications We are the industry's leading Consultant for Telecom, IT, and all Cloud-based Services. Based in Charlotte NC. Our objective is to provide the information needed from our carriers and providers so our customers can make an informed intelligent decisions regarding all of their telecommunication needs.

Here's a little about Lisa,   I coach high-functioning leaders to channel their overthinking into calm, confident, decisive action. I call it “underthinking it.” You’re a thoughtful, driven problem-solver who really cares. Channel that brainpower into more clear, decisive action and learn to leave work at work so you enjoy your downtime. Is it finally time to get out of your head and into YOU...

Confused about Cryptocurrency?  It's money but not paper money and is typically not issued by a central authority. Cryptocurrencies typically use decentralized control as opposed to a central bank digital currency (CBDC).   When implemented with decentralized control, each cryptocurrency works through distributed ledger technology, typically a blockchain, that serves as a public fin...

Did some digging on the results of my membership in the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce to prepare for tomorrow’s podcast. Joined March 2020 as one of the first 25 members and renewed a year later Reason joined: Wanted to support the new chamber that was focused on supporting small businesses like mine. Of course, I wanted to meet new people, especially during Covid when virtual networking was...

As the founder and CEO of Starmount Healthcare and StarMed Healthcare, Mike provides the vision and mission for the company. As an entrepreneur, Mike continually takes on new challenges and opportunities that support company growth. His passion for underserved communities and access to affordable healthcare continue to resonate with and support his long term goals.

In this episode, Michael Orzech COO of the Charlotte Area Chamber, and Dianne Chase, CEO/Founder of Chase Media, interview Michael Graff Editor of Axios Charlotte.