Carolina Business Review

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.

Topics: the labor shortage, malfunction junction, the unexpected impact of Blackbaud's 'agnotstic location' approach, cyber security and ESG. Panelists: Andy Shain, Columbia/Myrtle Beach Managing Editor, Post and Courier Laura Ullrich, Regional Economist, The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

No question COVID has impacted the restaurant industry on every front. Lance Trenary, CEO, Golden Corral talks everything from labor issues, to business models, and financial forecasts. Panelists: Tony Mecia, Editor, The Charlotte Ledger John Lummus, President and CEO, Upstate SC Alliance

The secret to creating more resilient business, equity centered leadership, systemic barriers to economic mobility, and equal access to education. Panelists: Mark Farris, President and CEO, Greenville Area Development Corporation and Ashish Achlerkar, Founder and CEO, NearU

A one on one with Machelle Baker Sanders, NC Secretary of Commerce. Topics include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the rural-urban divide and her approach to growing North Carolina.

Haley Gentry, Aviation Director, Charlotte Douglas International and Michael Landguth, President and CEO, Raleigh-Durham International discuss the changing landscape of travel, strategic growth, and the lasting impact of COVID on travel.