Chatter with BNC

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.

On today's episode, David Mildenberg speaks with Victor Jones Jr., a principal at Jenkins Peer Architects, which was named the North Carolina and Charlotte firm of the year by the American Institute of Architects in 2021. Jones discusses how the business has expanded over the years with a recent emphasis on public sector projects, while broadening its ownership group.Recent projects have included the University Recreation Center at UNC Charlotte and the renovation of the American Legion Memorial Stadium in the Queen City. Jones has a bachelor's from N.C. State and a master's degree in architecture from Columbia University.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.

On today's episode, David Mildenberg speaks with former Governor Pat McCrory, who previously served as Charlotte's mayor for 14 years. McCrory discusses his views on economic development, transportation and health care. McCrory, who grew up in Greensboro and is a Catawba College graduate, also describes his views on improving higher education.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.

On today's episode, Ben Kinney speaks with Wit Tuttell the Executive Director of Visit NC and recently awarded the honor of State Tourism Director of the Year by the US Tavel Association. Tuttle talks to us about his career journey, how easy it is to it to find a variety of vacation spots within driving distance in NC, what's new at Visit NC and their efforts to promote safe and enjoyable outdoor activities post pandemic, and more.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.

On today's episode, Colin Campbell talks with N.C. Rep. Ashton Clemmons, a Democrat from Greensboro who's developed a reputation for working across the partisan divide to get legislation enacted. She talks about her work in the legislature, professional background in education, and why the business community should help address the state's early childhood education needs.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.

On today’s episode, David Mildenberg speaks with Pat Riley, the CEO of Allen Tate Companies, the largest residential real estate firm in the Carolinas. Riley discusses the blockbuster acquisition of Beverly-Hanks, the biggest realty agency in western North Carolina, creating a business with $9.4 billion in combined real estate closings last year. He explains why home prices are headed higher despite interest rate hikes and how Baby Boomers should approach the retirement housing market.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.

On today’s episode, we talk with Harry Smith, CEO of Pamlico Air, a Washington, N.C.-based air filtration manufacturer launched in 2019 and acquired last year by German conglomerate Mann + Hummel. The Johnston County native discusses his business career, including his Rise Capital private-equity group. Smith also shares some controversial views on the UNC System, based on his experiences serving on the UNC Board of Governors between 2013 and 2020, including several years as chair. 

On today's episode of Business Perspectives with PNC Bank, we are joined by Simmi Prasad, PNC Institutional Asset Management Director for the Carolinas. During the discussion, Prasad discusses the findings from PNC Institutional Asset Management’s recently published Social Responsibility survey and the growing priority corporate and nonprofit executives are placing on social responsibility.