Welcome to 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 speak with Natalie Hawkins, the President and CEO, Moore County Partners in Progress, about her background into her career, the shift in demographics and economic development in the Moore county area, among other things.

Welcome to 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 Amy Aussieker, the Executive Director at Envision Charlotte. Amy and Ben talk about her journey to becoming the Executive Director at Envision Charlotte, about the purpose, goals and partners of the organization, and their current initiatives such as the Innovation Barn among other things.

This is the twelfth in a series of informative monthly podcasts for North Carolina businesses from PNC in collaboration with Business North Carolina magazine. On this episode, we talk to Weston Andress, the Regional President for the Western Carolinas Market at PNC, about the state of their latest merger and what it means for their customers, progress since the roll out of their product - Low Cash Mode, PNC's commitment to early childhood education especially during the pandemic, and more. 

Welcome to 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 Thad Walton, the SVP Commercial Banking Leader at Regions Bank. Thad talks to Ben about his background, his role with Regions Bank, what's new at the bank, traveling for work during the pandemic, and more.

Welcome to 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 Jordan Schindler, whose Conover-based Nufabrx was just ranked the 50th fastest-growing company in the U.S. by Inc. magazine. Schindler started the business as a student at the University of Washington in 2011. The company fuses pain-relieving medicine with fabrics used in arm sleeves, knee braces and other apparel that are sold at Walmart stores and online. He explains how his HealthWear company is now growing at a rapid clip in Catawba County.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's Weekly Roundup, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we are joined by Gary Salamido, the President and CEO NC Chamber. Gary and Ben talk about Gary's journey from being a pharmacist to being a CEO, what's new at the Chamber in the midst of the pandemic, about manufacturing in NC and it's positive impact in the world during the pandemic, and the Coolest Things Made In North Carolina initiative.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's Weekly Roundup, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we are joined by Jasmine Hathaway, the Founder of Compass Coordinators. Jasmine talks to Ben Kinney about her journey to start Compass Coordinators, how the company is doing, how they help their clients, music, and more. 

Welcome to Business North Carolina's Weekly Roundup, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On today's episode, we are joined by Hunter Westbrook, the president of  HomeTrust Bank of Asheville. He describes how the largest financial institution based in western North Carolina has grown to nearly $4 billion in assets since converting to a mutual savings and loan in 2012. The West Virginia University graduate discusses competition with megabanks and fintech companies and the rapid growth of the Asheville economy.

Welcome to 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 are joined by Albert Eckel, the Co-Founder and Partner at Eckel & Vaughan. Ben and Albert talk about how Eckel & Vaughan was founded, starting a new business during tough times, new things happening in the world of brand communications, and flexibility in the post pandemic work environment. 

Welcome to 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 are joined by John Nelms, the president of the N.C. Economic Development Association and Senior Economic Development Manager at Duke Energy. The Oxford native talks about the group's passion for supporting the state's community colleges and why North Carolina consistently ranks among the most attractive states for relocating businesses. Nelms has a bachelor's degree from N.C. State University and a Campbell University MBA. He worked in state government before joining Duke predecessor Progress Energy.