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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 Phil Werz the President & CEO Pinehurst Aberdeen Southern Pines CVB. Phil talks about his history in the travel and tourism space, what's new in the Souther Pines area, 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 are joined by Erik Johnson, co-founder and partner of Charlotte-based private real estate-investment group White Point, one of the developers behind the Queen City's Optimist Hall. Erik discusses the history behind Charlotte's first food hall housed in the former Highland Park Gingham Mill, which once operated as the city's largest textile mill. The space is also home to Duke Energy's office space and dozens of food, beverage and retail vendors. He also talks about challenges faced over the past year and how Optimist Hall pivoted during the pandemic.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Trey Sutten, CEO of Cardinal Innovations Healthcare. He oversees a Charlotte-based not-for-profit designated by the state to manage about $900 million in annual care for people with complex needs, most of them receiving Medicaid health insurance. He describes the mission of the organization, which is having conflicts with several N.C. counties.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. On this episode, we chat with Byron Hicks, who was named state director of the N.C. Small Business and Technology Development Center in January. He also serves as assistant vice chancellor of Business and Technology Extension Programs in the Office of External Affairs, Partnerships, and Economic Development at N.C. State University. Byron talks about his journey, his vision for the N.C. SBTDC and more.

This is the eleventh in a series of informative monthly podcasts for North Carolina businesses from PNC in collaboration with Business North Carolina magazine. On this episode, we chat with Jim Hansen, PNC regional president for Eastern Carolinas. Hansen discusses a new digital offering intended to help customers avoid overdraft fees, continued growth in the Triangle region and his favorite North Carolina vacation spots.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Natalie English, president and CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Natalie takes us through her professional journey, discusses Wilmington's massive growth, her favorite music and more.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Bruce Clarke and Kenny Colbert, co-CEOs of Catapult, a membership-based business association. Catapult, which launched at the start of 2021, is the result of a merger between Capital Associated Industries and The Employers Association. The new organization now serves more than 2,300 employers across North Carolina and beyond. Clarke and Colbert talk about the merger, goals for the future and their favorite music. 

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Randall Johnson the Executive Director, Southeastern Office, North Carolina Biotechnology Center and President, NCEDA. Randall talks about his background and move to Wilmington, what sets the Southeastern Office of the Biotech Center apart from other regional offices, and the current and future state of economic development in North Carolina.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Gregory Poole, CEO of Gregory Poole Equipment Co., the state's second-ever Caterpillar dealer founded in 1951. Greg discusses the history of the Raleigh-based company, the inherent pressures of running a family business, its pandemic response, and more.