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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. Today's episode features Leslie Isenhour the Director of BioNetwork Capstone Center & Department Head, Biotechnology Programs at Wake Technical Community College. Leslie talks about the growth, the programs and the challenges they're facing.

This week's Business North Carolina Weekly Podcast features Matt Snow, CEO of Charlotte-based DHG, one of the nation's 20 largest accounting firms with more than 2,000 employees. A Wake Forest University graduate, Snow describes the company's commitment to inclusion and how it relates to its growth beyond North Carolina. He also shares his outlook for the 2021 economy and experiences keeping DHG progressing 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. On today’s episode, we talk with David Stevens, Truist's Head of Dealer Commercial Services. David talks about his background, his history with NC Banker's Association and his observations on banking in the automotive industry. 

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 Kent Yelverton, N.C. State Fair manager and State Fair division director. The N.C. State University grad, who has overseen the state fair for three years, discusses how he got involved in the Department of Agriculture, the economic impact of last year's fair cancelation and the pandemic, how his team is preparing for the 2021 fair and other events, and more. The 2021 N.C. State Fair is slated for Oct. 14-24.

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 Loren Hill, the new economic development director of the Piedmont Triad Partnership's Carolina Core. The UNC Chapel Hill grad, who previously served as president of the High Point Economic Development Corp. for 20 years, discusses his vast economic development background, what the newly created position will entail, his key focuses and goals as director, and predictions for future development trends.

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 Brent Ciliano, the chief investment officer at Raleigh-based First Citizens Bancshares. He provides a clear explanation of the pandemic economy, citing the historic collapse and surprising rebound. A former executive at Congress Asset Management and Goldman Sachs Group, Ciliano joined the N.C. bank in 2015. He  explains why he thinks the stock market should perform reasonably well over the next 18 months.

This is the ninth 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 PNC Chief Economist Gus Faucher, who serves as PNC’s regional economist for North Carolina, about the state's economic outlook. Economic recovery remains one of the most pressing matters as businesses continue to grapple with the effects of the pandemic-related recession. But emerging developments, including vaccine distribution, are expected to have a major impact.

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 Brian Sischo, N.C. State University vice chancellor for university advancement and president of the N.C. State University Foundation. Brian discusses his background, new developments at the university, and expectations and aspirations for 2021. Sischo earned a bachelor's in finance and a master’s degree in management systems from Clarkson University. 

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 Patrick Mumford, president and CEO, of the newly formed Gaston Business Association, which was established Jan. 1 through the merger of the Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Gaston Development Corp. Mumford discusses his background, key focuses and goals of the association, recent economic development happenings in the region and his outlook for Gaston County’s future. The Clemson University grad, who earned a master’s in organization development from Queens University of Charlotte has more than 30 years of experience in economic development.