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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. This week, we sat down with Amber Scarlett, the new executive director of the Randolph County Tourism Development Authority. Scarlett, who grew up in Randolph County, talks about her journey from her first job as a teenager at the N.C. Zoo gift shop to heading the county's tourism organization, how she plans to deal with major funding cuts and falling tourism numbers because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the resilience of small businesses in the community

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Eric Kuester, vice president of sales and business development at Pinehurst Resort, joined us on this week's episode. The Charlotte native discusses what initially drew him to Pinehurst, his 17-year journey from a front office associate to a VP, and Pinehurst's response to the coronavirus pandemic. He says though business levels will be off about 40%, mostly in the B2B space including canceled meeting and events, the resort's leisure business "has come back more sharply than expected."

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Veteran N.C. developer Clay Grubb has lots to say on the state's housing market and economy in this week's episode. The Lexington native recently wrote a book, Creating the Urban Dream, that details his views on why "affordable housing" thrives if compassion and common sense are balanced. Too often, bureaucracy gets in the way, making the shortage of affordable homes and apartments much worse, he says.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we talk with Mac Lackey, a Charlotte-based serial entrepreneur who has built and sold six companies. Lackey discusses the entrepreneurial climate in North Carolina, how the pandemic is affecting the market for startup companies, the projects he's working on and his favorite musical tunes.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we talk with Tripp Beacham, managing principal at BB+M Architecture in Charlotte. Beacham discusses BB+M's key focuses, how the firm is adjusting to continue work during the pandemic as an essential business and a few of his favorite musical tunes.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we talk with Tom Dempsey, founder and CEO of Brevard-based SylvanSport. Dempsey discusses SylvanSport’s 16-year history, its pivot to manufacture PPE during the pandemic, and new products coming to market.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we talk with Chuck Flink, owner and president of Durham-based Greenways Inc. Flink discusses the increasing interest in greenways during the pandemic, his recently published book, North Carolina’s standing as a national leader in greenway development, and his favorite musical tunes.

This is the third in a series of informative monthly podcasts for North Carolina businesses from PNC in partnership with Business North Carolina magazine. On this episode, we chat with Henri Cancio-Fitzgerald, director of Nonprofit Solutions for PNC Institutional Asset Management. Henri discusses nonprofit planning in the context of today's challenging environment, what donor relations should focus on, and his favorite Winston-Salem takeout option during the stay-at-home order.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we talk with Curt Ladig, president and CEO of Delta Dental of North Carolina. Ladig discusses the nonprofit's latest updates, how employees are switching gears to work during the pandemic, and his passion for ballroom dancing.

Welcome to Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. This week, we talk with Caroline Sullivan, executive director of the North Carolina Business Committee for Education. Sullivan discusses the nonprofit's history, how it is helping to connect students with career opportunities throughout the state, professional development opportunities for educators, how businesses can aid in virtual learning, and her favorite musical tunes.