CLT Alliance Talks

As Ally Business Administration Executive Ali Summerville assumes the role of 2024 CLT Alliance chair, she shares her vision for the organization and the region’s vibrant business community. In this podcast, Summerville discusses emerging trends, the importance of strengthening the community’s ecosystem, and bringing business leaders together to contribute to economic success in the Charlotte Region.

Rob Rolle with HTD Talent sits down with Queen’s University Charlotte’s President Dan Lugo and McColl School of Business Dean Denise Rotondo to discuss higher education and how the university can partner with businesses to make a larger community impact. With evolving technology,  Lugo and Rotondo share how higher education can meet the demands of today’s business world.

This fall the Charlotte Region is playing host to two collegiate-level basketball events, the Ally Tipoff and the Jumpman Invitational.  In this podcast, hear from Miller Yoho, director of communications and marketing with the Charlotte Sports Foundation and Bridget Sponsky, executive director of brand and sponsorship marketing at Ally. Yoho and Sponsky provide a snapshot of each event and the importance of collegiate sports in developing the future business leaders of tomorrow.  

On Nov. 7, voters in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area will have the opportunity to vote yes for 30 critical bond projects that will strengthen local schools and the community. In this podcast, Vote Yes For Bonds co-chairs David Longo and Mary McCray share why this bond package is critical to the safety and well-being of students across Mecklenburg County. Hear why voting yes is critically important for the future of students and the business community. Learn more about the projects included, here. 

Through years of accomplishments, 2023 Citizen of the Carolinas Mike Lamach has risen to support all who do business in the Charlotte Region, in areas including civic leadership, public policy and economic growth. In this podcast, CLT Alliance President & CEO Janet LaBar sits down with Mike to discuss the great strides he has made for the region and his hopes for the future.  Listen as Mike shares some pivotal moments in his career, what drives him to make a difference, and advice for future leaders.

You can learn more about Mike here. Register to join the celebration at this year's inaugural Tate Awards at this link. 

The Charlotte International Arts Festival is an annual celebration of imaginative visual and performing arts from the most creative international and local minds. In this podcast, we sit down with Danny Knaub, vice president of marketing for Blumenthal Performing Arts, to talk about what's in store for this year's CIAF. Hear about the festival's growth and economic impact as well as how it's creating a welcoming space for all in the Charlotte Region. 

This year, the CLT Alliance Foundation is unveiling the inaugural Tate Awards. This celebration will recognize excellence in business leadership and highlight the accomplishments of outstanding change agents, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes in the Charlotte Region. In this podcast, hear from CLT Alliance Board Chair Kieth Cockrell and CLT Alliance Foundation Chair Chris Moxley about the need to support small business leaders and how this event benefits the Charlotte Region. 

Are you an entrepreneur looking to scale your business? In this podcast, we are spotlighting a partnership program designed to accelerate the growth and success of minority-owned businesses in the Charlotte Region. Hear from Scale Up CLT partnership leaders and entrepreneurs involved with the program about how you can get involved, the importance of the growing small business community, and advice to entrepreneurs looking to take their next steps. 

As a global company looking to establish a North American headquarters, GNT had several competitive regions to consider. So, what led leaders to choose Gaston County? In this podcast, we sit down with Vice President of GNT USA Jeannette O'Brien to talk about why the Charlotte Region is the best place for the company's workforce, innovation, and continued growth. 

Employee wellness is a crucial element to organizational success, but studies show only about 24% of employees believe their employer cares about their well-being. In this podcast, we hear from leaders at the American Heart Association, Catapult, and Ten Minute Mindfulness about how organizations can address stress, burnout, mental health, and cultural health.

Learn more about services and suggestions from the American Heart Association, Catapult, and Ten Minute Mindfulness.