After years of experience building relationships and advocating for business in both Raleigh and Columbia, Joe Bost has now stepped into his new role as chief advocacy officer for the CLT Alliance. In this podcast, CLT Alliance Advocacy Committee Chair Kevin McLaughlin asks Joe about his biggest priorities for both his new role and the business community. Find out what policies Joe will lead advocacy efforts for and why Joe's previous jobs have set him up for success in building consensus with leaders. 

As the Charlotte Region continues to grow, transportation infrastructure must advance. In this podcast, Tony Lathrop, who sits on the N.C. Board of Transportation and chairs the board's Funding/Appropriation Strategies (FAST) Committee, discusses the vital connection between economic development and investment in transportation. Learn why our current road system is graded as "low/adequate," and what it will take to keep the region's competitive edge.

As we head into the new year, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Select CLT team is looking ahead to several projects and investments across industries. In this podcast, the CLT Alliance Lead Principal Economic Researcher Adrienne Hua sits down with the CLT Alliance Managing Director of Business Recruitment Jeremiah Anderson to discuss which industries are increasingly interested in our region and why FDI is likely to increase this year. Plus, hear how the Select CLT team is strategizing to set the region up for success despite talks of a potential recession. 

As Bank of America's Kieth Cockrell transitions into the role of CLT Alliance 2023 chair, he shares his vision for the organization and the business community. In this podcast, hear how Cockrell plans to help leverage public and private partnerships, strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, bring economic success to the Charlotte Region, and create opportunity for all. 

The CLT Alliance’s 2022 Citizen of the Carolinas, Michael Marsicano, shares the pivotal moments in his impactful career. In this podcast, he shares tips for future leaders and advice on how everyone can continue to move the Charlotte Region forward.  Plus, hear what drives him to never stop improving the community and his plans for retirement. 

The Queen City is adding a new jewel to its sporting crown with the Jumpman Invitational.  The two-day event will feature both of the men's and women's teams from four of the original Jordan Brand-sponsored programs. In this podcast, leaders from the Charlotte Sports Foundation share how this one-of-a-kind sporting event came to be and what sports fans can expect this December. 

As we near Election Day, we are focusing on the $226 million Charlotte city bond package on the ballot. In this podcast, City of Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem Braxton Winston and President & CEO of Lumin Strategies and Vote Yes for Bonds Campaign Manager Brian Francis detail the impact these bonds could make on city streets, housing and infrastructure. Find out how this bond package is different than in elections past and how voting 'yes' could impact neighborhoods from University City to Ballantyne.

Higher education and the business community are working together to foster a strong talent pipeline and spark innovation within the Charlotte Region. In this podcast, hear from QM Power Inc. on why it chose to partner with the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) and UNC Charlotte to grow its business in the evolving energy industry.  This conversation spotlights how public-private partnerships are pushing the Charlotte Region to the forefront of engineering and innovation both in higher education and in the business community. 

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance has added several members to its newly rebranded Select CLT team this year. In this podcast, Chief Business Recruitment Officer Danny Chavez hosts a conversation to help the business community get to know the Select CLT team and the specialties they bring to economic development. Meet the team of six helping businesses relocate and expand to the Charlotte Region. 

In this podcast, leaders from Northeastern University in Charlotte and Atrium Health discuss the current challenges facing the health care workforce and opportunities to grow the talent in the Charlotte Region. The CEO and Dean of Northeastern University in Charlotte Angela Hosking details new programs meant to help more students earn degrees and certifications. Atrium Health's AVP of Learning and Career Development Gerard Camacho shares opportunities to improve talent pipelines in order to fill a growing number of jobs.