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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.

Today's episode features an interview with Dave Simpson, the President & CEO at Carolinas AGC. Ben and Dave talk about how the latter went from being a writer to where he is today, what's new in the construction industry in NC, music, and more.

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Chatter with BNC | Dave Simpson - President & CEO of Carolinas AGC

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Chatter with BNC | Mike Gillis - Partner and Co-CEO at DMJPS 12:53

5 days ago12:53

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Mike Gillis, Partner and Co-CEO at DMJPS CPAs + Advisors. He helps privately-held businesses and their owners achieve their long-term financial goals with proactive planning. He is a frequent presenter on tax matters and works extensively in the area of succession and exit planning strategies for businesses. Mike is originally from Pennsylvania. He attended Thiel College in Pennsylvania and graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and Business Administration, and became a CPA in 1984.…

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Chatter with BNC | Dr. Mary Jo Cagle - CEO, Cone Health 27:42

12 days ago27:42

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Dr. Mary Jo Cagle, CEO of Cone Health since June 2021. She will be retiring on May 31, 2025, after about 14 years at the Greensboro health system. She talks about the importance of community relationships in healthcare, Cone Health's advantages of partnering with Kaiser Permanente's Risant Health last year and throws in a little Alabama football.…

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Chatter with BNC | Kathryn Atkinson - AENC President 22:20

20 days ago22:20

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Kathryn Atkinson, Director of CME and Events for the NC Academy of Family Physicians. Kathryn is also President of the Association Executives of North Carolina. She speaks with BNC Publisher Ben Kinney about her professional journey, AENC"s upcoming 7oth Anniversary and her love of '90s country music.…

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Chatter with BNC | Mollie Ruf - Marketing and Communications Manager, Rowan County EDC 11:38

26 days ago11:38

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Mollie Ruf, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Rowan County EDC. Originally from a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, Ruf relocated to Salisbury, North Carolina the summer of 2009 after graduating from Florida Southern College. Ruf has in this community for various organizations over the past decade. In this episode, Ruf talks to Ben Kinney about what's new at Rowan County EDC, and more.…

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Chatter with BNC | Winn Maddrey - President, Blue Nine Partners 15:55

5 weeks ago15:55

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Winn Maddrey, President of Blue Nine Partners. Winn has been working in communications his entire career, from the public sector in Washington, D.C. to the private sector. Clients have ranged from B2B to B2C, from private entities to publicly held. In addition, he has worked with VC and PE-backed companies. Used to being engaged on issues that exist in the boardroom, at the podium or in a media interview, Winn is adept at advising on these issues, coaching clients in these scenarios and even being the spokesperson.…

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Chatter with BNC | Greg Lowe - president of HCA Healthcare and CEO of Asheville's Mission Health 20:44

6 weeks ago20:44

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Greg Lowe is President of HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division, the state’s sixth largest health system based in Western North Carolina and CEO of Asheville's Mission Health. Lowe had previously served as chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare’s Chippenham and Johnston-Willis (CJW) hospitals, a two-campus system in Richmond, Va., since 2016. Lowe studied healthcare administration at the University of Utah and received his Masters of Healthcare Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. He and his wife, Lee, reside in Asheville with their four sons. He enjoys cycling, the outdoors, sports and coaching.…

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Chatter with BNC | Jess George - Head of Government & Community Affairs at Google Fiber 20:40

7 weeks ago20:40

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Jess George - Head of Government & Community Affairs at Google Fiber. Jess George is an experienced leader in policy, government and community affairs with a focus on digital equity & broadband policy. In addition to tech policy and governmental affairs, Jess has 15 years experience in civic engagement, immigrant & worker rights and nonprofit management.…

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Chatter with BNC | Lee Lilley - NC Secretary of Commerce 15:19

8 weeks ago15:19

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with NC Secretary of Commerce, Lee Lilley. Lee Lilley's service as North Carolina's Secretary of Commerce began on January 1, 2025. Appointed to the office by Governor Josh Stein, Secretary Lilley brings extensive economic development experience to the role. Immediately prior to joining the department, Secretary Lilley served as the Director of Economic & Pandemic Recovery for Governor Roy Cooper. In that position, he coordinated statewide pandemic recovery efforts, served as State Infrastructure Coordinator, and led economic development initiatives for the Cooper Administration. Lee also advised Cooper Administration leadership on strategy and communications.…

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Chatter with BNC | Carla Barnard - CEO, Likewise Commercial Real Estate 18:03

9 weeks ago18:03

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today’s episode features an interview with Carla Barnard, the CEO of Likewise Commercial Real Estate. After graduating from the University of Oxford, Carla worked as a commercial real estate attorney for Hogan Lovells LLP in London, specializing in real estate finance, investment and complex development work for institutional clients including Prudential, Ford Motor Company, Barclays Bank, HSBC and a number of REITs. She has advised extensively on solar farm and renewable energy producing property transactions and hotel and care home M & A. Carla currently serves as Broker In Charge at Likewise Commercial Real Estate, playing an integral role in elevating Commercial Real Estate in Western North Carolina.…

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Chatter with BNC | Esther Moberly - Sustainability Manager, Coca-Cola Consolidated 14:49

10 weeks ago14:49

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today’s episode features an interview with Esther Moberly, the Sustainability Manager at Coca-Cola Consolidated. Esther has over 20 years of designing and implementing programs that significantly improve organizations’ environmental impact. Ben Kinney talks to her about her career journey so far, their sustainability efforts at Coca-Cola in the communities, and more.…

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Chatter with BNC | Cecelia Thompson - Executive director, Action Greesnboro 28:38

11 weeks ago28:38

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today’s episode features an interview with Cecelia Thompson, the executive director of Action Greensboro, part of the city’s chamber and its primary economic and community development agency. The Elon University graduate leads efforts including from talent and workforce development, advocacy campaigns and city marketing efforts. She and Dave discuss key initiatives in the state’s third-largest city, which is embracing the entry of the $14 billion Toyota Motor battery in adjoining Randolph County. ----- https://greensboro.org/actiongreensboro/ https://buildthefoundation.org/bio/cecelia-thompson/…

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Chatter with BNC | Donovan A. Everett - President & CEO of D.A. Everett Construction Group 13:44

12 weeks ago13:44

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Donovan A. Everett, the President & CEO of D.A. Everett Construction Group. Donovan was born into the construction business and started leading construction projects for his father’s construction company at the age of 15. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Donovan worked for one of the largest commercial real estate developers in the region. Upon graduating college, Donovan went on to work for one of the largest national Construction Management firms, Balfour Beatty, running large commercial projects. ----- D.A. Everett Construction Group Website Donovan Everett on LinkedIn…

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Chatter with BNC | Dr. Sharon Paynter - Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer at ECU 10:28

13 weeks ago10:28

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Dr. Sharon Paynter. Dr. Paynter serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Economic and Community Engagement at East Carolina University and Associate Professor of Political Science. She joined East Carolina University in 2009 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship in Public Policy at Brown University. She earned a Ph.D. In Public Administration from North Carolina State University (2008), Master of Legal Administration from the University of Denver (2004), and Master of Public Administration (2003) and Bachelor of Science in Biology (1994) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.…

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Chatter with BNC | Roddey Player - Owner & CEO at Queen City Homestore 28:49

14 weeks ago28:49

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Roddey Player, the Owner & CEO at Queen City Homestore. He is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the retail appliance, electronics and furniture industry. Player talks to Ben Kinney about growing a family business in NC, how he got to be where he is today, what's new in the business, and more.…

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Chatter with BNC | Mark Mahoney - CEO & Co-founder of Jackrabbit Technologies 30:56

15 weeks ago30:56

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Mark Mahoney, the CEO and co-founder of Jackrabbit Technologies, which is a market leader in providing software for scheduling and back-office functions of youth activities, including gymnastics, swimming and cheerleading. While Mahoney lives in the Charlotte area, all 130 Jackrabbit employees work remotely. A former NC Tech Exec of the Year, he has a master’s degree from the University of Georgia, where he was a varsity gymnast.…

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Chatter with BNC | Dave Simpson - President & CEO of Carolinas AGC 17:23

16 weeks ago17:23

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Dave Simpson, the President & CEO at Carolinas AGC. Ben and Dave talk about how the latter went from being a writer to where he is today, what's new in the construction industry in NC, music, and more.…

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Chatter with BNC | Tarik Woods - Policy and Program Manager at NC State Institute for Emerging Issues 27:17

17 weeks ago27:17

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Tarik Woods, the Policy and Program Manager at NC State Institute for Emerging Issues. He leads research and stakeholder engagement to frame issues and identify major programmatic themes, including synthesizing data to identify and recommend best practices and determining opportunities for policy and practice developments at the state and regional levels. Tarik is from Salisbury, North Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, focusing in Economics, from UNC Chapel Hill.…

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Chatter with BNC | McGavock Edwards - Managing Partner at Eckel & Vaughan 13:09

18 weeks ago13:09

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with McGavock Edwards, Managing Partner at Eckel & Vaughan. With close to 30 years of experience in strategic communications, McGavock brings a wealth of knowledge focused on connecting the right message with the right audience at the right time. Her clients look to her for expert counsel and tactical execution for a multitude of activities — from crisis communication, reputation management and messaging to media relations, internal communication, and social media marketing.…

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Chatter with BNC | Keith Stanley - President & CEO of University City Partners 15:18

19 weeks ago15:18

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Keith Stanley, the President & CEO of University City Partners here in Charlotte, NC. Stanley officially joined University City Partners on January 1, 2023. Keith comes to Charlotte from Milwaukee, and is no stranger to community building. In his prior role, he served as Executive Director of Near West Side Partners, a community organization that spearheaded revitalization, community cohesion, and neighborhood sustainability efforts.…

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Chatter with BNC | Frank Williams - President, Pioneer Startegies and Brunswick County Commissioner 21:24

20 weeks ago21:24

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Frank Williams, the President of Pioneer Startegies and Brunswick County Commissioner. Pioneer Strategies is a public relations and strategic communication firm, with an emphasis on strategy. They were founded in North Carolina’s capital city of Raleigh, and in 2008 we moved to Brunswick County. Williams was elected Brunswick County Commissioner from District 5 on November 6, 2012 in his first run for public office. He served as Chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners from December 5, 2016 until December 7, 2020.…

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Chatter with BNC | Lindsay Perry - Marketings & Events Manager at Wilson Chamber of Commerce 13:25

21 weeks ago13:25

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Lindsay Perry, the Marketing & Events Manager at the Wilson Chamber of Commerce. Passionate about leveraging creativity and strategic planning to support our chamber's mission and serve the vibrant business community in Wilson County. ----- Lindsay Perry on LinkedIn Wilson Chamber of Commerce…

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Chatter with BNC | Scott Dorney - Executive Director of the North Carolina Military Business Center 28:05

22 weeks ago28:05

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Scott Dorney, the Executive Director of the North Carolina Military Business Center. Originally from Allentown, PA, Scott graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, SC in May 1977. He also earned a Masters in International Affairs Degree from Columbia University in New York, NY in 1988. Prior to joining the NCMBC in 2004, Scott served six years as the Chief Officer for Support Services for the City of Fayetteville. In this capacity, he directed Human Resources and had management responsibility for other departments, including Risk Management and Information Technology. An entity of the State embedded in our community colleges (with 17 offices statewide), the NCMBC is a unique business development and technology transition organization that grows the defense economy by expanding federal contracting and supporting retention of transitioning military personnel and recruitment of defense contractors to North Carolina. ----- NCMBC Website Scott Dorney on LinkedIn…

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Chatter with BNC | Perry Safran, Partner at Safran Law 24:55

25 weeks ago24:55

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Perry Safran, Partner at Safran Law. Perry Safran is one of the state’s leading construction law attorneys and is the founding partner of the Raleigh-based Safran Law Offices. For ten years, Mr. Safran was engaged in construction and project management and thereafter for forty years, has been engaged in the practice of law. Mr. Safran was previously elected to Raleigh’s City Council and has served as an adjunct professor at both N.C. State University and Campbell School of Law.…

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Chatter with BNC | John Martin, Partner/Co-Founder of Fourth Elm 12:53

26 weeks ago12:53

12:53

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with John Martin, Partner & Co-Founder of Fourth Elm. Fourth Elm Construction is a commercial General Contractor based in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina, serving clients across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. The Fourth Elm Construction team brings a broad level of expertise to a construction project; this experience includes work in the office, industrial, medical, retail, residential/senior living and automotive market sectors. We provide pre-construction/estimating, design-build, facility maintenance, and construction management/supervision services. John is active in many triad organizations offering unique community insights that has proven invaluable to their clients and subcontractors.…

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Chatter with BNC | Larry Farber - President & Co-Founder, Middle C Jazz 17:10

27 weeks ago17:10

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Larry Farber, the President & Co-Founder, Middle C Jazz. As both A performer and businessman, music has been the central core of his life. Known locally as “the music man“, Larry played piano with bands from the early age of 12, and he still tickles the keys from time to time. His 47 years as a founding partner with East Coast entertainment, as well as being the founder of Music With Friends in both Charlotte and Houston add to an impressive resume. Adding to his legacy of musical ventures is now Middle C Jazz.…

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Chatter with BNC | Todd Edwards - Chairman, NC East Alliance Board of Directors 14:27

29 weeks ago14:27

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Todd Edwards, the Chairman of NC East Alliance Board of Directors. Ben Kinney and Edwards talk the economic development in eastern NC in the last few years, music, and more.…

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Chatter with BNC | Adrienne Cole - President & CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber or Commerce 18:53

30 weeks ago18:53

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Adrienne Cole. Cole is the president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber and leads the Triangle’s largest business membership organization representing two-thirds of the private sector employment in Wake County. In this role, Adrienne’s core focus areas are economic development, diversity, equity and inclusivity, government affairs, transportation, workforce development, talent, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and supporting small business.…

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Chatter with BNC | Rick Thurmond - CMO at Charlotte Center City Partners, Founder at Confluence 23:36

31 weeks ago23:36

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Rick Thurmond, the Chief Marketing Officer at Center City Partners & the founder of Confluence. Thurmond talks to Ben Kinney about his career trajectory so far, what's new at Charlotte Center City Partners, shared more about Confluence and Charlotte's music scene, and more.…

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Chatter with BNC | Leigh Altman - Mecklenburg County Commissioner, Chair of the Metropolitan Transit Commission 36:21

32 weeks ago36:21

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Leigh Altman, a Mecklenburg County commissioner who is chair of the Metropolitan Transit Commission. The group is leading efforts for a $25 billion expansion of the Charlotte area's transportation system, including new light rail, expanded roads and improved bus service. It would be the biggest public works project in state history. Altman discusses efforts for a 1 cent sales tax that requires approval from state lawmakers and a public referendum. She was a lawyer in the Georgia governor's office before moving to North Carolina in 2009, and has worked at Charlotte's Council for Children's Rights. She was elected to the commission in 2020.…

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Chatter with BNC | AJ Ramsey - Managing Director & COO, Transworld Business Advisors 15:21

33 weeks ago15:21

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with AJ Ramsey. Ramsey is the Managing Director & COO of Transworld Business Advisors with over 35 years of involvement in both the corporate and small business worlds with experience in building, running, and selling domestic and international organizations. AJ holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a real estate and finance focus from Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri.…

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Chatter with BNC | Trey Cash - Economic Development Director for Lenoir and Greene Counties 23:05

34 weeks ago23:05

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Trey Cash, the Economic Development Director for Lenoir and Greene Counties. Trey has worked with Greene County Government for many years and has served as Deputy Director for Emergency Services, Emergency Management Specialist/Fire Inspector, and EMT-Intermediate.…

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Chatter with BNC | Jessica Graham, CEO of Fionix Consulting 15:20

35 weeks ago15:20

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Jessica Graham, CEO of Fionix Consulting. Graham is a leader in her profession and her community. She received her accreditation in public relations in 2003 and was named to the Public Relations Society of America College of Fellows in 2019. Jessica has been an active volunteer in the Public Relations Society of America Charlotte Chapter, Southeast District, and nationally. Locally, she’s served on the boards of and volunteered with organizations like Dress for Success Charlotte, Charlotte's Trail of History, American Lung Association NC, Women Executives of Charlotte, JDRF, Classroom Central, Leadership North Carolina and Leadership Charlotte.…

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Chatter with BNC | David Moore, CEO of David Moore & Partners 23:26

36 weeks ago23:26

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. David Moore is the CEO of David Moore & Partners and has 20 years of experience providing M&A advice to businesses and individuals. His company provides business brokering, investment banking, due diligence assessments of companies prior to sale, valuations, closing services and capital raises, among other services. He gives real-life examples of surprises he's witnessed in exit planning and other facets of entrepreneurship.…

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Chatter with BNC | Billy Foster & Will Morrison, TowneBank 31:01

37 weeks ago31:01

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with two leaders at TowneBank, which has become a big player in North Carolina banking with offices in Cary, Charlotte, Greenville, Raleigh and the Outer Banks. Billy Foster is the president and CEO, while Will Morrison oversees Towne Financial’s residential mortgage, insurance, real estate brokerage and wealth management units. Formed as a new bank in 1999, Suffolk, Virginia-based TowneBank has $17 billion in assets. It ranks sixth in market share in the Triangle, first in northeast North Carolina and 11th in Charlotte. Both Foster and Morrison are graduates of Old Dominion University and veteran Virginia bankers.…

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Chatter with BNC | Thomas Salley, President of Visit Wilkes, NC 21:13

38 weeks ago21:13

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Thomas Salley, the President of Visit Wilkes, NC. Salley talks to Ben Kinney about his career journey so far, what's new in Wilkes County, the importance of customer service, and more.…

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Chatter with BNC | Julian "Bubba" Rawl - Partner, Preston Development 36:52

39 weeks ago36:52

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Julian "Bubba" Rawl, cofounder of Cary-based Preston Development, which has developed more than 16,000 home lots since 1991. He and partner Tim Smith are now focused on the 8,100-acre Chatham Park, which is on pace to become North Carolina's largest multiuse planned development. The Greenville native discusses his initial foray building ice rinks around North Carolina, Preston's dramatic growth in Cary and Disney's plans to create a large residential community within Chatham Park.…

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Chatter with BNC | Eli Cheatham, Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer for International Farming 20:31

40 weeks ago20:31

20:31

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Eli Cheatham, chief strategic initiatives officer for Raleigh-based International Farming, a private investment company that manages a $1.5 billion portfolio of agricultural land. International Farming has made numerous investments in companies such as CropTrak , The Peach Truck , and Manson Growers within the business software, food products, and horticulture industries. CEO Charles McNairy helped form the company in 2010, and is part of the Harvey family, which has been involved in the agriculture business in North Carolina since the 19th century.…

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Chatter with BNC | Kathy C. Bailey, CEO of UNC Health Blue Ridge in Burke County 21:15

41 weeks ago21:15

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Kathy C. Bailey is retiring at the end of August as CEO of UNC Health Blue Ridge in Burke County. She has held the top job since 2013. Before coming to UNC Health Blue Ridge in 2005, she was the inaugural CEO of The Outer Banks Hospital in Nags Head for six years. She talks about the challenges of rural health care and why the partnership with UNC Health has worked in Burke County.…

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Chatter with BNC | George Schulmeyer, Area President of M/I Homes in Charlotte 17:24

42 weeks ago17:24

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features George Schulmeyer, area president of M/I Homes in Charlotte. He discussed the booming housing market in the region, where the market is going, and what it means for the regional economy. Schulmeyer has served for nearly three decades in the homebuilding industry, including five years as M/I’s division president. He’s a graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.S. in commerce, accounting and finance. M/I Homes completed 450 homes and townhomes in the Charlotte area in 2023, with another 500 expected to be completed this year. The company anticipates closing 600 homes in the region in 2025.…

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Chatter with BNC | Brett Curley, General Manager and COO of the Charlotte City Club 29:01

43 weeks ago29:01

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Brett Curley, general manager and chief operating officer of the Charlotte City Club, a 75-year-old community institution based in uptown Charlotte. Center-city private clubs are reinventing themselves as many executives spend fewer days at the office. Curley describes innovative approaches related to pricing and attracting affinity groups at the member-owned Charlotte club. He has led the enterprise since last September after previous stops at clubs in Florida and North Carolina. For about 12 years, he worked for McConnell Golf at its clubs in Raleigh and Greensboro. Before coming to Charlotte, he was GM at San Jose Country Club in Jacksonville, Florida.…

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Chatter with BNC | Jed Routh, VP of Markets and Products North America, Kempower 22:53

44 weeks ago22:53

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Jed Routh is the vice president of markets and products at Kempower, which recently opened its state-of-the-art EV charger manufacturing facility in Durham. Kempower’s growth strategy aims to position the company among the global top five in the DC charging market by 2030. Kempower’s production site in Durham is one of the four factories Kempower operates globally. Kempower’s three European factories are located in Lahti, Finland. The Kempower Durham facility will create approximately 300 jobs It's estimated to add over $700 million to North Carolina’s economy in the next decade. Routh previously was director of business development at eTransEnergy. He also was a vice president at Thomas Built Buses/Daimler Trucks North America in High Point.…

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Chatter with BNC | Meredith Archie, President of the NC Chamber Foundation 24:46

45 weeks ago24:46

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Meredith Archie. Archie was named president of the NC Chamber Foundation in April 2022. She leads the Foundation’s competitiveness institute activities, oversees commissioned studies, and provides guidance on public policy issues outlined in North Carolina Vision 2030, categorized by three pillars: Education and Talent Supply, Competitive Business Climate, and Infrastructure and Growth Leadership. Under Archie’s leadership, the Foundation serves as a convener around these issues and conducts nonpartisan research on complex challenges, crafts sound policy recommendations, and tracks progress.…

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Chatter with BNC | Dr. Elizabeth Welch, founder of Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic 31:40

46 weeks ago31:40

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features Dr. Elizabeth Welch, founder of Community Pets Mobile Veterinary Clinic, which provides affordable spay/neuter services in the Charlotte. Her deep concern for the welfare of animals sparked her career after earning a bachelor's degree and doctorate in veterinary medicine at Auburn University. Before starting her business, she was the medical director of Stand for Animals, a nonprofit veterinary organization that expanded from one to three locations during her 13 years there. In the interview, she discusses challenges and opportunities for improving pet care in North Carolina.…

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Chatter with BNC | Michelle Doran, COO of Smith Anderson 21:30

47 weeks ago21:30

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Michelle Doran, the chief operating officer at the Smith Anderson law firm, brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience from various regional and international law firms. The firm has an all-female C suite, a rarity in the business world. Known for her energetic leadership and mentorship, Doran has a distinguished track record of overseeing business, finance and operations at law firms, including the New York office of an AmLaw 100 international firm where she led operations for eight regional offices around the world. Most recently she served as COO of a Northeastern law firm. Doran holds a degree in organizational leadership and communication from Marist College.…

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Chatter with BNC | Dr. Jenni Harris, Executive Director of Business Services, NC Dept of Commerce 20:18

48 weeks ago20:18

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Dr. Jenni Harris is the Executive Director of Business Services, NC Dept of Commerce with expertise in strategy development, implementation, relationship management, cross-sector collaboration and building organizational capacity. Dr. Harris leads diverse teams of key stakeholders and decision-makers toward innovative and strategic solutions that improve higher levels of effective and long-term collaborations and outcomes, and delivers results with expertise in building partnerships within corporate, public and private sectors as well as entrepreneurial environments.…

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Chatter with BNC | Greg Wilson, CEO of Ripple Fiber 19:01

49 weeks ago19:01

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Greg Wilson is the founder and chief executive officer of Ripple Fiber in Charlotte, which provides internet connectivity via its fiber optic network and patented software. The company recently received an investment from Post Road Road, an alternative investment firm focused on digital infrastructure and real estate, to help it expand. Wilson previously spent 20 years in South Africa as a founder and executive of various companies expanding that country's telecommunications market.…

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Chatter with BNC | John Loyack, VP of Economic Development for the NC Community College System 27:34

50 weeks ago27:34

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. John Loyack is the Vice President of Economic Development for the North Carolina Community College System. In this role, Loyack leads the operation of the Economic Development Division, which includes ApprenticeshipNC, BioNetwork, Customized Training, and the Small Business Center Network. The Economic Development team provides education, training, and support services for new, expanding, and existing business and industry in all 100 North Carolina counties through our network of 58 community colleges. Before joining the System, Loyack worked for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and the North Carolina Department of Commerce as well as with companies like MercuryMD, Thomson Reuters, Time Warner, and Esteve Laboratories. Loyack earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Spanish from Gettysburg College and holds an MBA in International Business Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. In addition, to being Chair of the Board of Go Global NC, he also is a member of the NC Apprenticeship Council and the NC MEP Advisory Board.…

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Chatter with BNC | Jason Dibble Co-founder of Boomerang Water 19:36

51 weeks ago19:36

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people Jason Dibble is the co-founder of Boomerang Water, which is based in Midland, outside of Charlotte.The company is dedicated to the elimination of single use plastic water bottles from all major campuses such as resorts, hotels, cruise ships, corporations and college campuses, military bases, and entire towns. The company has seen a 10-fold increase in revenue in the past year and has clients such as a Four Seasons Hotel and The Boca Raton. Dibble served four tours in Afghanistan and Iraq planning and executing seven military operations.…

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Chatter with BNC | Thomas White, Director of the Economic Development Partnership, NC State University 16:15

1 year ago16:15

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. As Director of the Economic Development Partnership, Tom White leads economic development initiatives for NC State, serving as the liaison to local, regional and state economic and workforce development entities. These strategic partnerships result in new jobs and capital investment for North Carolina, as well as meaningful opportunities for students and faculty. Prior to joining NC State, Tom served as the Director of the N.C. Department of Commerce’s Division of Employment and Training. He was also president and CEO of the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce. A graduate of Duke University, Tom received his Master of Public Affairs from NC State.…

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Chatter with BNC | Tony Atti, Co-founder and CEO of Phononic 22:36

1 year ago22:36

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people Tony Atti is the co-founder and CEO of Durham-based Phononic, an innovating solid state semiconductor solutions that sustainably transforms refrigeration and cooling. Its products go into grocery stores, to cool semiconductor chips at data centers and in HVAC systems. The company was No. 35 on CNBC's Disruptor 50 list for companies that use AI for new business models beyond the era of better, faster and cheaper innovation.…

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Chatter with BNC | David Klanecky, President and CEO of Charlotte-based Cirba Solutions 18:59

1 year ago18:59

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. David Klanecky is president and CEO of Charlotte-based Cirba Solutions, one of the largest battery recyclers in the world. Klanecky previously served as executive vice president and COO of Piedmont Lithium, where he helped build North America’s largest Lithium company. From 2013 to 2021, David served in increasingly senior management roles within Albemarle Corp., the world’s leading lithium producer, including as vice president of strategy and corporate development and as vice president of lithium operations (APAC/EU), with global responsibility for Albemarle’s manufacturing/operations, process technology and product management within the global lithium business. He also served as interim CEO of the MARBL joint venture between Albemarle and Mineral Resources Ltd, which includes the Kemerton and Wodgina assets in Australia.…

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Chatter with BNC | Paul Shumaker, Raleigh Based Political Campaign Consultant 36:54

1 year ago36:54

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's Business North Carolina Chatter podcast features an interview with Paul Shumaker, who has helped win five U.S. Senate rates over the last 25 years, more than any other N.C. consultant. He's credited with using data-driven strategies that have helped transform North Carolina politics into a Republican-dominated state. The Caldwell County native is a graduate of Appalachian State University and founder of Capitol Communications. He and his wife, Ruth, have three adult children.…

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Chatter with BNC | Michal Bay, owner of Merino Mill in Mooresville 26:25

1 year ago26:25

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Michal Bay, owner of Merino Mill in Mooresville. Bay grew up in eastern Turkey. He began his career in America selling furniture wholesale from his truck. Later, he became a distributor for Istanbul-based rug manufacturer Merinos. He grew so successful that he purchased the vacant Burlington Mill in Mooresville and restored it. Once covered in graffiti, with dozens of holes in the roof, the mill today is thriving with offices, retail and restaurants. The N.C. chapter of the American Planning Association honored the mill with its 2017 “Great Transformation” Award.…

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Chatter with BNC | Chris Bahr, Founder/Director at Cycle4Success 23:42

1 year ago23:42

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Chris Bahr, the Founder/Director at Cycle4Success. Cycle4Success is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in Charlotte's mountain bike community. They are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment of respect, equality, kindness, and fellowship for young people in under-resourced communities regardless of their background or experience level with cycling.…

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Chatter with BNC | Michael Terrell, North Carolina managing director for Perscholas 21:22

1 year ago21:22

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Michael Terrell. Terrell is North Carolina managing director for Perscholas, which offers free IT training to career changers who want to get into the tech industry. Terrell is an organizational development and community engagement professional with over 15 years experience in military, federal government, and nonprofit sectors. His past roles include Academic Engagement Lead at the National Security Agency, and co-founder at ReadySAGo. He is a Marine veteran, a 2017 graduate of University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, and a 2018 graduate of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program. Michael lives in Mooresville, North Carolina with his wife and two sons, and is an avid runner and cyclist.…

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Chatter with BNC | Mark Boone, President of Festival in the Park 10:55

1 year ago10:55

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Mark Boone, the President of Fesival In The Park in Charlotte, NC. Boone talks to Ben Kinney about his career journey from journalism to where he is today, as well as Festival In The Park.…

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Chatter with BNC | Bridget Foster, Senior News Director of Spectrum News 1 North Carolina 32:25

1 year ago32:25

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Bridget Foster, senior news director of Spectrum News 1 North Carolina. She oversees the cable company's news operation across the state and discusses how Spectrum emphasizes balance in its statewide news coverage. She previously worked in local TV news in Florida, Indiana and Ohio and Indiana. Based in Raleigh, Foster has a bachelor's degree and MBA from the University of Florida. Spectrum is part of Charter Communications, among the three largest U.S. cable operators.…

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Chatter with BNC | Joanna Helms and Dr. Patricia Mitchell, NCEDA. 28:27

1 year ago28:27

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Joanna Helms and Dr.Patricia Mitchell, from NCEDA. They talk to Ben Kinney about their roles and the very important work they're doing at NCEDA. The NCEDA Foundation was created in 2020 to advance the economic development profession, enhance the knowledge and skills of economic developers, and strengthen the broad, statewide economic development community in North Carolina through funding professional development activities, research, and education programs, especially to underserved, distressed, and rural counties and economic developers across North Carolina.…

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Chatter with BNC | Baker Glasgow, President of Clancy & Theys 27:22

1 year ago27:22

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Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina 's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Baker Glasgow, President of Clancy & Theys. Glasgow talks to Kevin Ellis about his professional journey so far, the challenges in construction in 2024, construction as a career for the younger generation, and more.…

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Chatter with BNC | Carrie McCament, CEO of Chernoff Newman 24:38

1 year ago24:38