Carolina Business Review

Panelists: Brooks Raiford, President and CEO, NC Technology Association Carl Blackstone, President and CEO, Columbia Chamber

An insightful look at the future of higher education with Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University. Panelists include Scott T. Hamilton, Golden LEAF Foundation and Antjuan Seawright, Blueprint Strategy.

An Executive Profile with Tom Barkin, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Topics include: Stimulus, debt, inflation, Gamestop, bitcoin, and more.

From the economy, to the State pension plan, and the issue of medical cost transparency, we talk one-on-one to NC Treasurer Dale Folwell. Other issues include his insight regarding problems with vaccine distribution.

A one-on-one with Mark Bonsall, CEO of the South Carolina owned utility Santee Cooper which has been in the headlines since the failed V.C. Summer nuclear project in 2017. Bonsall shares his insight regarding improvements made to the embattled utility and his hopes for the legislative fight on whether to sell or reform.

An Executive Profile with the woman at the helm of Premier Inc. Topics include: supply chain management solutions in COVID, vaccine distribution, collecting and tracking personal data, shifting the focus in the pandemic, healthcare trends, and improving maternal healthcare.

Panelists: Sarah House Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Securities John Connaughton, Ph.D. Babson Capital Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte Doug Woodward, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina Frank Hefner, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, College of Charleston

We reflect on the real issue of mental wellness revealed by the COVID pandemic. Panelists: Jennifer Weber,Chief Human Resources Officer, ADM Derwin Gray, Pastor, Transformation Church Mike Vaughn. Co-Founder, SureHope Counseling Dr. Cynthia Ackrill. Stress Mastery Strategist

A look at the current issues impacting this region amid the COVID crisis. Topics include, the economy, tourism and hospitality, unemplyment, a vaccine and COVID fatigue. Panelists: Karen Riordan Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Tendayi Kapfidze Vice President, Chief Economist, LendingTree Sam Konduros President and CEO, SCBIO

HBCU's, higher education after COVID, and diversity and inclusion highlight this dialogue. Panelists: Nichole Myles, Executive Director, Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Kelly Andrews, Exec. Dir,, Pitt County Development Commission

Panelists: Andy Andrews Chairman and CEO Dominion Realty Partners Robert Hughes President Hughes Development Corporation Sepi Saidi President and CEO SEPI Inc. David Lockwood Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Colliers International, South Carolina Dan Doyle Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer The Beach Company

A look at the most pressing issues facing students and educators as districts across the region grapple with this new era of learning. Panelists: Sarah Gams SC Teacher of the Year Maureen Stover NC Teacher of the Year Jessica Patterson, SC principal of the year Kisha Clemons, NC Principal of the Year

On this episdoe we explore the growing COVID workforce gap. Dr. Tim Hardee discusses how the size, flexibility, and tuition of technical colleges are playing a role in the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists Dr. Mark Little, Executive Director, CREATE, UNC and Carl Blackstone, President and CEO, Columbia Chamber.

An Executive Profile with Dr. Mandy Cohen regarding North Carolina's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as the state moves into Phase 3 reopening. Topics include vaccine development, mental health, impact on education, and Medicaid.

Topics: Transportation spending, infrastructure investment, commercial construction, company growth Panelists: Joe Waters, Co-Founder and CEO, Capita Randall Johnson, Executive Director, NC Biotechnology Center, Southeastern Office, Wilmington President, NC Economic Development Association

Panelists discuss the reality for small businesses reopening amid the pandemic and what the real challenge is moving ahead. Greg Habib, Mayor, Goose Creek Frank Knapp, CEO, SC Small Business Chamber Tracy Furman, Executive Director, Triad Local First Mike Hawkins, Chair, Transylvania County Board of Commissioners

We talk everything from the home renovation boom to the company's approach to diversity and inclusion. Panelists Sara Hazzard, SC Manufacturers Alliance and Aaron Nelson, The Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro discuss the disconnect of talent vs. jobs.

Dr. Tunde Sotunde took the reigns at BCBS NC in the middle of a pandemic. How has that changed his strategy? The answer to that question plus insight on the efforts toward Racial Diversity and Inclusion, and the important need for what he calls 'the coalition of the willing." Panelists Janet LaBar, President and CEO, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Patrick Michaels, CEO, Goodwill Industries Upstate/Midlands SC

In part 2 of our Reopen Report Card, Chris Williams talks one on one with Superintendent Mark Johnson on everything from reopening plans, to relief and funding, rural broadband, and racial equity. He also speaks candidly about his tenuous relationship with the State Board of Education and the Governor.

In Part One of our Reopen Report Card we talk with SC Education Chief Molly Spearman. She shares her insight on moving ahead, the concern for teachers, rural broadband, and the impact of alternative education options on traditional public education.