Carolina Business Review

From redefining community, to the role of non-profits, donor expectations, and relief funding, we talk to some of the region's most influential non-profit organizations. In this CBR Short, Chris William asks about affordable and workforce housing. Panelists Cathy Bessant, CEO, Foundation For The Carolinas Rhett Mabry, President, The Duke Endowment Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D., President and CEO, International African American Museum and Sara Fawcett, President and CEO, United Way of the Midlands (SC) Watch the full conversation on WTVI PBS Charlotte, PBS North Carolina and SCETV. https://lnkd.in/ePfarq_T

From redefining community, to the role of non-profits, donor expectations, and relief funding, we talk to some of the region's most influential non-profit organizations. In this CBR Short, Chris William asks about affordable and workforce housing. Panelists Cathy Bessant, CEO, Foundation For The Carolinas Rhett Mabry, President, The Duke Endowment Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D., President and CEO, International African American Museum and Sara Fawcett, President and CEO, United Way of the Midlands (SC) Watch the full conversation on WTVI PBS Charlotte, PBS North Carolina and SCETV. https://lnkd.in/ePfarq_T

The South Carolina highway system covers 41,000 miles of roadways, many are rural. We talk to the first new South Carolina Department of Transportation leader in nearly a decade about hurricane repair, collaboration with North Carolina and creative funding for transportation projects. In this CBR Short, SC Transportation Secretary Justin Powell on the record with Chris William about setting rural priorities. Panelists include Patrick Woodie, President & CEO, NC Rural Center Christopher Finn, Interim President and CEO, @South Carolina I-77 Alliance Watch the full conversation: PBS North Carolina, WTVI PBS Charlotte & SCETV. https://lnkd.in/ePfumY73

The word 'community' has become a widespread buzzword in social, corporate and marketing circles. What does it really mean? Chris William helps unpack the real meaning in this CBR Short with panelists from the region's most influential non-profits. Panelists: Cathy Bessant, CEO, Foundation For The Carolinas Rhett Mabry, President, The Duke Endowment Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D., President and CEO, International African American Museum and Sara Fawcett, President and CEO, United Way of the Midlands (SC) Watch the full conversation on PBS partner stations WTVI PBS Charlotte, PBS North Carolina and SCETV https://lnkd.in/eSCYdJPB

Peter Hans, President, University of North Carolina System talks with Moderator Chris William in this Executive Profile. In this CBR Short, what do the results of the 2024 Elections mean for managing the UNC System? Broader topics: rebuilding public trust in higher education, keeping tuition low, public funding, AI's role in education, a performance-based model approach and the impact of Hurricane Helene on the system. Watch the full conversation on WTVI PBS Charlotte, PBS North Carolina and SCETV https://lnkd.in/e2dKbupH https://lnkd.in/eJFP-vMf

Carolina counties are large enterprises with large issues. In this CBR Short, County Managers unpack the challenges of delivering mental health care. Chris William convenes Dena Diorio, Mecklenburg County Manager Mecklenburg County Government, David Ellis, Wake County Manager Wake County Government, Andrew Fulghum, Jasper County Administrator and Leonardo Brown, CPM, Richland County Administrator Other topics: prepping public officials post election, county-city collaboration, understanding local government. Watch the full conversation: WTVI PBS Charlotte, PBS North Carolina and SCETV https://lnkd.in/eTaTeeAj

Chris William will be moderating a key dialogue tomorrow .....ERIK HOOKS, Deputy Administrator of FEMA and former North Carolina Secretary of Public Safety and the Tar Heel State’s Homeland Security Advisor will join us from Washington DC with the latest details and updates about the Carolinas recovery. Additional discussion with panelists Tony Mecia and Dr. Joey Von Nessen. Check PBS North Carolina, WTVI PBS Charlotte and SCETV stations for the full program.

What does the ILA dock worker strike mean to the import-rich Carolinas Ports and in turn, the broader robust regional economy? AND, how does the added weight of the epic Hurricane Helene tragedy recovery exacerbate the situation? University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business economist Dr. Joey Von Nessen who authored the South Carolina Ports economic impact study in 2023, discusses possible short and long term implications. Chris William

It was a privilege to answer a call from BEST NC: Business for Educational Success and Transformation in NC to moderate the State Superintendent of Public Instruction debate for North Carolina. Both, Democratic candidate, Mo Green and Republican candidate, Michele Morrow are contending for the Old North State's top education job. To be sure, during the almost hour-long debate both candidates shared passions and commitment to improving education and outcomes. What surprised many watching was, when given the opportunity to encourage and find some agreement, both candidates went in another direction. Thanks to Board Chair, Walter Mcdowell, CEO Brenda Berg, Leah Sutton, Zachary Hodges and the team at BEST NC for convening the event. For the complete debate: https://lnkd.in/eJYtJPW9

Tune in tonight as I join Joe Waters, Co-Founder and CEO of Capita, and Christopher Cooper, Director of the Haire Institute, on the Carolina Business Review with Chris William. Don't miss this insightful discussion! The segment airs tonight at 8:30 pm on PBS Charlotte.