
The Transit Transition
David Howard has spent a lifetime connected to Charlotte's transit system — literally since age six, when he rode the bus alone to school as a first grader. Now he chairs the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority

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David Howard has spent a lifetime connected to Charlotte's transit system — literally since age six, when he rode the bus alone to school as a first grader. Now he chairs the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority

In this episode of the North Carolina Business Minds podcast, host Lloyd Whittington sits down with Tony Jarrett, Regional Vice President for Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realty, who brings nearly four decades of real estate

Chris Robbins, whose family has owned Tweetsie Railroad since its early days, joins Triangle Business Journal's Lauren Ona Storch for a candid conversation about running one of North Carolina's most beloved theme parks.

The CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment tells CBJ’s Erik Spanberg about getting her start in sports business, why an upcoming renovation of Bank of America Stadium means so much to the organization and explains why host

The grocer that once ranked one of the nation's worst places to work is now among the nation's most trusted companies. CEO Brian Johnson talks about the turnaround, how the grocer is growing its customer base and how qui

In this episode, Lauren Ohnesorge sits down with Thom Ruhe, CEO of NC Idea — a private foundation dedicated to supporting high-potential entrepreneurs across North Carolina. Thom breaks down what it really takes to turn

Known as Dr. D to students and colleagues alike, Kandi Deitemeyer became president of Charlotte’s Central Piedmont Community College in 2017. Since then, she’s led the school through a once-in-a-century pandemic, crippli

Arthur Samet has spent 35 years transforming the Southeast's built environment — from industrial megasites to healthcare campuses to a beloved downtown concert venue. As CEO of Samet Corp., the company his father founded

Air travel in 2026 is more complicated than ever. From rising airline ticket prices and flight cancellations to airport expansion projects and new international routes, travelers across the U.S. are feeling the impact. I

In our 50th episode, Charlotte Business Journal editor Robert Morris sits down with Dr. Valerie Kinloch, the 15th president of Johnson C. Smith University and a proud 1996 JCSU alumna. As the university prepares to gradu

Todd Hall, President and CEO of Truliant Federal Credit Union, joins North Carolina Business Minds to discuss how the triad's largest locally headquartered financial institution has grown assets by 65% to over $5 billion

Meet Cindy Eckert — serial entrepreneur, pharmaceutical innovator, and self-described "rebel with receipts." In this episode, Lauren Onus of the Triangle Business Journal sits down with the woman behind the Pink Pill to

In this conversation, Adam Sperling, executive director of the Truist Championship, tells Erik Spanberg about the return of Charlotte’s annual PGA Tour event after stepping aside for the PGA Championship in 2025. Sperlin

Winston-Salem-based grocer returns to Charlotte with six stores, plans new Triangle locations. CEO reflects on Carolinas' snowmageddon, talks competition, mulls potential disruption from Buc-ee's.

Lauren Ohnesorge sits down with Jason Caplain, general partner and co-founder of Bull City Venture Partners, to trace his journey from 80th employee at Red Hat to one of the Triangle's most established venture capitalist

In this conversation, former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot tells Erik Spanberg about his lifetime of leadership roles, from Eagle Scout to mayor, with an interval on Dean Smith’s UNC Chapel Hill basketball team. Vinroo

Chef Freddy Lee runs nine restaurants across two states. His newest will open this summer, not in a major metro, but in a small town made famous by Andy Griffith. He talks industry headwinds, and offers a stunning insigh

In this conversation, Jim Segrave, CEO and founder of flyExclusive, shares his journey from his early days in aviation to building a successful business in the private jet industry. After selling a previous company to De

In this episode, Chris William reflects on the journey of creating and sustaining the Carolina Business Review over three decades. He discusses the challenges of gaining buy-in across two states, the importance of commun

North Carolina is facing a critical housing shortage with an estimated 800,000 units needed statewide. As major employers like Toyota, Boom Supersonic and JetZero bring tens of thousands of jobs to the state, the questio
Todd Hall
author of The Connected Life · Truliant Federal Credit Union
1 appearance on this show
Cindy Eckert
founder of Sprout Pharmaceuticals and the driving force behind Addyi · Sprout Pharmaceuticals
1 appearance on this show
Tony Jarrett
Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realty
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Valerie Kinloch
Johnson C. Smith University
1 appearance on this show
Jason Caplain
Bull City Venture Partners
1 appearance on this show
Jon Hardister
Triad Real Estate and Building Industry Coalition
1 appearance on this show
Jamie Ledford
Golf Pride
1 appearance on this show
Wente
Wake Forest
1 appearance on this show
Valerie Hillings
North Carolina Museum of Art
1 appearance on this show
Dane Huffman
Triangle Business Journal
1 appearance on this show
Elon University president
Elon University
1 appearance on this show
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