Writer: Ryan Gandolfo 3 min read July 2023 — The inaugural Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) of 200 public and private sector leaders based in Southern markets revealed a level of resilience in the second quarter and cautious optimism for the remainder of 2023. Covering major industries from professional
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read July 2023 — The upcoming Invest: Charlotte 2022-2023 Launch Conference will aim to address workforce challenges, urban development and financial innovation. The event, which will take place on Aug. 10 from 8AM to 11:30AM at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus, marks the official release of
2 min read July 2023 — Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand and experience company that creates engagement through recreation, fitness, hospitality, and events. Invest: talked to President and CEO Jeff Wise about Whitewater's work to promote engagement with the active lifestyle, how Charlotte has come into its own in
2 min read June 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Ryan Richard, CEO of Shred America discussed the company's growth in the Carolinas and its focus on exceptional customer experiences, as well as their plans to expand into document storage and hard drive destruction. What have been some of
Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read June 2023 — Between escalating costs, access limitations and a pandemic that changed the world, the healthcare landscape has needed to evolve more quickly and innovatively than ever before. Fortunately, Charlotte's leading healthcare providers have proven that they are more than up to the
3 min read June 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Debra Weeks, CEO of The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc. discussed the guiding principles of the center, the demand for its services and how it prepares to navigate economic uncertainty. She also spoke about her vision for the
2 min read June 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Lee Fite, regional president at Fifth Third Bank, discussed the key highlights the bank has experienced in the past year and what they indicate about the current state of banking in the region. Additionally, he addressed the bank’s growing
Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read June 2023 — In the shifting landscape of higher education, academic institutions in North Carolina are implementing strategies to continue providing best-in-class education for their students. In interviews with Invest:, Greater Charlotte’s higher ed leaders shared their key priorities and initiatives, shedding light on
2 min read June 2023 — Joseph Machicote, chief diversity and inclusion officer at Premier, talked about defining and reframing culture as a strategy for recruitment and retention, how conversations around equity need to be context-specific and locally grounded, and how the healthcare industry has evolved by engaging in more
2 min read May 2023 — AvidXchange is a software company that specializes in automating invoicing and payment processes for midmarket businesses. Invest: spoke with Co-Founder and CEO Michael Praeger about the highlights of the past year, the great avenues of disruption and his near-term outlook. What have been the key highlights for the
