Spotlight On: Mark Sherburne, General Manager, The Carolina Inn

3 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Mark Sherburne, general manager of The Carolina Inn, discussed the inn's upcoming 100-year anniversary, significant renovations, and its strong post-COVID recovery. He highlighted the inn's unique location on the University of North Carolina campus, its affiliation with Destination by

Spotlight On: John Grinnell, Founder & CEO, Grinnell Leadership & Organizational Development

3 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Invest: John Grinnell, founder and CEO of Grinnell Leadership, discussed the firm's recent focus on infrastructure enhancement to meet growing demand, its unique approach to Organizational Development for small and medium-sized businesses, and the importance of self-awareness in leadership effectiveness.

Face off: How Raleigh-Durham’s banks are shaping the future of finance

Writer: Eleana Teran 4 min read April 2024 — Leaders in Raleigh-Durham's banking sector are redefining what it means to be a financial institution in a rapidly evolving market. Championing innovative banking practices and harnessing the region’s unique demographic and economic dynamics, they foster substantial growth and development. The industry

Spotlight On: Valerie Hillings, Director & CEO, North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA)

4 min read April 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Valerie Hillings, director and CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Art  (NCMA), discussed major achievements, technological advancements, and community partnerships. She emphasized the museum's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, while also outlining future priorities and potential

Business Sentiment poll shows growing optimism in Southern regions

Writer: Andrea Teran ​​3 min read April 2024 — ​​In the first quarter of 2024, business leaders across the U.S. South expressed continued optimism about the regional economy, with the latest Capital Analytics Business Sentiment Survey (CABSS) highlighting sustained growth in economic sentiment, revenue expectations, and employment outlook. The CABSS

How women leaders are tackling sector challenges in Triangle

Writer: Eleana Teran 4 min read March 2024 — Amid a global pandemic and economic uncertainty in recent years, the landscape of workforce participation and economic opportunities has changed. In this setting, women in leadership roles are charting a path forward — not only for themselves but also for their