Spotlight On: Cheryl Richards, President & CEO, Catapult Employers Association

4 min read December 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Cheryl Richards, president and CEO of Catapult Employers Association, shared insights on the HR landscape, talent retention, the evolving role of technology and the challenges and opportunities facing the Raleigh-Durham Triangle region in the coming years. What has been

2023-12-15T10:49:00-05:00December 15th, 2023|Economy, Raleigh-Durham, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Travis Bailey, Regional Executive & Senior Vice President, First Bank

2 min read December 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Travis Bailey, senior vice president and regional executive of First Bank, discussed the bank’s growth through acquisitions, strategic adaptation to market conditions, significant community contributions and the navigation of economic challenges and technological disruptions, all while maintaining a deep

2023-12-11T09:53:03-05:00December 11th, 2023|Raleigh-Durham, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Michael Mesnard, President and Managing Partner, Cline Design

2 min read December 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Michael Mesnard, president of Cline Design, discussed the firm's recent rebrand, its commitment to sustainability and the integration of AI and automation in the design process, highlighting the evolving trends in the architecture and design industry. Over the past

Spotlight On: Keith Burns, Raleigh Office Managing Partner, Maynard Nexsen

2 min read November 2023 — Invest: spoke with Keith Burns, managing partner at Maynard Nexsen, about the recent merger that expanded his organization's geographical area, maintaining a sense of culture in a hybrid environment and how his firm serves the local community.  How does the recent merger help to

2023-12-08T11:42:53-05:00November 29th, 2023|Legal, Professional Services, Raleigh-Durham, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Mark Lawson, President, Cary Chamber of Commerce

2 min read November 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Mark Lawson, president of the Cary Chamber of Commerce, discussed the past year's milestones, including robust job growth and record-low unemployment rates. He emphasized the Chamber's innovative approach, vision for the future, workforce development, and advocacy efforts with local

2023-12-08T13:29:56-05:00November 20th, 2023|Economy, Raleigh-Durham, Spotlight On|

Face off: County managers reflect on regional advancements and future plans

Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read November 2023 — Lee and Chatham counties are making strides under the leadership of Lisa Minter and Dan LaMontagne, their respective county managers. In interviews with Invest:, they offered insights into the counties' contribution to the future of regional growth. Minter highlighted Lee County's

Spotlight On: Richard Bryant, CEO, Capital Investment Companies

2 min read November 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Richard Bryant, CEO of Capital Investment Companies, discussed the shifting landscape of investments, the impact of interest rates, cybersecurity, generational approaches to financial freedom, and regulatory challenges. What have been the most significant changes in the investment and wealth

2023-12-08T14:39:11-05:00November 13th, 2023|Banking & Finance, Raleigh-Durham, Spotlight On|