Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read April 2022 — The number of businesses relocating to Charlotte and new businesses opening has created an overwhelming need for talent, putting an increased pressure on higher education institutions to churn out quality, workforce-ready candidates. Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont Community College, and
2 min read April 2022 — Amwins Group is the largest independent wholesale distributor of specialty insurance products in the United States, dedicated to serving retail insurance brokers by providing property and casualty products, specialty group benefit products, and administrative services. In an interview with Invest:, CEO Scott Purviance discussed
4 min read April 2022 — In a conversation with Invest: Charlotte Graeme Keith, Development Partner of full-service commercial real estate firm The Keith Corporation, discussed the various issues that the commercial real estate industry is facing. He shared how the firm maneuvered and mitigated issues throughout the pandemic, how
Writer: Keaona Gray-Outlaw 2 min read April 2022 — Given a challenging national labor shortage, Charlotte’s regional banks are among the businesses looking for ways to lure in new talent. For many, the road ahead includes salary hikes, both to attract employees and retain those already in place. “We are
2 min read March 2022 — Opera Carolina is managed like a business and that is why James Meena, artistic director, thinks they must change their business model and rethink the ways they deliver the product, which is classical music, to younger audiences. If they don’t do that they will
Writer: Sara Suarez 2 min read March 2022 — The growth of the Charlotte region has been fueled by innovation, smart growth and strong leadership. In honor of Women’s History Month, Invest: spotlights some of the region’s top public and private female leaders and their outlook for Charlotte’s economy and
2 min read March 2022 — Institutions of higher education are facilitators in the process of developing well-rounded individuals who can enter the talent pipeline with relevant skills that bolster the local business community and economy. Vice Provost Charles Iacovou of Wake Forest University’s Charlotte Programs and Dean for the
Writer: Keaona Gray-Outlaw 2 min read March 2022 — Charlotte real estate overall is receiving a great deal of attraction and South End is gaining its fair share. With the announcement of major expansions and relocations from four companies, South End has become one of the most desirable office submarkets
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read January 2022— Last year wasn’t a normal year for educators but universities in Charlotte have proven they have the adaptability and resilience not only to mitigate the most pressing challenges of the pandemic but to grow in the midst of uncertainty. In 2022, although
Writer: Caty Hirst December 2021 — The economic impact from COVID-19 has slammed industries from construction to healthcare to retail — with one of the most critical economic challenges being a severe lack of workers to meet demand. For the technology industry, the shortage of workers isn’t new but the
