Building and sustaining early-stage nonprofits, with Raj Merchant
From the challenges of scaling and fundraising to the critical need for financial sustainability, business principles can drive nonprofit success.Raj Merchant serves as chair of Feeding Charlotte, a n...
28 Jul 202425min
Plugging into the world of electric vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) have slowly been taking over the roads of Charlotte. Many people have traded in their transmission cars for one that is more environmentally friendly and offers a quieter and s...
21 Jul 202429min
Empowering nonprofits through skilled volunteering, with Angie Bush, Pete Vacho and Kim Lanphear
Speak to any nonprofit leader, and you'll frequently hear about the difficulties of delivering essential community services while also handling the operational aspects necessary for growth and stabili...
15 Jul 202429min
An entrepreneur's worldly journey, with Michal Bay
Michael Bay was born in a small village in Mesopotamia. Despite his humble beginnings, his ambitions took him far beyond the borders of his village. From helping tourists as a young boy to moving to L...
8 Jul 202425min
Capturing the 'I do' moments, with wedding photographer Robert Burns II
You might be surprised by how many brides still flip through the glossy pages of wedding magazines to gather inspiration for their big day, says Charlotte-based wedding photographer Robert Burns II.Bu...
22 Jun 202422min
Shaping Charlotte through thoughtful planning, with Douglas Welton
As chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission, Douglas Welton has a front-row seat to the complexities of Charlotte's rapid growth. In his role, he faces the challenges and opportunities p...
14 Jun 202429min
Behind 'Charlotte Squawks,' with lawyer/comedy writer Brian Kahn
In his day job, Brian Kahn is the Charlotte office managing partner at McGuireWoods. But Brian also has a side-hustle: He is a founder, writer and co-producer of "Charlotte Squawks," a long-running an...
8 Jun 202423min
The economics of stadium renovations
The city of Charlotte has struck a deal with Tepper Sports and Entertainment on funding renovations at Bank of America Stadium, the home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. The city, which woul...
4 Jun 202413min
