N.C.'s 'godfather of craft beer,' Oscar Wong
Oscar Wong was born to Chinese immigrants in Jamaica. After an engineering career, including a stint in Charlotte, he retired to Asheville and started the city's first brewery since Prohibition. Today...
23 Juni 202331min
Salvaging food to feed Charlotte's hungry, with Kim Aprill
Local cafeterias sometimes produce more food than they need. Local charities need food to serve the hungry. Kim Aprill co-founded an organization called Feeding Charlotte that bridges the gap between ...
16 Juni 202325min
Checking in on Charlotte's economic mobility, with Sherri Chisholm
In 2014, a national study ranked Charlotte 50th out of the 50 largest metro areas in the United States in economic mobility — meaning that many of those born into poverty in Charlotte were likely to s...
8 Juni 202323min
Guiding older adults through their golden years, with Jennifer Szakaly
Figuring out care and support for older adults can be tricky. It involves navigating a complex web of insurance rules, healthcare options and living arrangements — and is a process that is often emoti...
2 Juni 202334min
BUSINESS TOOLBOX: Exploring healthcare coverage options
Finding the right healthcare coverage for your workers can be complex and confusing, and costs are expected to continue to rise. So how can employers navigate that challenge? The Charlotte Ledger's T...
25 Maj 202333min
BUSINESS TOOLBOX: Tips on recruiting and retaining workers
The job market is tight — and is expected to continue to be. So how can employers find and retain their best workers? The Charlotte Ledger's Tony Mecia talks with Catapult’s Kendra Stewart about strat...
18 Maj 202337min
BUSINESS TOOLBOX: Avoiding workplace legal headaches
It's a challenging time for employers these days — what's the best advice for dealing with common human resources challenges? The Charlotte Ledger's Tony Mecia talks with Catapult’s Stephanie Dillon a...
11 Maj 202336min
Building a mentor program for students, with Kimbo Bohannon
In 2014, Kimbo Bohannon founded Buddy/Mentor, a nonprofit mentoring program for elementary students. She has since retired from her 27-year career in teaching. In this episode, she discusses the impor...
5 Maj 202322min
