North Carolina Business Minds
The newsrooms from Triad Business Journal, Charlotte Business Journal and Triangle Business Journal bring you the top stories and exclusive interviews from across the state of North Carolina throughout the month.
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
North Carolina Business Minds
Latest Episodes
NC's AI & Energy Evolution with Kendal Bowman
Lauren Ohnesorge sits down with Kendal Bowman, North Carolina President for Duke Energy, to explore her journey from law school to leading in the energy sector. They discuss North Carolina's booming data center industry, the transformativ...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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26:05
The Industrial Real Estate Landscape
In this conversation, Chris Skibinski shares his extensive experience in the industrial real estate sector, discussing the evolution of the Charlotte market, the impact of major players like Amazon and Macy's, and the trends shaping the future ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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32:41
Bobby Long reflects on Wyndham's impact, JetZero's promise, Jimmy Buffett's inspiration, and Jim Melvin's legacy
In this episode of NC Business Minds, Bobby Long, co-chairman of the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation and a key figure in the Wyndham Championship, discusses the intersection of golf, business and leadership, reflecting on the late Jim Melv...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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34:26
From Bureaucracy to Breakthrough: Larry Barbour, founder of Northstate Bank
What does it take to walk away from a stable career and build a bank from scratch—especially when the odds (and the regulators) are stacked against you? In this episode, Lauren Ohnesorge sits down with Larry Barbour, CEO of North State Bank, fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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28:15