April 2016

North Carolina's reputation for research, workforce and quality of life attracts international biotechnology companies.

2016 NCEDA MidWinter Conference  The N.C. Economic Developers Association met in Pinehurst to hear from speakers including N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary John Skvarla and Christopher [...]

31st annual Emerging Issues Forum As automated technologies replace many of today’s jobs, what is the future of work? That question was the focus of this year’s forum, sponsored by the Institute [...]

2016 Leadership North Carolina Forum  Purpose-driven leadership was the theme of this year’s annual meeting, which opened with a keynote talk by Jesse Cureton, chief consumer officer at Novant [...]

Using golf to improve one’s bottom line remains an American tradition, even if the tax man has taken some fun out of the game.

Sweating the small stuff is all in a day’s work as President Tom Pashley pushes the world-famous golf resort to retain its edge.

Last year, Donald Trump told Fortune magazine, “Golf should be something beautiful, elegant, something people aspire to play eventually. … It may be elitist, and perhaps that’s what golf needs.” [...]

North Carolina’s desire to save money on future highway projects has caused hardship for thousands. Their pleas for relief rest with the state’s highest court.

On Feb. 19, current and former trustees, students and local leaders gathered on the UNC Asheville campus to celebrate the rechristening of New Hall. “Our students believed our buildings’ names [...]

With Charlotte’s plethora of yoga studios, nail bars and salons, it’s clear that its residents are preoccupied with looking their best. So it’s not surprising that a 2014 study by RealSelf.com [...]