Business

“Twenty years ago, there were only five cars on this street — and they belonged to store owners,” said Bubba O’Keefe, on the somewhat busier streets of Clarksdale, Mississippi, he helped animate.

It’s the perfect time of year to evaluate your finances to see how you can improve in 2019. Tips we share with our customers include:

As two of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, it’s no surprise Raleigh and Charlotte lead the rankings for the best cities for young professionals.

We recently saved $2,500 when I remembered a little-known feature of many credit cards. A quick call and my thought was confirmed. All of us have benefits we aren’t using because they are often buried in the fine print.

Recently we shared a story about how virtual reality can help employees with nerve-wracking job interviews or a fear of public speaking. However, VR is taking on a role on the other side of the desk for employers.

Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.

Queen City Fintech is encouraging early-stage financial technology startups to apply for its highly regarded accelerator program. This 12-week program is designed to advance financial technology startups through intense mentorship from leading banking executives, business development professionals, venture capitalists and attorneys, among others, in the Charlotte business community.

While you can’t always control who introduces you via email, you can control how you introduce others and your role from that point on.

There is arguably no industry hotter than fintech. More than ever, disruptive technologies and services have the opportunity to change the face of the financial services industry.

I heard this phrase a lot after being diagnosed with ALS. I was grateful, but also overwhelmed.

Durham-based NET Power reached yet another important milestone in its effort to produce clean power from fossil fuels.

The big Apple might be calling The Tar Heel State its new home. No, not the city – we’re talking about technology giant Apple Inc. and its search for a new East Coast campus.

The UP Community Fund, a joint venture of Calvert Impact Capital and Urban Advisors, launched this month with the goal of making capital more readily available to minority-owned businesses.

Your entire career could change with one introduction at a networking event.

Whether your goal is to win over new clients, successfully launch new products or services, or creatively build team morale, you’re guaranteed to do so at RushHour Karting. Our events are custom designed to meet the needs of each organization we serve.

Businesses that are the most transferable, that get the most offers, and go for the best price, are those that have the “Three P’s.”

Charlotte has been one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities over the past several years, according to census data. Thanks to a new tool from Mecklenburg County, you can see firsthand just how much the city’s landscape has been altered as a result of its growth.

The authoritative management style is fading. These days, many jobs involve knowledge work, where an employee’s main contribution is subject matter expertise. Consequently, a manager’s role is evolving into more of a “team leader” or “motivational coach.”

On the third Thursday of every month, business professionals and beer enthusiasts around the Triangle gather to network at select restaurants, bars or breweries.

The ability to adapt to rapidly changing work situations and the flexibility to overcome obstacles is a game-changer.

Blockchain. Artificial intelligence. Fintech disruptors. It’s been hard to ignore the excitement and speculation surrounding each of these disciplines, which have become some of the trendiest business terms of the past few years.

Business leaders can be overwhelmed by the myriad of managing styles. Inc. reports it may be possible to narrow it down to two thinking patterns: management- and leadership-focused.

A recent report by the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation recognizes that life sciences industries (pharma, biotech, medical devices) are growing.

At the Annual Meeting each year, the North Carolina Chamber recognizes two individuals with an outstanding sense of public responsibility by honoring them with the Distinguished Citizenship Award and Distinguished Public Service Award.

Joint ventures can be tremendously successful. But certain sins during the planning phases can be deadly:

Sharing is caring, while working is life’s labor. And together, these two concepts give us co-working spaces. As you choose your ideal spot, here are some considerations:

After 238 cities submitted proposals to become the much-coveted second headquarters for online retail giant Amazon, Raleigh has emerged as one of 20 finalists.

Do you have a goal that requires intense, next-level focus to achieve it?

Triangle diners don’t have to go far to experience the best cuisine in the United States.

Amsterdam-based Spaces leased 32,000 square feet at 101 North Tryon, formerly known as 101 Independence Center, in uptown Charlotte, joining several other co-working groups such as WeWork and Industrious. Sunlight Financial, a New York-based company, also occupies space in the building.