A sustainable local economy requires real jobs
A recent jobs announcement in Greensboro captured my attention – the city council passed a $426,000 incentives package to recruit...
Embrace disruption in the new economy
The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual “State of the Economy” luncheon at the Benton Convention Center in Downtown...
Black History: Conversation with Lafayette Jones
For Lafayette Jones, whether its personal, business, or community – relationships have been the primary driver for success.
Tone deaf lawmakers construct barriers to economic development with minimum wage bills
The North Carolina General Assembly is in the midst of its “long session”. One lawmaker caught my attention when she filed...
Robust February jobs report beats expectations, but new administration must remain cautious about future outlook
The non-partisan Bureau of Labor Statistics released the February jobs report and it was a big one – 235,000 non-farm...
The Bill LuMaye Show: Main Street
The Bill LuMaye Show: Main Street