North Carolina

Spotlight On: Travis Bailey, Regional Executive & Senior Vice President, First Bank

2 min read December 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Travis Bailey, senior vice president and regional executive of First Bank, discussed the bank’s growth through acquisitions, strategic adaptation to market conditions, significant community contributions and the navigation of economic challenges and technological disruptions, all while maintaining a deep

2023-12-11T09:53:03-05:00December 11th, 2023|Raleigh-Durham, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Keith Burns, Raleigh Office Managing Partner, Maynard Nexsen

2 min read November 2023 — Invest: spoke with Keith Burns, managing partner at Maynard Nexsen, about the recent merger that expanded his organization's geographical area, maintaining a sense of culture in a hybrid environment and how his firm serves the local community.  How does the recent merger help to

Spotlight On: Mark Lawson, President, Cary Chamber of Commerce

2 min read November 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Mark Lawson, president of the Cary Chamber of Commerce, discussed the past year's milestones, including robust job growth and record-low unemployment rates. He emphasized the Chamber's innovative approach, vision for the future, workforce development, and advocacy efforts with local

2023-12-08T13:29:56-05:00November 20th, 2023|Economy, Raleigh-Durham, Spotlight On|

North Carolina achieves third in nationwide hospital safety rankings

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read November 2023 — North Carolina has been recognized for its top-tier hospital safety, ranking third nationwide according to The Leapfrog Group’s latest report. This achievement reflects the state’s dedication to healthcare excellence, particularly in light of the improved measures following the pandemic. Steve Lawler,

2023-12-08T14:38:17-05:00November 13th, 2023|Charlotte, Healthcare|

Spotlight On: Scott Levitan, President & CEO, Research Triangle Park

2 min read October 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Scott Levitan, president and CEO of Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, talked about the preparation for vertical construction at HUB, RTP’s new downtown, regional transportation developments, the role of RTP’s entrepreneurial Frontier Campus as a vibrant hub for

2023-12-08T16:09:03-05:00October 16th, 2023|Economy, Raleigh-Durham, Spotlight On|

Spotlight On: Jeff Wise, President & CEO, Whitewater

2 min read July 2023 — Whitewater is an outdoor lifestyle brand and experience company that creates engagement through recreation, fitness, hospitality, and events. Invest: talked to President and CEO Jeff Wise about Whitewater's work to promote engagement with the active lifestyle, how Charlotte has come into its own in