I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Cold War submarine officer-turned-startup CEO Jon S. Rennie has led nine industrial manufacturing businesses across four different companies, including Peak Demand, the company he co-founded. Prior to entering the private sector, Rennie was a Naval Officer on the USS Tennessee. He holds an engineering degree from WPI, an MBA from Brenau …
2019 Mid-Year NC Economic & Jobs Update with Dr. Michael L. Walden Dr. Michael L. Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, and a member of the Graduate Economics faculty with The Poole College of Management. His Ph.D. degree is from Cornell University and he has …
Building An Entrepreneurial EcoSystem with Katie Gailes Katie Gailes is a rare find, ya’ll. She is a native North Carolinian. She was born in Granville County, grew up in Forsyth County, earned her undergraduate degree in Guilford County, her MBA in Durham County, and she now lives and works in Wake County. Katie attended the Bennett College for Women …
Get a Grip: Practical Steps – Get More Out Of Your Life And Business A lifelong entrepreneur, Todd has been an owner/operator in 8 different companies over the last 25 years. His interests span from real estate and hospitality to software and life sciences. He currently serves as Managing Director of CREO, Inc., an innovative management consulting and advisory firm …
POST WRITTEN BY Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council Top business and career coaches from Forbes Coaches Council offer firsthand insights on leadership development & careers. A startup business usually begins with a singular focus, with defined plans and goals in place. Yet, as time goes on, market forces, new technology or even waning enthusiasm may make it necessary for a business to change …
Vicki Lee Parker will share her perspective on how government impacts our businesses and our careers. Come listen and participate in our dynamic discussion with Vicki! Vicki Lee Parker, Executive Director of North Carolina Business Council, and Small Business and Nonprofit Fundraising Consultant. Vicki Lee Parker is an entrepreneur, a writer and fundraising consultant. She works with small businesses and …
