City of Charlotte: Recent Episodes
City of Charlotte
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning & Business Meeting from Monday, June 27th.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Business Meeting & Public Forum from Monday, June 13th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Action Review Meeting from Monday, June 13th.
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City Council Action Review & Business Meeting - September 13, 2021 by City of Charlotte
In this episode, we talk with Frances West, Assistant Director of Economic Development for The City of Charlotte and Christina Thigpen, Deputy Director of Economic Development for The City of Charlotte about the amazing progress that The City has made in the Business Recruitment and Retention space and they share exciting news about the Meet Charlotte initiative.
In this episode, we talk with Aenis Harris, Vice President of Human Resources for Trane Technologies and Deidra Sheppard – Calloway, Vice President of Programs for Urban League of Central Carolinas about the new RENEW program, how it was created and the current success with the program. The RENEW Program targets Charlotte residents displaced by COVID-19 to provide skilled trade training for HVAC and electrical occupations.
In this episode, we talk with Taylor Calamese, owner of Charlotte Fit, and Marielle Friedman, owner of Back to Harmony Wellness Center about the resiliency of self-care businesses during the pandemic, working in your purpose, and the meaning of a work-life balance in a service-based industry. They also share valuable advice for future entrepreneurs.
In this episode, we are joined with owners Joanna Reule of Brave Bone Broth, and Andarrio Johnson of Cuzzo’s Cuisine. We touch on the challenges faced by the food-service industry during the pandemic, the importance of having a good team, and how giving back to the community was vital to spreading hope throughout the City of Charlotte.
In this episode, we are joined by children-focused small business owners, Destini Gilliam, owner of Creative Reading and Anne Ward, owner of Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios. They share how the Access for Capital Grant changed their lives, grew their business and helped them to offer support to children with disparities during the pandemic.
In this episode, Mayor Vi Lyles has an open discussion with local small retail business owner, Troy Robinson, Sr. of Troy Allen Clothier, and co-owner Christy Pope of CLT Find. They share the challenges of entrepreneurship through the pandemic, the importance of building personalized experiences for their customers, and their hopes for the future.
In this episode, Holly Eskridge, Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Charlotte and Laura Smith, Executive Vice President for the Foundation Of The Carolinas discuss how the Access to Capital Recovery Grant was initiated and the positive impact it made to the small business community.
In this episode, we are joined by Subrina Collier, co-owner of Charlotte restaurants The Uptown Yolk and Leah and Louise. We talk about Subrina’s career path in the food industry, the importance of connecting with your community, and answer the question: how can entrepreneurs survive and thrive in the pandemic?
City Council Combined Zoning & Business Meeting : February 22, 2021 by City of Charlotte
While on the go, don't miss a single comment from the Charlotte City Council Special Meeting for the open At-Large Council seat from Friday, January 29th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Business Meeting from Monday, January 4th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Zoning Meeting from Monday, December 21st.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Business Meeting from Monday, December 14th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Zoning Meeting from Monday, November 16th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Business Meeting & Public Forum from Monday, November 9th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Monday, November 2nd.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Zoning Meeting from Monday, September 21st.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Business Meeting from Monday, September 14th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Business Meeting & Public Forum from Monday, July 27th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Strategy Session from Monday, July 6th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Business Meeting from Monday, July 13th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Business Meeting from Monday, June 8th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Strategy Session from Monday, June 1st.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Small Business) from Tuesday, May 19th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Zoning Meeting from Monday, May 19th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Housing) from Thursday, May 14th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Airport) from Thursday, May 14th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Business Meeting from Monday, May 12th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Small Business) from Tuesday, May 12th.
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You are listening to the Charlotte City Workforce & Business Development Committee meeting from Monday, May 11th. Thanks for tuning in and please follow us for more City business coming your way soon.
To learn more about the City Council Committees, please visit CharlotteNC.gov/CityCouncil/Committees.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Housing) from Thursday, May 7th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Airport) from Thursday, May 7th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Housing) from Thursday, April 23rd.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Airport) from Thursday, April 30th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Small Business) from Tuesday, April 28th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, April 27th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Housing) from Thursday, April 23rd.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Airport) from Thursday, April 23rd.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Community Recovery Task Force (Small Business) from Tuesday, April 21st.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Virtual Zoning Meeting from Monday, April 20th.
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You are listening to the Charlotte City Workforce & Business Development Committee meeting from Thursday, April 9th. Thanks for tuning in and please follow us for more City business coming your way soon.
To learn more about the City Council Committees, please visit CharlotteNC.gov/CityCouncil/Committees.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Business Meeting from Monday, April 13th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Monday, April 6th.
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On March 25, 2020, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles answered questions from local media about the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Monday, March 16th.
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You are listening to the Charlotte City Council Safe Communities Committee meeting from Tuesday, March 4th. Thanks for tuning in and please follow us for more City business coming your way soon.
To learn more about the City Council Committees, please visit CharlotteNC.gov/CityCouncil/Committees.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Monday, March 3rd.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, February 24th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, February 24th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Monday, February 17th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, February 10th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, February 10th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Monday, February 3rd.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, January 27th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Tuesday, January 21st.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Monday, January 6th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Monday, December 16th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, December 9th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, December 9th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, November 25th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, November 25th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Monday, November 18th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Tuesday, November 12th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, October 28th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, October 28th.
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Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Monday, October 21st.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here. This week's guest is Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Assitant City Manager with the Charlotte.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, October 14th.
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While on the go, don't miss every conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, October 14th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Monday, October 7th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more from CharlotteNC.gov.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Special Meeting from Monday, October 7th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, September 23rd. This meeting also features items that were moved from the Zoning Meeting on Monday, September 16th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
While on the go, don't miss every conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, September 23rd.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Monday, September 16th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
Welcome to CopCast, a weekly CLTgov Produced podcast featuring local stories from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that you can only get right here.
On this week's episode - learn more about the growing trend of Larceny from Automobiles, and meet special guest, Central Division Commander CPT. Julie Barry.
If you have questions or an idea for future topics, please email us at CMPDcopcast@CMPD.org.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Tuesday, September 3rd.
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Do you ever reminisce over your grade-school experience? Well, we did for Episode 5 of our podcast, CMPD CopCast. CMS Police Chief Lisa Mangum also joined as our special guest. Thanks for listening.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, August 26th.
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While on the go, don't miss every conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, August 26th.
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Active Survival with CMPD's LT. Steve Huber.
This week on CMPD's CopCast, the panel discusses Active Survival situations and outlines what you need to know in the event you ever find yourself in such a situation.
If you have comments, questions, jingles, music, or relevant topics for us to tackle, get in contact with us:
✉️cmpdcopcast@cmpd.org
The Public Affairs team with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department would like to introduce you to the CMPDcopcast.
The weekly thirty-minute podcast is intended to show a less formal, more human side of law enforcement. The hosts and contributors of the podcast represent a diverse group of people who have unique backgrounds, experiences and journeys. Weekly, the hosts will discuss timely issues in addition to interviewing current newsmakers
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, July 22nd.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Monday, July 15th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, July 8th.
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While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, July 8th.
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Hoy tenemos a Prospera, una organización especializada en brindar asistencia gratuita y bilingüe a empresarios hispanos que intentan establecer o ampliar sus negocios a través de capacitación, asesoría y recursos.
In this episode of the B2U Podcast, SBA representative, Levi Kinnard gives tips every business owner should know about how to get a loan with the SBA.
In this episode of the B2U Podcast, payment processing experts, Brian Boxell and Kel Hodel of Heartland Payment Systems are back, discussing how to choose the correct POS system, a trusted payment processor, and pricing models for your small business.
In this episode of the B2U Podcast, payment processing experts, Brian Boxell and Kel Hodel of Heartland Payment Systems give tips every business owner should know about payment processing and POS systems.
In this episode of the B2U Podcast, we sat down with legal advisor, Kelly Jesson of Jesson & Rains, LLP, and discussed ways to help new business owners navigate the different types of Intellectual Properties such as Trademark, Copyright, Patent and Trade Secret.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, June 24th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, June 24th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Strategy Session from Monday, June 3rd.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting from Monday, June 17th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Public Forum & Business Meeting from Monday, June 10th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more at CharlotteNC.gov.
While on the go, don't miss a single conversation from the Charlotte City Council Action Review Meeting from Monday, June 10th.
Get the whole story with this podcast and more from CharlotteNC.gov.
Interested in a career with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department? Take a listen to a taping of the hit series, Recruiters on Your Computers, which aired on June 7th only Facebook Live.
During the show, CMPD recruiters take your questions LIVE about what it takes to Be The Difference!
To learn more about what it takes, visit www.CMPD.org/Apply today!
Ciudad Al Dia 005 - Hablando Comunidad Inmigrante con Federico Rios by City of Charlotte
Are you considering a new career? Listen as a CMPD veteran reflects on her career and a soon-to-be officer tells you about the training process. You'll also hear from two recruiters about what it takes to join our ranks.
Ciudad Al Dia 004 - Sistema de tránsito del área de Charlotte (CATS) by City of Charlotte
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continues its push to educate residents about how to respond to an active shooter event. Learn how you can receive the free training by listening to this important conversation with Lt. Steve Huber.
Around the Crown is now LIVE every week! In this episode, hear from first-time Council Members Dr. Justin Harlow (3:42) and Larken Egleston (20:14).
Watch the live feed Tuesday’s at 1PM on Facebook, YouTube or the Gov Channel.
Around the Crown is now LIVE every week! For this month's cultural highlight show, get in the Olympic spirit with the Charlotte Curling Association(10m 16s).
To watch Gina test her curling skills, please visit CharlotteNC.gov/ATCLive.
Watch the live feed on Facebook, YouTube or the Gov Channel.
Around the Crown is now LIVE every Tuesday at 1:00 PM! You'll hear from two Charlotte City Council members this week, including Mayor Pro Tem Julie Eiselt (3 mins 3 sec.) and LaWana Mayfield (24 mins 25 sec.) of District 3.
Watch the live feed on Facebook, YouTube or the Gov Channel.
Protecting your personal information is more crucial than ever as ransomware attacks become more common and increasingly sophisticated. Tom Tollerton, Senior Manager at Dixon Hughes Goodman, shares his knowledge of cybersecurity, bitcoin, the Internet of Things, and much more.
Vi Lyles sits down with Around The Crown in one of her first interviews as Mayor of Charlotte. Hear her outlook on working with a new City Council and learn what she hopes to accomplish in her first 100 days.
The Around the Crown crew hit the road once again to bring you the 2017 Holiday Special! Learn more about what's happening at the Charlotte Christmas Village (2m 35s), the Uptown ice skating rink (18m 15s), the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (32m 38s) and much more. Happy Holidays!
In the event that you're trapped in an active shooter situation, what would you do? CMPD Lt. Steve Huber joins the ATC crew to discuss the free training available in Mecklenburg County, and why it's important for you to pay attention.
Just how “bike friendly” is Charlotte? Hear a personal account from bike commuter and local bike shop owner Bart Stetler (10m 5s). Ben Miller with the City of Charlotte also stops by to discuss the future of bicycling in Charlotte, as well as the recent Protected Bike Lane Demonstration in Uptown (20m 44s).
Charlotte has submitted a formal bid to land Amazon’s HQ2, but just how Prime is CLT? Hear what’s in the bid and learn how it was packaged to represent Charlotte USA on this week’s Around the Crown podcast.
Charlotte firefighters describe the rescue of an unresponsive man on a cell tower (7m 31s) in this week’s podcast. You’ll also hear about career opportunities with the Charlotte Fire Department. As Battalion Chief Rob Cannon explains (34m 35s), now is the time to start preparing.
An increased commitment to affordable housing is one of three key promises that City Council made one year ago. Learn who utilizes affordable housing (3m 22s), where the City stands with its commitment (26m 15s), and how we’re working with partners who can build it (16m 07s).
We’re highlighting the unofficial end of summer this week on Around the Crown. Join Gina and Ryan as they chat about some of their favorite moments from the Adventure CLT series. You’ll hear from TopGolf Charlotte (6m 0s), Carowinds (17m 53s) and the NASCAR Hall of Fame (29m 54s).
Back-to-School season is in full swing! Host Gina DiPietro chats with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox (03m 06s) as he begins his first school year in charge of the 18th largest school district in the country. The superintendent addresses safety, the new student assignment plan and the need for bus drivers. UNCC Director of Admissions Claire Kirby (16m 53s) also stops by to talk student enrollment and what’s new on campus.
Around the Crown - what floats your boat works for us!
One of the most talked about weather events of the century takes front and center stage on this week’s Around the Crown. Host Gina DiPietro and the podcast crew talk about the millions of people of who are traveling to see the total eclipse (1m 58s). Learn everything there is to know about eclipses and hear what makes this one so special from a Discovery Place educator (20m 51s), as well as the planetarium manager at Settlemyre Planetarium (38m 25s).
Around the Crown - what floats your boat works for us!
NASA Safety Tips: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
Good Info: https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/
The PGA Championship is here! Gina and the ATC crew hit the road once again to tape this show from the kickoff of the PGA Championship on Thursday, August 10 in Charlotte. Get the inside scoop on the updates of Quail Hollow from Course Superintendent Keith Wood (15m 38s), and learn more about the Golfer’s mindset as they prepare to tackle the revamped course from PGA Professional Scott Davenport (24m 44s). Gina also takes a moment to chat about the tournament and local impact with PGA Championship Director Jason Mengel (4m 00s).
Around the Crown – what floats your boat works for us!
LET'S GO RACIN'! For the final episode of #AdventureCLT in 2017, Gina and the ATC crew hit the road to visit one of the biggest draws in the region - the NASCAR Hall of Fame! Gina sits down with the Director of Exhibits Kevin Schlesier (6m 43s) to talk history, voting, and what's happening at the Hall of Fame. Communications Manager Kristen Moore (23m 50s) also joins the show to talk a little more about what you can expect when you visit.
AroundTheCrown - What floats your boat, works for us!
[CHEERS!] What has been dubbed the “Brunch Bill” got its official Charlotte seal of approval. City lobbyist Dana Fenton (4m 33s) breaks down its impact to both consumers and local business owners. Local distillery owner Ollie Mulligan (12m 39s) also explains why he celebrated as soon as he heard the news.
Hear from Charlotte-based artist Nick Napoletano (00m 50s) on this week’s Around the Crown. Napoletano’s work has been showcased internationally and he recently garnered attention for a massive mural along the North Tryon Corridor. Todd Stewart of the Arts & Science Council (22m 40s) also stops by with information on what the public art process looks like for artists, how the process engages community, and how ASC hopes to increase the number of opportunities for local artists.
Around the Crown - what floats your boat works for us!
Dream up ways to engage your neighbors on this week of Around the Crown. Jason Roberts (0m 55sec), IT specialist turned neighborhood advocate and reviver, visits Charlotte to share ideas that we can each take into our neighborhoods to create our own “better blocks.” Scott Curry (23m 53sec) of CDOT also stops by with information on how to get your ideas approved.
Around the Crown - What floats your boat works for us!
Around the Crown stops by Topgolf as part of its summer series known as Adventure Charlotte! Join host Gina DiPietro and the podcast crew as they learn about how the technology works and which big names have already stopped by (3m 25sec). Their director of instruction offers a few tips to up your golf game (16m 28sec), and the executive chef shares a few items off the seasonal menu (25m 48sec).
Hear how construction is moving along on the CATS LYNX Blue Line Extension on this episode of Around the Crown. Host Gina DiPietro sits down with Leslie Blaser (3m 29sec) for an update. Gina also talks with Lana Laws (11m 32sec) of Savvy & Co Real Estate to hear how the light rail has already impacted the Charlotte real estate market.
Host Gina DiPietro takes a closer look at the challenges of flying drones in a bustling city like Charlotte. Hear from an officer with CMPD’s Aviation Unit who recently experienced a near miss with a drone while flying a helicopter ( 01m 12s). Gina also sits down with drone pilot Thomas Wilson of Wilson Aerial Productions, LLC ( 17m 09s).
Host Gina DiPietro sits down with several guests to help you navigate what it takes to start a business here in Charlotte! Hear from Bill Gill with Charlotte SCORE (3m 58s), Tom Conroy from CPCC’s Small Business Center (15m 05s), and Christi Floyd of the City of Charlotte’s Economic Development department (27m 35s).
Gina also sits down with 704 Shop co-owner Scott Wooten (32m 53s) who explains how the business got its start. Scott also shares some exciting news!
Around the Crown – what floats your boat works for us!
Around the Crown is hitting the road for a new summer series! Host Gina DiPietro and the podcast crew stops by Carowinds this week for the first edition of Destination Charlotte. Hear what’s new this year from PR Manager Laresa Thompson (2m 33sec) and learn more about the record-setting rides from Maintenance Director, and Carowinds legend, Steve Jackson (19m 35sec).
Around the Crown – what floats your boat works for us!
Host Gina DiPietro sits down with NASCAR young gun Chase Elliott (18m 25s) to learn more about what life is like around and off the track, his role in a Disney movie, and what he thinks about Dale Earnhardt Jr’s retirement.
She’ll also discuss the Charlotte Knights with Tommy Viola (Director of PR/Media Relations - 4m 30s) and learn more about the Quality of Life Explorer with data analyst Andrew Bowen (28m 57s).
Host Gina DiPietro sits down with crossfit super mom Emily Breeze Ross Watson (24m 20sec) to learn more about what drives this fitness star's new trend, how she handles juggling a business, being a mom, and inspiring thousands of dedicated and passionate followers.
She’ll also discuss the Blessing Box campaign with the wizard of About Face Charlotte Dana Endsley (7m 10sec), and learn more about some creative healthy living programs happening within the City of Charlotte with Denada Jackson (41m 39sec).
Host Gina DiPietro sits down with Johnson C. Smith University President Dr. Ronald Carter (25m 25sec) to learn more about JCSU’s 150th Anniversary, his thoughts on the Northwest Charlotte Corridor, and his future plans with retirement looming.
She’ll also discuss the current refugee situation from across the United States with the Executive Director of the Carolina Refugee Resettlement Agency Marsha Hirsch (2m 01sec), and introduce the GOV Porch with City of Charlotte urban designer and planning coordinator Monica Holmes (40m 20sec).
Host Gina DiPietro sits down with Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl LB Thomas Davis Sr. (13m 30sec) to learn more about his foundation, how he's climbed to the top through adversity, and how he continues to help youth grow through his foundation.
Also, get some life tips from Life Coach Cay'me Andrea (2m 50sec), and learn more about what's happening in local government with Sarah Hazel from the Charlotte City Manager's Office (26m 00sec).
Host Gina DiPietro sits down with CMPD Chief Kerr Putney (16m 30sec) to talk about the current state of CMPD and how he got to where he is.
Also, learn more about health and wellness from Wellness Administrator Nan Mann (5m 30sec), and what's trending on social media from City of Charlotte Social Media manager Ken Brown (27m 20sec).