2016.08.11 CLT.biz Insights

Insights 16.08.11

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U.S. Strength Amidst Current Global Crises Our Geopolitical Future Relative to the Global Hotspots

There a very few speakers who can provide a comprehensive overview of what is happening in the world at any given time. George Friedman of Geopolitical Futures, an expert on explaining and predicting the future of international affairs, is one of them. In his remarks at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, he looked at several of the growing global crises. His presentation helps to provide some insight into the collective global experiences and how we are affected by them. Read more...

Southeastern Synergism Collaboration is the New Competition At the recently formed Global South Metro Exchange’s inaugural event, over 250 multi­regional business leaders coalesced to focus on global competitiveness and how to find synergies and opportunities for collaboration between Upstate South Carolina, Charleston, Atlanta and Charlotte, as a

means of improving the global competitiveness of our collective region. Branding collaboration as “the new competition,” the question was asked, “Could the major metropolitan areas of the Southeastern U.S. leverage complementary economic assets, industry clusters and global identity to better compete and attract commercial attention internationally?” Read more...

CLT Airport Strategic Plan Moves Forward MXD First Draft Study Coming Out This Month CLT Airport stakeholders will get their first look later this month at the initial draft of a report by MXD Development that will examine opportunities for smart growth and development of the area surrounding the airport. This report is intended to heavily influence the long range plan for Charlotte’s most important asset. Read more...

Obama and Clinton in Charlotte Targeting North Carolina as a Key State The first joint appearance by President Obama and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton took place here in Charlotte last month. North Carolina has been identified as a key swing state towards electing our 45th president. This appearance had particular importance for several reasons. Read more...

Trump Heeds Advice from Former Nucor Exec GOP Economic Strategy Takes Shape Republican candidate for president Donald Trump has fashioned an economic strategy based in part by advice and counsel from former Nucor executive Dan DiMicco. In his talking points, Trump expressed disdain for countries dumping products in the U.S. and his ambition to renegotiate NAFTA. DiMicco has not been shy to express his point of view. Read more...

Franchising Your Business An Alternative Method for Business Enterprise Growth When business owners contemplate expansion and growth of their business enterprise and brand, they must first make a fundamental decision on strategy and method of expansion. Should they expand on their own, utilizing their own time, capital and other resources on a location­by­location basis, or should they leverage the efforts of others who are willing to invest their own time, effort and assets to grow the business brand? Read more...

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Gillian Tett: Global Ramifications of Britain’s Pending Exit from the EU August 24, 2016, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm EST, Hilton Charlotte Center City

As part of its WACC Speaker Series, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host Gillian Tett, U.S. Managing Editor of the Financial Times, who will share her insight into the U.S. and global economy, and the global ramifications of Britain’s pending exit from the EU. Click here to learn more!

John Ferriola: A Global Outlook: Steel’s Innovative Future October 5, 2016, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm EST, The Westin As part of its WACC Speaker Series, the World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host John Ferriola,

Chairman, President and CEO of Nucor Corporation, who will share his insights on the impact and future of the global and local steel industry. As Vice Chairman of the World Steel Association, and recipient of the Steelman of the Year Award for the second time, John Ferriola’s work in the industry has been globally recognized. Despite market turmoil and imports capturing record market share in

the United States, Nucor—the nation’s largest steel producer and North America’s largest recycler— has continued to generate profits. Click here to learn more!

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