Congress approves $900 billion stimulus package
Representative Mark Walker joined me on the Locked in Show to discuss the bi-partisan legislation and share his thoughts about...
COVID-19 may wipe out 75% of North Carolina’s 20,000 restaurants
Small independently owned restaurants are facing an extinction level event as we move deeper into colder months and the coronavirus...
COVID-19 triggers an outbreak of fear and uncertainty
The coronavirus has the stock market and country at-large roiling – with government, non-profits, and the private sector all feeling...
Federal deficit and debt sharply rise under Trump
The U.S. Treasury recently announced the federal budget deficit is on track to surpass $1 trillion in fiscal 2020 –...
Local officials tout job growth in Winston-Salem, but strong headwinds remain
City officials are touting figures from the national Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicating employment growth in Winston-Salem is outpacing...
5 major initiatives to generate real progress locally
I’ve attracted some buzz with my latest articles highlighting many structural challenges preventing the local economy from achieving higher population...
Lack of jobs is limiting growth in Forsyth County
A new report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau continues to affirm what I’ve long estimated – Forsyth County is...
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...
U.S. economy remains strong, but headwinds are emerging
The Labor Department released the February jobs report this past Friday and needlessly to say it was less than stellar...
Trump declares national emergency
Trump has been clashing with Congress on a wide range of issues since he was sworn in as our 45th...