Kirk O'Steen, political director at the NC Chamber, recently sat down with Robert Poole, director of transportation policy and Searle Freedom Trust Transportation Fellow at Reason Foundation, to talk about public-private partnerships.

Long known as a thought leader on P3s, Poole has written hundreds of articles, papers, and policy studies on privatization and transportation issues. Over the years, he has advised the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush administrations on privatization and transportation policy.

Listen now to learn more about P3s and how they can help North Carolina deliver a transportation infrastructure to support its population and economic growth.

In episode 8 of The Business Playbook, Samet's Director of Corporate Social Responsibility Ilina Ewen discusses what's working well for her organization in its effort to attract women to the construction industry. Listen in for best practices, including examples of community outreach and school system engagement--both tools that are powering Samet to lead the construction industry in the diversity sphere.

In episode 7 of The Business Playbook, NC Chamber President and CEO Gary Salamido discusses the formula that has won North Carolina numerous accolades for business climate and competitiveness, most recently CNBC's Top State for Business (2022). Listen to hear why NC is consistently earning #1 rankings and what our state must do to win a repeat in 2023.