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SUMMARY:Banking and the Coming Digital Asset Revolution
DESCRIPTION:12/03/2025 • 11:30 AM \n \nEbrahim H. Poonawala\nManaging Director – BofA Global Research\nHead of North American Banks Research \n \nEbrahim H. Poonawala heads North American Banks research for BofA and serves as a Managing Director in US Equity Research. As part of his coverage\, Poonawala covers approximately $2 trillion in market-cap spread across large-cap US banks and investment banks\, regional banks\, Trust banks and the Canadian lenders. Poonawala has spent over two decades in the financial services sector\, both on the sell-side covering the banking industry and prior to that performing asset liability and risk management functions at a commercial bank. \nPoonawala also hosts the Fintech Firesides series\, inviting industry experts to discuss the digital innovation within the financial services sector. \nBefore moving to the US to pursue his graduate studies\, Poonawala worked in the real estate investment sector in Mumbai\, India. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bombay University\, India\, and an MBA in corporate finance from Virginia Tech. He is based in New York. He has ranked among the top analysts covering US banks for\nthe US Institutional Investor \nAll-America Research poll. For more information about any awards cited\, visit https://go.bofa.com/awards.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/banking-and-the-coming-digital-asset-revolution-non-member/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,non-member,Past Events
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SUMMARY:The World Ahead: The Economics Shaping 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our event is currently sold out! Please email cec@charlotteeconclub.org to join our waitlist! \n11/04/2025 • 11:30 AM \n \nJan Hatzius\nGlobal Investment Research\nNew York \n \n Jan is chief economist and head of Global Investment Research. He is a member of the Management Committee and the Firmwide Client Franchise Committee. Prior to assuming his current role in 2020\, Jan was head of Global Economics and Markets Research. He joined Goldman Sachs in the Frankfurt office in 1997 and transferred to New York in 1999. He was named managing director in 2004 and partner in 2008. \nPrior to joining Goldman Sachs\, Jan was a research officer at the London School of Economics. \nJan is the only three-time winner of the Lawrence R. Klein Award (2009\, 2011\, and 2025)\, which has been awarded annually since 1981 to the economist with the most accurate US economic forecast over the prior four years. He is also the No. 1 ranked economist in the annual Institutional Investor Fixed Income survey in both the global and US Economics category. Jan or his team have held No. 1 positions in the II survey every year since 2012. \nJan earned a DPhil in Economics from Oxford University\, as well as degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/global-economic-outlook-non-member/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,non-member,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000
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CREATED:20250922T205346Z
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SUMMARY:Open Connect: Meet the CEC
DESCRIPTION:10/28/2025 • 5:30 PM – 8PM \nThe VUE Rooftop \n215 N Pine St \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nThe Charlotte Economics Club invites you to an inter- generational networking event where seasoned professionals and emerging leaders can share experiences\, explore career paths\, and gain practical advice. Guests will enjoy one complimentary drink\, table food\, and live jazz in a relaxed atmosphere open to students\, young professionals\, CEC members\, and anyone interested in meaningful connections. \nMust be +21 in order to attend
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/open-connect-meet-the-club-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,non-member,Past Events
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SUMMARY:Money in the Final Frontier: The Economics of Space
DESCRIPTION:Biography for Roy Bale Dalton\, III \nBale is a seasoned aerospace and defense leader with a notable record in executive leadership\, emerging technology adoption\, and global strategic operations. His career spans across roles in the federal government at NASA\, the U.S. Senate\, and the State Department; military service in the U.S. Navy; and the aviation private sector. He brings experience in advancing critical national security initiatives\, fostering innovation\, and driving impactful collaborations between government\, industry\, and international partners. \nA distinguished Naval Aviator\, Bale served on multiple deployments supporting expeditionary strike groups and special operations assault and close air support for joint special operations forces through Iraq\, Afghanistan\, the Horn of Africa\, and the Indo-Pacific theater of operations. His command tours include Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron EIGHT FIVE\, the Navy’s dedicated special operations support squadron\, and Training Wing FIVE Reserve Component Commander. He continues service as the Navy Reserve Lead at the Defense Innovation Unit in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. \nIn his federal civil service\, Bale was Military Legislative Assistant to Senator Bill Nelson of Florida in the U.S. Senate and a term appointee in the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnership at the U.S. Department of State. Most recently\, he served as Chief of Staff of NASA\, where he was responsible for coordinating the management and execution of initiatives\, programs\, and policies in critical areas of concern and ensuring that the strategic goals established by the administrator and deputy administrator were achieved. \nCurrently\, Bale is Principal at Stella Maris Strategies\, a strategic advisory firm at the intersection of national security\, emerging technology\, and global operations\, specializing in helping innovative companies navigate the complex landscape of defense\, aerospace\, and dual-use markets. \nHe holds a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy\, a Master of Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School\, and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/money-in-the-final-frontier-the-economics-of-space-nonmembers/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,non-member,Past Events
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SUMMARY:The Business of Sports: An In-Depth Look at the Intersection of Athletics\, Finance\, and Branding
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to officially announce the speakers for our September 10th luncheon\, The Business of Sports: An In-Depth Look at the Intersection of Athletics\, Finance\, and Branding. \nThis event will bring together leaders at the forefront of sports marketing\, branding\, and athlete partnerships\, offering unique insights into how business and athletics continue to shape one another. \n
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/the-business-of-sports-an-in-depth-look-at-the-intersection-of-athletics-finance-and-branding/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-member,Past Events
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SUMMARY:Dirty Money: The Economics of Illicit Finance
DESCRIPTION:Alex Zerden is the founder and principal of Capitol Peak Strategies\, a DC-based risk advisory firm\, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)\, and a senior advisor to WestExec Advisors\, a geopolitical risk consultancy.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/dirty-money-the-economics-of-illicit-finance/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-member,Past Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T192311Z
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SUMMARY:What can Bank of America data tell us about the economy? David Tinsley\, B of A Institute
DESCRIPTION:The Charlotte City Club 121 W Trade St. 31st Floor Charlotte NC 28202
\nThursday\, March 13th
\n11:30-1:30pm
\n11:30-Doors Open/12:00 Lunch Begins
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/what-can-bank-of-america-data-tell-us-about-the-economy-david-tinsley-b-of-a-institute/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-member,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T083000
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CREATED:20250905T004020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T192340Z
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SUMMARY:The Trump Administration’s Geoeconomic Agenda
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! The Charlotte City Club 121 W Trade St. 31st Floor Charlotte NC 28202 Wednesday\, February 12th 11:30-1:30pm 11:30-Doors Open/12:00 Lunch Begins Peter Tchir\, Head of …
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/the-trump-administrations-geoeconomic-agenda/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-member,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T090000
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CREATED:20250905T004537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T192356Z
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SUMMARY:US Rates Outlook\, Mark Cabana\, Bank of America
DESCRIPTION:***THIS IS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*** The Charlotte City Club 121 W Trade St. 31st Floor Charlotte NC 28202 Tuesday\, January 28th 11:30-1:30pm 11:30-Doors Open/12:00 Lunch Begins Mark Cabana Managing …
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/us-rates-outlook-mark-cabana-bank-of-america/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-member,Past Events
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CREATED:20250905T004909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T192423Z
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SUMMARY:The U.S. Economic Outlook\, Jay Bryson\, Chief Economist\, Wells Fargo
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** The Charlotte City Club 121 W Trade St. 31st Floor Charlotte NC 28202 Tuesday\, December 17th 11:30-1:30pm 11:30-Doors Open/12:00 Lunch Begins Jay Bryson is a …
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/the-u-s-economic-outlook-jay-bryson-chief-economist-wells-fargo/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-member,Past Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T083000
DTSTAMP:20260509T123449
CREATED:20250905T005432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T192442Z
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SUMMARY:“ The Veteran Economy: Impacts on the Bottom Line”
DESCRIPTION:**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED*** The Charlotte City Club 121 W Trade St. 31st Floor Charlotte NC 28202 Wednesday\, November 6th 11:30-1:30pm 11:30-Doors Open/12:00 Lunch Begins …
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/the-veteran-economy-impacts-on-the-bottom-line/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-member,Past Events
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