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SUMMARY:The New Capital Cycle: AI\, Capex\, and the Bond Market Boom
DESCRIPTION:04/21/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nJoin the Charlotte Economics Club for an in-depth conversation with Guy LeBas\, Chief Fixed Income Strategist and Head of Fixed Income for Janney Capital Management\, as he explores the forces reshaping today’s capital markets. \nAs Janney’s Chief Fixed Income Strategist\, Guy provides direction to the firm’s clients on the macroeconomic\, interest rate\, and bond market investing climate. He authors widely followed bond market research and oversees discretionarily managed bond portfolios designed to generate consistent income across varying rate environments. Earlier in his career\, he served as Interest Rate Risk Manager for U.S. Trust\, overseeing risk and return on $20 billion of bank assets and derivatives. \nA frequent guest on CNBC\, Bloomberg TV\, and Fox Business News\, and a regular speaker at financial industry conferences\, Guy brings both analytical depth and real-world portfolio management experience to this timely discussion.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/the-new-capital-cycle-ai-capex-and-the-bond-market-boom-nonmember/
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:Commodities in a Fragmenting World: Repricing Risk in Resource Producers
DESCRIPTION:05/12/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nThe Charlotte Economics Club welcomes William Thomson\, Founder and Managing Partner of Massif Capital\, for a discussion on current trends in global commodity markets. \nMr. Thomson will share insights on how geopolitical shifts\, supply chain changes\, and evolving market conditions are impacting resource producers and investment decisions across the real asset sector. \nHe brings experience from private equity\, credit and political risk insurance\, and advisory work with NATO leadership in Afghanistan. Prior to founding Massif Capital\, he managed a portfolio of credit and political risk insurance policies at Chaucer\, a Lloyd’s of London syndicate\, with a focus on project finance and cross-border trade. \nMr. Thomson holds a degree from Trinity College and a master’s in government from Harvard University. He is also a member of the Value Investors Club and has been recognized for his work within the investment community. \nJoin us for an engaging conversation on the forces reshaping resource markets and what they mean for investors\, operators\, and policymakers alike. \n 
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/commodities-in-a-fragmenting-world-repricing-risk-in-resource-producers-nonmember/
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:Commodities in a Fragmenting World: Repricing Risk in Resource Producers
DESCRIPTION:05/12/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nThe Charlotte Economics Club welcomes William Thomson\, Founder and Managing Partner of Massif Capital\, for a discussion on current trends in global commodity markets. \nMr. Thomson will share insights on how geopolitical shifts\, supply chain changes\, and evolving market conditions are impacting resource producers and investment decisions across the real asset sector. \nHe brings experience from private equity\, credit and political risk insurance\, and advisory work with NATO leadership in Afghanistan. Prior to founding Massif Capital\, he managed a portfolio of credit and political risk insurance policies at Chaucer\, a Lloyd’s of London syndicate\, with a focus on project finance and cross-border trade. \nMr. Thomson holds a degree from Trinity College and a master’s in government from Harvard University. He is also a member of the Value Investors Club and has been recognized for his work within the investment community. \nJoin us for an engaging conversation on the forces reshaping resource markets and what they mean for investors\, operators\, and policymakers alike. \n 
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/commodities-in-a-fragmenting-world-repricing-risk-in-resource-producers-members/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Member,member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T113000
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SUMMARY:War and Money: Economic Impacts of Defense
DESCRIPTION:06/24/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nJoin us for a timely discussion on how defense spending shapes jobs\, labor markets\, manufacturing\, innovation\, and the broader U.S. and global economy. Our panel will explore where military investment is currently focused\, how it supports U.S. policy abroad\, and what the future landscape of defense spending means for business\, industry\, and economic growth. \nPanelists: \nLieutenant General (Ret.) William “Dave” Beydler – Served over 37 years in the U.S. Marine Corps\, culminating as Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces\, Central Command. He now advises on defense and geopolitical risk as part of Academy Securities’ Geopolitical Intelligence Group. \nErik M. Berdy – Provides deep knowledge in government relations\, public policy\, and strategic advisory work\, helping organizations navigate the intersection of business\, regulation\, and federal engagement. \nJeff Harrick – Leads Huntington Bank’s Aerospace & Defense vertical\, with more than 25 years of experience in corporate and leveraged finance\, capital markets\, M&A advisory\, and defense sector transactions across public and private companies. \nDiscover how defense priorities and economic realities are increasingly interconnected in today’s global environment\, and gain insights into the opportunities and challenges for business and industry.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/war-and-money-economic-impacts-of-defense-member/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:War and Money: Economic Impacts of Defense
DESCRIPTION:06/24/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \nJoin us for a timely discussion on how defense spending shapes jobs\, labor markets\, manufacturing\, innovation\, and the broader U.S. and global economy. Our panel will explore where military investment is currently focused\, how it supports U.S. policy abroad\, and what the future landscape of defense spending means for business\, industry\, and economic growth. \nPanelists: \nLieutenant General (Ret.) William “Dave” Beydler – Served over 37 years in the U.S. Marine Corps\, culminating as Commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces\, Central Command. He now advises on defense and geopolitical risk as part of Academy Securities’ Geopolitical Intelligence Group. \nErik M. Berdy – Provides deep knowledge in government relations\, public policy\, and strategic advisory work\, helping organizations navigate the intersection of business\, regulation\, and federal engagement. \nJeff Harrick – Leads Huntington Bank’s Aerospace & Defense vertical\, with more than 25 years of experience in corporate and leveraged finance\, capital markets\, M&A advisory\, and defense sector transactions across public and private companies. \nDiscover how defense priorities and economic realities are increasingly interconnected in today’s global environment\, and gain insights into the opportunities and challenges for business and industry.
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/war-and-money-economic-impacts-of-defense-non-member/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T113000
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SUMMARY:The CEC Is Proud To Host U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent
DESCRIPTION:This special program is exclusively available to Charlotte Economics Club members and sponsors. Tickets will be available for purchase on our website beginning Tuesday at 8:00 AM EST. Tickets are non-transferrable. \nThe Charlotte Economics Club is proud to welcome Scott Bessent\, 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States\, to Charlotte on September 2\, 2026. \nFollowing the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Asheville\, Secretary Bessent will join Charlotte Economics Club President Michael Blanco for a fireside chat examining the economic and financial issues shaping the United States and global economy. \nThe conversation will explore the post-G20 outlook\, Treasury markets and long-term yields\, U.S.-China trade and critical supply chains\, economic statecraft\, American growth and investment\, digital assets and cross-border payments\, and the role of artificial intelligence in productivity and economic growth. \nAs Secretary of the Treasury\, Secretary Bessent is responsible for the Department’s mission to promote a strong\, stable\, and prosperous economy while safeguarding the nation’s financial system and national security. He brings more than 40 years of experience in global investment management and has engaged with international leaders and central bankers across at least 60 countries. He is widely regarded for his expertise in currencies and fixed-income markets. \nBefore entering public service\, Secretary Bessent was the founder\, Chief Executive Officer\, and Chief Investment Officer of Key Square Capital Management\, a global macro investment firm. He previously served as Chief Investment Officer of Soros Fund Management and as Managing Partner of the firm’s London office. Earlier in his career\, his work spanned major periods of change across global banking\, credit\, currency\, and financial markets. \nSecretary Bessent earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University\, where he later taught economic history as an adjunct professor. \nSeptember 2\, 2026\n11:30 AM – Doors Open\n12:00 PM – Lunch Begins\nUptown Charlotte \n 
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/the-cec-is-proud-to-host-u-s-secretary-of-the-treasury-scott-bessent/
LOCATION:NC
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SUMMARY:Inside the ACC: The Business Behind the Game
DESCRIPTION:09/24/2026\n11:30 – Doors Open\n12:00 – Lunch Begins \nThe Charlotte City Club \n121 W Trade St. 31st Floor \nCharlotte\, NC 28202 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Charlotte Economics Club for Inside the ACC: The Business Behind the Game\, featuring Anthony Macri\, Chief Revenue Officer of the Atlantic Coast Conference. \nAs the ACC’s first Chief Revenue Officer\, Macri oversees revenue strategy across sponsorships\, partnerships\, licensing\, ticketing\, and new business initiatives. He works closely with the conference’s member institutions\, ESPN\, and ACC Network to help identify new opportunities for growth and strengthen the ACC’s commercial strategy. \nBefore joining the ACC\, Macri held leadership roles with the BWT Alpine Formula One Team and the Memphis Grizzlies\, where he built extensive experience in partnerships\, sponsorships\, media\, and premium hospitality. \nDuring this program\, Macri will offer an inside look at the business side of college athletics\, including how conferences are adapting to a rapidly changing sports landscape\, developing new revenue opportunities\, and strengthening relationships with fans\, media partners\, and sponsors. \nJoin us for lunch and a timely conversation about the business behind one of college athletics’ premier conferences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://charlotteeconclub.org/event/inside-the-acc-the-business-behind-the-game/
LOCATION:The Charlotte City Club\, 121W Trade St. 31st Floor\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
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