Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people.

On today's episode, Ben Kinney talks with Kyle Touchstone, Director of Raleigh Economic Development. With extensive experience in guiding business growth and talent strategy, Kyle has led economic development efforts in communities across North Carolina and beyond, including leadership roles in Gainesville, Florida, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Now in Raleigh, he works to attract new industries, foster public-private partnerships, and position the city as a global hub for innovation. Kyle shares insights on sustainable growth, workforce development, and the strategies shaping the future of Raleigh's economy.