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, Business North Carolina Managing Editor Kevin Ellis talks with Aaron Slate, Market President for Truist in Asheville. Aaron shares insights on how western North Carolina is rebuilding and recovering one year after Hurricane Helene. From supporting local businesses to strengthening community resilience, Aaron discusses the lessons learned, the role of financial institutions in disaster recovery, and what's next for the region's economic revitalization.