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Former NFL Player and Banking Trailblazer Team Up to Even the Playing Field for Middle Market Investment Opportunities
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“This is not an easy industry, but Robert has what it takes to be successful,” said McColl. “He is both knowledgeable and confident; and that is key in this profession.” CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) February 02, 2021 Former NFL player, Robert Mackey, has officially launched Paradise Equity Partners (PEP), a new firm based in Charlotte, NC. The firm, which is financially backed by Hugh McColl, Jr. (McColl Partners), looks to be the face of equal opportunity investments in the world of sports and entertainment. PEP will provide its investors with diverse middle market opportunities for companies looking to scale their businesses for longevity and greater success.
Even in retirement, Ron Leeper is focused on making Charlotte better.
The former head of R.J. Leeper Construction talks about his next steps, including efforts in affordable housing.
January 18, 2021
It’s been nearly two weeks since Bright Hope Capital LLC announced its acquisition of R.J. Leeper Construction. Under that deal, Ron Leeper, the construction company’s founder, stepped aside as president.
He launched the company in 1993 with a “character loan” from former Bank of America CEO Hugh McColl. Since then, R.J. Leeper has grown to become one of the region’s largest Black-owned businesses.
I met with Leeper at the company that still bears his name to talk about next steps. Packing boxes surrounded his desk.
In almost every health measure, communities of color fare worse | NC & SC health leaders talk disparate COVID-19 impacts Vanessa Ruffes
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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted racial inequities in many ways. Health officials in the Carolinas report one way has been on the medical front, where communities of color are experiencing higher rates of catching the virus and greater chances of being hospitalized and dying because of it.
While health agencies have made some progress towards fixing these disparities, the next frontier to fight this same battle is already here the vaccination phase. Unfortunately, we have more questions from the African American community about the safety of the vaccine, said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist with South Carolina s Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Here s how large companies are helping minority-owned businesses in Charlotte
Minority-owned businesses in Charlotte now have a new chance to grow their business thanks to some of the city’s biggest names. They’ve formed a new investment firm. Author: Michelle Boudin Updated: 6:19 PM EST January 11, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Ron Leeper founded his Charlotte-based construction company thirty years ago. It has been a constant struggle just getting access to capital, Leeper said.
His company is so successful, that they’re currently working on a massive project renovating the Charlotte Convention Center. Still, he says getting access to the money he needed to grow his business over the last 30 years has been tough.