Publications
Essays written from practice — on North Carolina's regulatory environment, government relations, negotiation, and the governance of closely held companies.
Government Affairs · 2024
Most friction is self-inflicted — a misread of who holds the authority, or a relationship that was never built in the first place.
Charles K. Blackmon · March 2024 · 9 min read
Regulation · 2023
The state's regulatory landscape rewards those who understand its history — and its quiet continuities.
Charles K. Blackmon · November 2023 · 10 min read
Government Affairs · 2024
Government relations is not lobbying with better manners. It is a management function, and it belongs on the calendar.
Charles K. Blackmon · June 2024 · 8 min read
Negotiation · 2023
The best outcomes are rarely won at the table. They are arranged long before anyone sits down.
Charles K. Blackmon · September 2023 · 9 min read
Community · 2023
In a state that runs on reputation, the network is the asset — and it compounds over decades.
Charles K. Blackmon · May 2023 · 7 min read
Business Counsel · 2024
Closely held companies fail on governance far more often than they fail on strategy.
Charles K. Blackmon · January 2024 · 8 min read
Regulation · 2024
Small companies have less staff, but the process is the same. Sequence and documentation close most of the gap.
Charles K. Blackmon · August 2024 · 8 min read