Atrium Health – THE PEARL PANEL

Coming - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

THE PEARL PANEL - Moderated by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance COO Tracy Dobson will be a unique Hood Hargett Breakfast Club event. Hosted by Atrium Health in their NEW PEARL.

The Pearl is Charlotte’s answer to a health-focused innovation campus. Instead of separating hospitals, medical schools, researchers, and biotech startups across the city, this district brings them together in one collaborative environment designed to accelerate medical breakthroughs.

This marks the first time Charlotte has had a full four-year medical school. Students train in cutting-edge simulation labs and clinical spaces, preparing the next generation of physicians right here in the Queen City.

That’s a big deal for both healthcare access and regional economic growth.

The panel includes Steve Smoot - Division President, Dr. Kinneli Coltman, SVP, Chief Community and Social Impact Officer, and Collin Lane, SVP Ancillary, Shared Services and Facilities Management.