What Is Talking Points?

Talking Points LLC drives project analysis and impact for senior management. Carlberg is "the CEO's project manager" for business development. 

Specialties in public affairs:

-  Project management that support business development, corporate citizenship and stakeholder relations.  In partnership with The Coman Company, economic development services are offered for cluster and geographic concentrations.

-  Energy industry development, stakeholder relations, communications, executive outreach.  In partnership with Plott Associates, services in energy engineering recruiting help companies prepare for the nuclear renaissance.

-  Higher education relations and business development; communications assessments

- Nonprofit board governance and strategy

“Public Relations” provides general awareness.  “Public Affairs” is the magnifying glass that concentrates messages and relationships in a focused, highly disciplined manner:

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Recent News

Talking Points is coordinating the implementation of the strategic plan for the New Carolinas Nuclear Cluster, a consortium of 26 energy, engineering and education organizations. 

Scott Carlberg is facilitating the start-up of the "Energy Production and Infrastructure Center" at UNC Charlotte.  "EPIC" will help meet critical energy workforce needs as the nation faces a 300+ megawatt need for electricity in coming years.

Scott Carlberg has managed a project to restructure the marketing and communications for the university alumni association with the largest living base of alum's in the nation (500,000+).

Scott Carlberg was a panelist for the October 2008 International Economic Development Council annual meeting in Atlanta. Topic: "Success Starts With Your Board," which will help economic development organizations recruit and develop board leaders.

Talking Points' Scott Carlberg is on the Board of Management Advisors for BioCytics, a biotech firm in Huntersville, NC. BioCyctics is creating the first independent BioBank and Phase I testing facility capable of dynamic clinical research trials embedded in Electronic Medical Records.

Scott Carlberg's study called, "Open For Business," established ways to align industry and higher education relationships.  The study was done for the University of North Carolina system. 

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Scott Carlberg is a tested public affairs and communications manager.  He brings creativity and real results to stakeholder development, management communications, board of director development, communication project management and process improvement. Scott has led teams to be among the “Most Admired” in their fields. 

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