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Our State Magazine

A conversation with President & Publisher, Bernie Mann

Celebrating North Carolina since 1933, Our State is a monthly publication recognizing the very best of North Carolina through lively storytelling and stunning photography. In March 2018, Our State's 85th anniversary year, Bernie Mann, President & Publisher sold the company to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Today, the company continues to thrive in an evolving industry.

We sat down with Bernie to get his outlook on the industry, what he sees for the future of publishing and important questions for business owners to consider about the future.