Bottom Line: Triangle

On May 1, WakeMed announced its intention to merge with Atrium Health of Charlotte. As health care grows more expensive and complex, WakeMed believes this is the right course of action to ensure its future. But not everyone is convinced. In this episode, we'll hear from two guests who will break down the deal and address both the timeline and concerns about a transaction that has major implication...

Raleigh's Dix Park is having a breakout year. Three local leaders — Dix Park Conservancy CEO Kate Pearce, Stacey Buescher, EVP of commercial operations for Kane Realty; and Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton — unpack how the remake of the park is driving real estate development, attracting visitors and enhancing the downtown connection. Plus, Blue Cross NC Vice President Roy Watso...

The impact of the Carolina Hurricanes' success extends beyond hotel occupancy reports and restaurant receipts. In this bonus episode of Bottom Line Triangle, the CEO of Hurricanes Holding, the North Carolina Secretary of Commerce and the former president of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce talk about the ripple effects of the Canes Stanley Cup run on the greater Triangle's brand as both an...

The latest episode of Bottom Line Triangle delves into a subject that should resonate not only with restaurants, retailers and those in the hospitality industry, but also with North Carolina consumers: the business of alcohol. Three guests join us as we chat about Triangle drinking trends, generational shifts and the latest local taste preferences — all of which are providing both challenges and o...

The spring selling season is in high gear across the Triangle. In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, we offer a lively discussion with three residential real estate experts who share insights and forecasts on the trends that buyers, sellers and anyone interested in the local housing market should be watching in 2026.

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, three guests join Sougata Mukherjee in a wide-ranging discussion of the biggest sports topics in the region, including the state of the golf industry, the chances of Raleigh attracting Major League Baseball or Major League Soccer, and the impact of transfer portals and NIL dollars on university recruitment and success. The TBJ team also gives a behind-the-s...

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, Kane Realty founder John Kane discusses what's on tap for the ever-expanding North Hills district in Raleigh, including the latest plans for density and connectivity. He also shares his vision and timeline for Downtown South, the major gateway project that includes a new stadium. The TBJ team also dives into data on Triangle area wages, including some surpr...

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, The TBJ team discusses the ongoing efforts to convert Research Triangle Park from a sprawling woodland campus to a live-work-play environment that attracts both companies and workers. We also dig into the latest news on Triangle restaurants receiving national recognition from James Beard and Michelin. Finally, First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan shares specifics...

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, the TBJ team chats with 2025 Business Persons of the Year Bubba Rawl and Tim Smith on how their major real estate developments in Cary and Chatham Park came together and what has guided their decisions along the way. The editorial team also discusses area home prices and the wealthiest ZIP codes in the Greater Triangle region. Finally, the team shares the b...

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, the TBJ team discusses the surprising evolution of downtown Raleigh's skyline, the rising costs of higher education and the challenges faced by both public and private colleges in the Triangle. In addition, Kelly Calabria of Blue Cross North Carolina dissects the rising costs of health care and how the state's largest insurer proposes to address the increas...

Each morning and afternoon, major corridors like I-40 are clogged with motorists. In our latest episode of the Bottom Line Triangle podcast, TBJ breaks down recent commuter data from the North Carolina Department of Commerce, which reveals some eye-opening trends. Meanwhile, the Raleigh-Durham International Airport continues to add international flights, most recently the Aer Lingus flight to Dubl...

It's been four years since Apple announced its proposed billion-dollar, 3,000 job campus in Research Triangle Park. Will it ever come? TBJ's reporting team dives into the latest on that project as well as an inside look at how plans for the proposed $2-3 billion NC Children's Hospital came together. Our special guest is Steve Jones, CEO of Raleigh-based Dogwood Bank, who'll share details of its $4...

The biggest stories out of the Triangle region – straight to you. Join Triangle Business Journal Publisher Sougata Mukherjee, the Triangle newsroom and special guests as they dive into the biggest stories of the month. Each episode will dive deep into the issues shaping the region and helps you get to the bottom line for your business. Bottom Line: Triangle is presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield o...