BizBrief Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/bizbrief The RALtoday BizBrief Newsletter, produced by Walk West, is now on audio too! Wake up with Raleigh's business news - in your ears, not just your inbox. Each week, Walk West's Jason Gillikin breaks down the Triangle's biggest business stories: the news, the key hires, and the events worth knowing about, in about 5 to 10 minutes. Whether you're making coffee, walking the dog, or driving in, BizBrief keeps you in the loop on everything happening in Triangle business and moving our city forward. Brought to you by RALtoday, the Triangle's go-to local newsletter, and produced by Walk West. New episodes every Monday. © 2026 RALtoday x Walk West 211f787b-709e-5ca7-b568-4931935aba98 yes Launching The BizBrief Podcast | RALtoday X Walk West en Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:45:21 -0400 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:46:52 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/hJiLfFox-qkZxjRlmJsPm0mODEbsAnODJNdSU0PR1EA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ODIy/OTk0OTA1NmZhYzg0/MWQ3MGE1NjY3YTkw/N2ZmNC5qcGc.jpg BizBrief episodic RALtoday x Walk West The RALtoday BizBrief Newsletter, produced by Walk West, is now on audio too! Wake up with Raleigh's business news - in your ears, not just your inbox. Each week, Walk West's Jason Gillikin breaks down the Triangle's biggest business stories: the news, the key hires, and the events worth knowing about, in about 5 to 10 minutes. Whether you're making coffee, walking the dog, or driving in, BizBrief keeps you in the loop on everything happening in Triangle business and moving our city forward. Brought to you by RALtoday, the Triangle's go-to local newsletter, and produced by Walk West. New episodes every Monday. The RALtoday BizBrief Newsletter, produced by Walk West, is now on audio too. raleigh, durham, business, technology, news Jason Gillikin jason@earfluence.com No No Visit Raleigh's CEO Steps Down, NC Cracks Top 10 for Innovation, How to Start a Podcast 6 6 Visit Raleigh's CEO Steps Down, NC Cracks Top 10 for Innovation, How to Start a Podcast full feac4db3-531f-4536-9903-99ace78ef0ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/f04db464 Visit Raleigh's longtime CEO announces retirement, RDU buys a new office building to keep up with its growing staff, and North Carolina cracks the top 10 in the nation for innovation. Plus, a few thoughts on starting a podcast, and the events you need on your calendar this week.


Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • Visit Raleigh CEO Dennis Edwards to retire (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/visit-raleigh-ceo-edwards-announces-retirement-plans/
  • RDU buys new office building near the airport (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317183132.html#new_tab
  • Downtown Raleigh Alliance's 2026 State of Downtown awards — https://downtownraleigh.org/post/imprint-awards-2026
  • Durham & Raleigh lead the nation in multifamily permitting (CRE Daily) — https://www.credaily.com/briefs/us-multifamily-permitting-shifts-toward-smaller-metros/
  • NC backs 46 small businesses with tech grants (North State Journal) — https://nsjonline.com/article/2026/09/nc-companies-receive-grants-totaling-2-4m/
  • Raleigh Chamber's Emerging Leaders fall cohort — https://www.raleighchamber.org/emerging-leaders.html
  • NC ranks #9 in the nation for innovation (The Carolina Journal) — https://www.carolinajournal.com/nc-ranks-among-top-10-states-for-innovation/
  • Read Jason's full podcasting interview — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/how-to-start-a-podcast-with-jason-gillikin
  • Triangle Content Creators Meetup — https://www.meetup.com/raleigh-podcasting-meetup-group/
  • Launchpad's fall incubator cohorts (Greenville, Columbia, virtual) — https://launchpadtv.com/locations/virtual-worldwide-cohort
  • Podcast recommendation: How to Wake Up Your Business — https://open.spotify.com/show/7gb29vQ4hZbXrx2VquUtto
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> Visit Raleigh's longtime CEO announces retirement, RDU buys a new office building to keep up with its growing staff, and North Carolina cracks the top 10 in the nation for innovation. Plus, a few thoughts on starting a podcast, and the events you need on your calendar this week.


Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • Visit Raleigh CEO Dennis Edwards to retire (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/visit-raleigh-ceo-edwards-announces-retirement-plans/
  • RDU buys new office building near the airport (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317183132.html#new_tab
  • Downtown Raleigh Alliance's 2026 State of Downtown awards — https://downtownraleigh.org/post/imprint-awards-2026
  • Durham & Raleigh lead the nation in multifamily permitting (CRE Daily) — https://www.credaily.com/briefs/us-multifamily-permitting-shifts-toward-smaller-metros/
  • NC backs 46 small businesses with tech grants (North State Journal) — https://nsjonline.com/article/2026/09/nc-companies-receive-grants-totaling-2-4m/
  • Raleigh Chamber's Emerging Leaders fall cohort — https://www.raleighchamber.org/emerging-leaders.html
  • NC ranks #9 in the nation for innovation (The Carolina Journal) — https://www.carolinajournal.com/nc-ranks-among-top-10-states-for-innovation/
  • Read Jason's full podcasting interview — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/how-to-start-a-podcast-with-jason-gillikin
  • Triangle Content Creators Meetup — https://www.meetup.com/raleigh-podcasting-meetup-group/
  • Launchpad's fall incubator cohorts (Greenville, Columbia, virtual) — https://launchpadtv.com/locations/virtual-worldwide-cohort
  • Podcast recommendation: How to Wake Up Your Business — https://open.spotify.com/show/7gb29vQ4hZbXrx2VquUtto
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400 RALtoday x Walk West RALtoday x Walk West 498 Visit Raleigh's longtime CEO announces retirement, RDU buys a new office building to keep up with its growing staff, and North Carolina cracks the top 10 in the nation for innovation. Plus, a few thoughts on starting a podcast, and the events you need on your calendar this week.


Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • Visit Raleigh CEO Dennis Edwards to retire (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/visit-raleigh-ceo-edwards-announces-retirement-plans/
  • RDU buys new office building near the airport (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article317183132.html#new_tab
  • Downtown Raleigh Alliance's 2026 State of Downtown awards — https://downtownraleigh.org/post/imprint-awards-2026
  • Durham & Raleigh lead the nation in multifamily permitting (CRE Daily) — https://www.credaily.com/briefs/us-multifamily-permitting-shifts-toward-smaller-metros/
  • NC backs 46 small businesses with tech grants (North State Journal) — https://nsjonline.com/article/2026/09/nc-companies-receive-grants-totaling-2-4m/
  • Raleigh Chamber's Emerging Leaders fall cohort — https://www.raleighchamber.org/emerging-leaders.html
  • NC ranks #9 in the nation for innovation (The Carolina Journal) — https://www.carolinajournal.com/nc-ranks-among-top-10-states-for-innovation/
  • Read Jason's full podcasting interview — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/how-to-start-a-podcast-with-jason-gillikin
  • Triangle Content Creators Meetup — https://www.meetup.com/raleigh-podcasting-meetup-group/
  • Launchpad's fall incubator cohorts (Greenville, Columbia, virtual) — https://launchpadtv.com/locations/virtual-worldwide-cohort
  • Podcast recommendation: How to Wake Up Your Business — https://open.spotify.com/show/7gb29vQ4hZbXrx2VquUtto
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> raleigh, durham, business, technology, news No Labcorp Acquisition, NC Job Growth Numbers, and Former Kane Exec Launches AI Firm 5 5 Labcorp Acquisition, NC Job Growth Numbers, and Former Kane Exec Launches AI Firm full 357e088c-6583-40e9-9a3b-899e60ca4a4e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c63bdbc4
Raleigh's startup support scene gets a spotlight with six local resources for founders, a former Kane Realty executive launches an AI consulting firm, and Corgan makes its first North Carolina acquisition. Plus, the events you need on your calendar this week.


Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • 6 local resources for Triangle founders (ESOs) — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/6-triangle-organizations-helping-entrepreneurs-grow
  • NC IDEA's Ecosysteming podcast, hosted by Thom Ruhe — https://www.youtube.com/@ncidea8471
  • Raleigh Founded's free coworking day, September 15 — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-community-coworking-day-tickets-1999101070115
  • Siemens Healthineers' $7.8M Morrisville land purchase (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/09/siemens-healthineers-buys-land-rdu-morrisville.html
  • Bonner Gaylord launches Grounded Intelligence (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/08/bonner-gaylord-david-shaner-ai-cre-raleigh.html
  • Labcorp acquires MLM Medical Labs — https://www.labcorp.com/education-events/press-releases/labcorp-acquires-mlm-medical-labs-expanding-global-central
  • Corgan acquires Duda|Paine Architects (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/corgan-acquires-durham-based-dudapaine-architects/
  • SteelFab's $22M Fayetteville expansion (Greater Fayetteville Business Journal) — https://bizfayetteville.com/manufacturing/2026/9/9/existing-steel-fabrication-manufacturer-announces-expansion-in-fayetteville-and-cumberland-county/5857#new_tab
  • Durham ranks in WalletHub's Hispanic entrepreneurship study — https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-hispanic-entrepreneurs/6491
  • NC State's $20M AI education grant (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/nc-state-gets-20-million-to-advance-ai-research-for-k-12-students/
  • NC's latest job growth numbers (The Carolina Journal) — https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/carolina-job-growth-beats-national-trend/
  • NCMA relaunches Corporate Membership + is hiring — https://ncartmuseum.org/corporate-support/
  • Walk West is hiring: Fractional Director, Paid Media — https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4465057738/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


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Raleigh's startup support scene gets a spotlight with six local resources for founders, a former Kane Realty executive launches an AI consulting firm, and Corgan makes its first North Carolina acquisition. Plus, the events you need on your calendar this week.


Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • 6 local resources for Triangle founders (ESOs) — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/6-triangle-organizations-helping-entrepreneurs-grow
  • NC IDEA's Ecosysteming podcast, hosted by Thom Ruhe — https://www.youtube.com/@ncidea8471
  • Raleigh Founded's free coworking day, September 15 — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-community-coworking-day-tickets-1999101070115
  • Siemens Healthineers' $7.8M Morrisville land purchase (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/09/siemens-healthineers-buys-land-rdu-morrisville.html
  • Bonner Gaylord launches Grounded Intelligence (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/08/bonner-gaylord-david-shaner-ai-cre-raleigh.html
  • Labcorp acquires MLM Medical Labs — https://www.labcorp.com/education-events/press-releases/labcorp-acquires-mlm-medical-labs-expanding-global-central
  • Corgan acquires Duda|Paine Architects (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/corgan-acquires-durham-based-dudapaine-architects/
  • SteelFab's $22M Fayetteville expansion (Greater Fayetteville Business Journal) — https://bizfayetteville.com/manufacturing/2026/9/9/existing-steel-fabrication-manufacturer-announces-expansion-in-fayetteville-and-cumberland-county/5857#new_tab
  • Durham ranks in WalletHub's Hispanic entrepreneurship study — https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-hispanic-entrepreneurs/6491
  • NC State's $20M AI education grant (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/nc-state-gets-20-million-to-advance-ai-research-for-k-12-students/
  • NC's latest job growth numbers (The Carolina Journal) — https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/carolina-job-growth-beats-national-trend/
  • NCMA relaunches Corporate Membership + is hiring — https://ncartmuseum.org/corporate-support/
  • Walk West is hiring: Fractional Director, Paid Media — https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4465057738/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400 RALtoday x Walk West RALtoday x Walk West 457
Raleigh's startup support scene gets a spotlight with six local resources for founders, a former Kane Realty executive launches an AI consulting firm, and Corgan makes its first North Carolina acquisition. Plus, the events you need on your calendar this week.


Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • 6 local resources for Triangle founders (ESOs) — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/6-triangle-organizations-helping-entrepreneurs-grow
  • NC IDEA's Ecosysteming podcast, hosted by Thom Ruhe — https://www.youtube.com/@ncidea8471
  • Raleigh Founded's free coworking day, September 15 — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-community-coworking-day-tickets-1999101070115
  • Siemens Healthineers' $7.8M Morrisville land purchase (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/09/siemens-healthineers-buys-land-rdu-morrisville.html
  • Bonner Gaylord launches Grounded Intelligence (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/08/bonner-gaylord-david-shaner-ai-cre-raleigh.html
  • Labcorp acquires MLM Medical Labs — https://www.labcorp.com/education-events/press-releases/labcorp-acquires-mlm-medical-labs-expanding-global-central
  • Corgan acquires Duda|Paine Architects (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/corgan-acquires-durham-based-dudapaine-architects/
  • SteelFab's $22M Fayetteville expansion (Greater Fayetteville Business Journal) — https://bizfayetteville.com/manufacturing/2026/9/9/existing-steel-fabrication-manufacturer-announces-expansion-in-fayetteville-and-cumberland-county/5857#new_tab
  • Durham ranks in WalletHub's Hispanic entrepreneurship study — https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-hispanic-entrepreneurs/6491
  • NC State's $20M AI education grant (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/nc-state-gets-20-million-to-advance-ai-research-for-k-12-students/
  • NC's latest job growth numbers (The Carolina Journal) — https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/carolina-job-growth-beats-national-trend/
  • NCMA relaunches Corporate Membership + is hiring — https://ncartmuseum.org/corporate-support/
  • Walk West is hiring: Fractional Director, Paid Media — https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4465057738/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> raleigh, durham, business, technology, news No M&F Bank's Historic Merger, NC's Private 125 List, & Mike Tomlin Comes to Raleigh 4 4 M&F Bank's Historic Merger, NC's Private 125 List, & Mike Tomlin Comes to Raleigh full 64f8d07a-7c23-4f1d-8588-8a037ec862d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25e2eb49 Durham's M&F Bancorp is merging to become the largest Black-owned bank in the country, two WakeMed executives are heading for the exits, and we'll tell you where Raleigh-area companies rank among North Carolina's largest private businesses. Plus, you can see Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Tomlin give a keynote later this month, and the events you need on your calendar this week.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • M&F Bancorp merges with Optus Financial to become the largest Black-owned bank in the US (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/nc-trend-mf-bancorp-merges-with-bigger-s-c-bank/
  • Johnson Brothers Mutual Distributing buys its Garner headquarters (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/01/johnson-brothers-distributing-buys-new-garner-hq.html#new_tab
  • Two executive departures at WakeMed (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/two-top-wakemed-leaders-leave-amid-merger-talks/
  • Take the BizBrief job search quiz — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • USPTO opens community engagement office at NC State (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/27/uspto-opens-community-engagement-offce-ncstate.html#new_tab
  • Business North Carolina's 2026 Private 125 list — https://businessnc.com/bnc-125-top-private-companies-2026/
  • New office leases at The Exchange Raleigh (Dewitt Carolinas) — https://theexchangeraleigh.com/leasing/
  • Vote: Coolest Thing Made in NC — https://coolestthingmadeinnc.com/
  • Vote: The Borrow Bar's Startup Showdown pitch — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2oMZbTOw8Q
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • NC Central Men's Basketball Tip-Off with Mike Tomlin, September 30 — https://www.nccutipoff.com/
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> Durham's M&F Bancorp is merging to become the largest Black-owned bank in the country, two WakeMed executives are heading for the exits, and we'll tell you where Raleigh-area companies rank among North Carolina's largest private businesses. Plus, you can see Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Tomlin give a keynote later this month, and the events you need on your calendar this week.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • M&F Bancorp merges with Optus Financial to become the largest Black-owned bank in the US (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/nc-trend-mf-bancorp-merges-with-bigger-s-c-bank/
  • Johnson Brothers Mutual Distributing buys its Garner headquarters (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/01/johnson-brothers-distributing-buys-new-garner-hq.html#new_tab
  • Two executive departures at WakeMed (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/two-top-wakemed-leaders-leave-amid-merger-talks/
  • Take the BizBrief job search quiz — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • USPTO opens community engagement office at NC State (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/27/uspto-opens-community-engagement-offce-ncstate.html#new_tab
  • Business North Carolina's 2026 Private 125 list — https://businessnc.com/bnc-125-top-private-companies-2026/
  • New office leases at The Exchange Raleigh (Dewitt Carolinas) — https://theexchangeraleigh.com/leasing/
  • Vote: Coolest Thing Made in NC — https://coolestthingmadeinnc.com/
  • Vote: The Borrow Bar's Startup Showdown pitch — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2oMZbTOw8Q
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • NC Central Men's Basketball Tip-Off with Mike Tomlin, September 30 — https://www.nccutipoff.com/
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0400 RALtoday x Walk West RALtoday x Walk West 476 Durham's M&F Bancorp is merging to become the largest Black-owned bank in the country, two WakeMed executives are heading for the exits, and we'll tell you where Raleigh-area companies rank among North Carolina's largest private businesses. Plus, you can see Super Bowl-winning coach Mike Tomlin give a keynote later this month, and the events you need on your calendar this week.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • M&F Bancorp merges with Optus Financial to become the largest Black-owned bank in the US (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/nc-trend-mf-bancorp-merges-with-bigger-s-c-bank/
  • Johnson Brothers Mutual Distributing buys its Garner headquarters (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/01/johnson-brothers-distributing-buys-new-garner-hq.html#new_tab
  • Two executive departures at WakeMed (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/two-top-wakemed-leaders-leave-amid-merger-talks/
  • Take the BizBrief job search quiz — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • USPTO opens community engagement office at NC State (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/27/uspto-opens-community-engagement-offce-ncstate.html#new_tab
  • Business North Carolina's 2026 Private 125 list — https://businessnc.com/bnc-125-top-private-companies-2026/
  • New office leases at The Exchange Raleigh (Dewitt Carolinas) — https://theexchangeraleigh.com/leasing/
  • Vote: Coolest Thing Made in NC — https://coolestthingmadeinnc.com/
  • Vote: The Borrow Bar's Startup Showdown pitch — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2oMZbTOw8Q
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • NC Central Men's Basketball Tip-Off with Mike Tomlin, September 30 — https://www.nccutipoff.com/
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> raleigh, durham, business, technology, news No WakeMed's $919M Expansion, Raleigh's Convention Center's New Name, & NC's Top Bakery 3 3 WakeMed's $919M Expansion, Raleigh's Convention Center's New Name, & NC's Top Bakery full 418f5d37-cb5b-4ecf-9094-5012c17f0e61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7000daaa
WakeMed unveils a $919 million hospital expansion plan, Raleigh's Convention Center gets a new name, and North Carolina's top bakery is right here in the city. Plus, who to follow on LinkedIn, and the events you need on your calendar this week.


Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • WakeMed's $919M hospital expansion plan (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/24/wakemed-new-hospitals-wendell-rolesville-raleigh.html
  • Merritt Properties breaks ground on RDU-area industrial park (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/25/rdu-industrial-park-merritt-properties-work-starts.html
  • SECU's 54% profit increase (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/secu-says-profit-gained-54-to-437m-over-past-year/
  • Raleigh Convention Center renamed Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center (WRAL) — https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-convention-center-renamed-atlantic-union-bank-august-2026/
  • Intown Golf Club opens at North Hills Innovation District (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/25/intown-golf-social-club-raleigh-north-hills-opens.html
  • Rural Plumbing & Heating closes after 79 years (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316988113.html
  • Boulted Bread named NC's top bakery (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316933637.html
  • Constructing the Carolinas podcast, hosted by Jed Byrne, produced by Walk West — https://constructingthecarolinas.com/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.

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WakeMed unveils a $919 million hospital expansion plan, Raleigh's Convention Center gets a new name, and North Carolina's top bakery is right here in the city. Plus, who to follow on LinkedIn, and the events you need on your calendar this week.


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  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • WakeMed's $919M hospital expansion plan (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/24/wakemed-new-hospitals-wendell-rolesville-raleigh.html
  • Merritt Properties breaks ground on RDU-area industrial park (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/25/rdu-industrial-park-merritt-properties-work-starts.html
  • SECU's 54% profit increase (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/secu-says-profit-gained-54-to-437m-over-past-year/
  • Raleigh Convention Center renamed Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center (WRAL) — https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-convention-center-renamed-atlantic-union-bank-august-2026/
  • Intown Golf Club opens at North Hills Innovation District (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/25/intown-golf-social-club-raleigh-north-hills-opens.html
  • Rural Plumbing & Heating closes after 79 years (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316988113.html
  • Boulted Bread named NC's top bakery (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316933637.html
  • Constructing the Carolinas podcast, hosted by Jed Byrne, produced by Walk West — https://constructingthecarolinas.com/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.

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WakeMed unveils a $919 million hospital expansion plan, Raleigh's Convention Center gets a new name, and North Carolina's top bakery is right here in the city. Plus, who to follow on LinkedIn, and the events you need on your calendar this week.


Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • WakeMed's $919M hospital expansion plan (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/24/wakemed-new-hospitals-wendell-rolesville-raleigh.html
  • Merritt Properties breaks ground on RDU-area industrial park (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/25/rdu-industrial-park-merritt-properties-work-starts.html
  • SECU's 54% profit increase (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/secu-says-profit-gained-54-to-437m-over-past-year/
  • Raleigh Convention Center renamed Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center (WRAL) — https://www.wral.com/news/local/raleigh-convention-center-renamed-atlantic-union-bank-august-2026/
  • Intown Golf Club opens at North Hills Innovation District (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/25/intown-golf-social-club-raleigh-north-hills-opens.html
  • Rural Plumbing & Heating closes after 79 years (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316988113.html
  • Boulted Bread named NC's top bakery (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316933637.html
  • Constructing the Carolinas podcast, hosted by Jed Byrne, produced by Walk West — https://constructingthecarolinas.com/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.

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VentureSouth crosses $100 million invested, a Raleigh cocktail bar owner buys her own building, and NC State lands a $480 million defense manufacturing initiative. Plus, ConvergeSouth is finally here, and the events you need on your calendar this week.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • Full Q&A: VentureSouth's Matt Dunbar on fundraising, AI, and the long game — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/venturesouth-matt-dunbar-looks-for-in-successful-founders
  • NC State's FutureTEX defense manufacturing initiative — https://news.ncsu.edu/2026/08/futuretex-defense-manufacturing-industry/
  • UNC Health Johnston & Duke Health secure PET scanner approvals (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/17/duke-unc-pet-scanner-approvals-cary-smithfield.html
  • Ode is hiring in Raleigh (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/15/anthropic-claude-ode-venture-ai-adoption-raleigh.html
  • Andrews Launch Accelerator 2026 Demo Day (GrepBeat) — https://grepbeat.com/2026/08/19/andrews-launch-accelerator-showcases-10-startups-at-2026-demo-day/
  • William & Company's Liliana Ballance buys her building (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/12/raleigh-bar-person-st-uilding-sold-real-estate.html
  • Stephen Bentley's park leadership honor — https://raleighnc.gov/news/parks-director-be-inducted-american-academy-park-and-recreation-administration
  • Durham Tech's enrollment surge (ABC11) — https://abc11.com/post/durham-technical-community-college-allowing-students-experience-hands-training-class/19679345/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • ConvergeSouth, August 27-28 in Winston-Salem: https://convergesouth.com/
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


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VentureSouth crosses $100 million invested, a Raleigh cocktail bar owner buys her own building, and NC State lands a $480 million defense manufacturing initiative. Plus, ConvergeSouth is finally here, and the events you need on your calendar this week.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • Full Q&A: VentureSouth's Matt Dunbar on fundraising, AI, and the long game — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/venturesouth-matt-dunbar-looks-for-in-successful-founders
  • NC State's FutureTEX defense manufacturing initiative — https://news.ncsu.edu/2026/08/futuretex-defense-manufacturing-industry/
  • UNC Health Johnston & Duke Health secure PET scanner approvals (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/17/duke-unc-pet-scanner-approvals-cary-smithfield.html
  • Ode is hiring in Raleigh (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/15/anthropic-claude-ode-venture-ai-adoption-raleigh.html
  • Andrews Launch Accelerator 2026 Demo Day (GrepBeat) — https://grepbeat.com/2026/08/19/andrews-launch-accelerator-showcases-10-startups-at-2026-demo-day/
  • William & Company's Liliana Ballance buys her building (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/12/raleigh-bar-person-st-uilding-sold-real-estate.html
  • Stephen Bentley's park leadership honor — https://raleighnc.gov/news/parks-director-be-inducted-american-academy-park-and-recreation-administration
  • Durham Tech's enrollment surge (ABC11) — https://abc11.com/post/durham-technical-community-college-allowing-students-experience-hands-training-class/19679345/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • ConvergeSouth, August 27-28 in Winston-Salem: https://convergesouth.com/
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


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VentureSouth crosses $100 million invested, a Raleigh cocktail bar owner buys her own building, and NC State lands a $480 million defense manufacturing initiative. Plus, ConvergeSouth is finally here, and the events you need on your calendar this week.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • Full Q&A: VentureSouth's Matt Dunbar on fundraising, AI, and the long game — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/venturesouth-matt-dunbar-looks-for-in-successful-founders
  • NC State's FutureTEX defense manufacturing initiative — https://news.ncsu.edu/2026/08/futuretex-defense-manufacturing-industry/
  • UNC Health Johnston & Duke Health secure PET scanner approvals (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/17/duke-unc-pet-scanner-approvals-cary-smithfield.html
  • Ode is hiring in Raleigh (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/15/anthropic-claude-ode-venture-ai-adoption-raleigh.html
  • Andrews Launch Accelerator 2026 Demo Day (GrepBeat) — https://grepbeat.com/2026/08/19/andrews-launch-accelerator-showcases-10-startups-at-2026-demo-day/
  • William & Company's Liliana Ballance buys her building (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/12/raleigh-bar-person-st-uilding-sold-real-estate.html
  • Stephen Bentley's park leadership honor — https://raleighnc.gov/news/parks-director-be-inducted-american-academy-park-and-recreation-administration
  • Durham Tech's enrollment surge (ABC11) — https://abc11.com/post/durham-technical-community-college-allowing-students-experience-hands-training-class/19679345/
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • ConvergeSouth, August 27-28 in Winston-Salem: https://convergesouth.com/
  • Connect with Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> raleigh, durham, business, technology, news No UNC's $1B SpaceX Windfall, NCCU's First HBCU AI Center, & ConvergeSouth Ahead 1 1 UNC's $1B SpaceX Windfall, NCCU's First HBCU AI Center, & ConvergeSouth Ahead full 7ea23134-b9cc-4ab9-a399-8d68106c581a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6738489
A UNC investment fund's windfall from an early SpaceX bet, North Carolina Central University opens the country's first AI research center at an HBCU, and a Durham developer scales back a major downtown tower. Plus, a look ahead at ConvergeSouth, and the events you need on your calendar this week. It's the very first episode of BizBrief — welcome.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • UNC Management Company's SpaceX stake sale (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/spacex-produces-1b-gain-for-unc-endowment-with-more-to-come/
  • NCCU opens first HBCU-based AI research center (ABC 11) — https://abc11.com/post/north-carolina-central-university-made-history-first-hbcu-nation-launch-dedicated-ai-research-center/19658721/
  • Four Points LLC scales back downtown Durham tower (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/10/four-points-downtown-durham-apartments-retail.html
  • Battery Metals seeks $250M for out-of-state facility (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/10/battery-metals-recycling-facility-tungsten-waste.html
  • Raleigh appeals nightlife permit ruling (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article316790440.html
  • Raleigh small businesses adapt to shifting economy (ABC 11) — https://abc11.com/post/raleigh-businesses-adjust-amid-economic-challenges/19642776/
  • NC State & U.S. Army strategic partnership — https://www.rtp.org/2026/08/nc-state-u-s-army-establish-new-strategic-partnership/
  • NC IDEA grant deadline - https://ncidea.org/fall-2026-grant-cycle/
    • Plus application advice — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaybigelow_fall-2026-grant-cycle-nc-idea-share-7493057047425470464-GIZr/
  • Founder Shares Podcast: Rob Cooley, Nuream — https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dbCg1RIcgXmeOUjGRNlWI
  • Founder Shares Podcast: Mike Halpert, VER Coaching — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHbDBJRMVcs
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • ConvergeSouth, August 27-28 in Winston-Salem: https://convergesouth.com/
  • Connect with Jason Gillikin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


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A UNC investment fund's windfall from an early SpaceX bet, North Carolina Central University opens the country's first AI research center at an HBCU, and a Durham developer scales back a major downtown tower. Plus, a look ahead at ConvergeSouth, and the events you need on your calendar this week. It's the very first episode of BizBrief — welcome.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • UNC Management Company's SpaceX stake sale (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/spacex-produces-1b-gain-for-unc-endowment-with-more-to-come/
  • NCCU opens first HBCU-based AI research center (ABC 11) — https://abc11.com/post/north-carolina-central-university-made-history-first-hbcu-nation-launch-dedicated-ai-research-center/19658721/
  • Four Points LLC scales back downtown Durham tower (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/10/four-points-downtown-durham-apartments-retail.html
  • Battery Metals seeks $250M for out-of-state facility (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/10/battery-metals-recycling-facility-tungsten-waste.html
  • Raleigh appeals nightlife permit ruling (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article316790440.html
  • Raleigh small businesses adapt to shifting economy (ABC 11) — https://abc11.com/post/raleigh-businesses-adjust-amid-economic-challenges/19642776/
  • NC State & U.S. Army strategic partnership — https://www.rtp.org/2026/08/nc-state-u-s-army-establish-new-strategic-partnership/
  • NC IDEA grant deadline - https://ncidea.org/fall-2026-grant-cycle/
    • Plus application advice — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaybigelow_fall-2026-grant-cycle-nc-idea-share-7493057047425470464-GIZr/
  • Founder Shares Podcast: Rob Cooley, Nuream — https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dbCg1RIcgXmeOUjGRNlWI
  • Founder Shares Podcast: Mike Halpert, VER Coaching — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHbDBJRMVcs
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • ConvergeSouth, August 27-28 in Winston-Salem: https://convergesouth.com/
  • Connect with Jason Gillikin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


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A UNC investment fund's windfall from an early SpaceX bet, North Carolina Central University opens the country's first AI research center at an HBCU, and a Durham developer scales back a major downtown tower. Plus, a look ahead at ConvergeSouth, and the events you need on your calendar this week. It's the very first episode of BizBrief — welcome.

Links & more

  • Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbrief
  • UNC Management Company's SpaceX stake sale (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/spacex-produces-1b-gain-for-unc-endowment-with-more-to-come/
  • NCCU opens first HBCU-based AI research center (ABC 11) — https://abc11.com/post/north-carolina-central-university-made-history-first-hbcu-nation-launch-dedicated-ai-research-center/19658721/
  • Four Points LLC scales back downtown Durham tower (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/10/four-points-downtown-durham-apartments-retail.html
  • Battery Metals seeks $250M for out-of-state facility (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/10/battery-metals-recycling-facility-tungsten-waste.html
  • Raleigh appeals nightlife permit ruling (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article316790440.html
  • Raleigh small businesses adapt to shifting economy (ABC 11) — https://abc11.com/post/raleigh-businesses-adjust-amid-economic-challenges/19642776/
  • NC State & U.S. Army strategic partnership — https://www.rtp.org/2026/08/nc-state-u-s-army-establish-new-strategic-partnership/
  • NC IDEA grant deadline - https://ncidea.org/fall-2026-grant-cycle/
    • Plus application advice — https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaybigelow_fall-2026-grant-cycle-nc-idea-share-7493057047425470464-GIZr/
  • Founder Shares Podcast: Rob Cooley, Nuream — https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dbCg1RIcgXmeOUjGRNlWI
  • Founder Shares Podcast: Mike Halpert, VER Coaching — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHbDBJRMVcs
  • Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/
  • Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.com
  • ConvergeSouth, August 27-28 in Winston-Salem: https://convergesouth.com/
  • Connect with Jason Gillikin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasongillikin/

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.


]]> raleigh, durham, business, technology, news No Launching The BizBrief Podcast | RALtoday X Walk West Launching The BizBrief Podcast | RALtoday X Walk West trailer e097f08e-bce7-4a68-8e48-58b119fc477a https://share.transistor.fm/s/c381f5f3 BizBrief - the Triangle's go-to business newsletter - is becoming a podcast. Starting August 17th, host Jason Gillikin brings you the week's biggest business news, key hires, and can't-miss events in about 5 to 10 minutes. Subscribe now so episode one is waiting for you on launch day.


Links & more

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.

]]> BizBrief - the Triangle's go-to business newsletter - is becoming a podcast. Starting August 17th, host Jason Gillikin brings you the week's biggest business news, key hires, and can't-miss events in about 5 to 10 minutes. Subscribe now so episode one is waiting for you on launch day.


Links & more

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:56:33 -0400 RALtoday x Walk West RALtoday x Walk West 66 BizBrief - the Triangle's go-to business newsletter - is becoming a podcast. Starting August 17th, host Jason Gillikin brings you the week's biggest business news, key hires, and can't-miss events in about 5 to 10 minutes. Subscribe now so episode one is waiting for you on launch day.


Links & more

The BizBrief Podcast is produced by Walk West. To grow your brand through content creation and AI enablement, contact us at https://www.walkwest.com/bizbrief.

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