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Bottom Line: Triangle

Triangle Business Journal
Triangle Region
Triangle Business Journal
Apple
Traffic Congestion
Raleigh
Wakemed
Holly Springs
North Carolina Children's Hospital
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Affordable Housing
Downtown Raleigh
Higher Education
Triangle Housing Market
Dix Park
Atrium Health
Commuting Patterns
Local Government
Aer Lingus
Franklin County
Economic Development

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... more

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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 epis... more

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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 o... more

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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 presi... more

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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... more

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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 an... more

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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... more

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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... more

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Donald Gensig
President and CEO of WakeMed
WakeMed
Episode: Unpacking the proposed WakeMed-Atrium merger
Thad McDonald
MD, chair of the WakeMed board and executive committee
WakeMed
Episode: Unpacking the proposed WakeMed-Atrium merger
Kate Pearce
Incoming CEO of Dix Park Conservancy
Dix Park Conservancy
Episode: Inside the Dix Park transformation
Stacey Buescher
Executive Vice President of Commercial Operations
Kane Realty
Episode: Inside the Dix Park transformation
Jonathan Lambert-Melton
Raleigh City Council member at large
City of Raleigh
Episode: Inside the Dix Park transformation
Roy Watson
VP
Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina
Episode: Inside the Dix Park transformation
Zach Ezone
Health care reporter
Triangle Business Journal
Episode: Inside the Dix Park transformation
Harvey Schmidt
President Emeritus of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Episode: The Economic Impact of a Stanley Cup Final
Lee Lilly
Head of the Commerce Department for Stanworth Carolina
Stanworth Carolina
Episode: The Economic Impact of a Stanley Cup Final

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Sougata Mukherjee
Publisher/Host of the Triangle Business Journal's Bottom Line Triangle; leads discussions on major Triangle business and development stories.

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Unpacking the proposed WakeMed-Atrium merger
Q: How will pricing and negotiations with insurers be affected by joining the Atrium Advocates system?
WakeMed will still negotiate its own rates with insurers, with potential cost savings from scale, while not automatically adopting Atrium or UNC/Duke rates; there is also an emphasis on maintaining competitive market dynamics to protect patient costs.
Unpacking the proposed WakeMed-Atrium merger
Q: What gives you confidence that this deal is different from past consolidation efforts?
The pair emphasized a strong culture match, commitment to care for all, and a governance framework that ensures accountability to the community, including no spin-off and continued local control.
Inside the Dix Park transformation
Q: Great. Roy, can you just describe what Carolina HealthWorks is and what it offers to small businesses?
Carolina HealthWorks is a health coverage option for small businesses (2 to 50 employees) via the North Carolina Chamber, designed to provide affordable coverage with the buying power and flexibility typically available to large employers, allowing for more predictable costs and broad network access.
Where the Triangle wealth lives, what we're watching for 2026, and a chat with TBJ's 2025 Business Persons of the Year
Q: What are the major issues that we will be looking at in 2026?
They expect momentum in economic development to continue, particularly in the life sciences sector, amidst challenges such as fluctuating economic conditions and mortgage rates.
Downtown Raleigh's new skyline; pressures mount at Triangle colleges and universities
Q: What are the rising costs of higher education rooted in?
The rising costs of education are rooted in various factors including increased demand for skilled workforce, pressures on universities, and the financial challenges of small private colleges trying to maintain enrollment.

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Bottom Line: Triangle covers the biggest business and development stories in the Triangle region, with a focus on real estate, economic development, higher education, and infrastructure. Episodes examine local market trends, housing values, commuting patterns, and major projects, often featuring local reporters, developers, politicians, and bankers to unpack regional growth and headwinds into the coming year. The show frequently spotlights notable local business leaders and large-scale initiatives (e.g., university-healthcare collaborations, tech campus activity, and airport expansions), offering data-driven context and practical implications for business decision-makers. A notable strength is its ability to connect market signals with poli... more

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Recent guests on Bottom Line: Triangle include:

1. Donald Gensig
2. Thad McDonald
3. Kate Pearce
4. Stacey Buescher
5. Jonathan Lambert-Melton
6. Roy Watson
7. Zach Ezone
8. Harvey Schmidt

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