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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.

  1. 15h ago

    Parexel's Biotech Incubator, 3 Strong Earnings Reports, & a $230M Plant for Sanford

    A new biotech incubator at Parexel's Raleigh headquarters, strong quarterly earnings from three of North Carolina's biggest companies, and a $230 million manufacturing plant headed to Sanford. Plus, the events you need on your calendar this week, including Raleigh-Durham Climate Week. Links & more Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbriefParexel launches the Parexel Biotech Incubator, with Cape Fear BioCapital (Parexel announcement): https://newsroom.parexel.com/news-releases/news-release-details/parexel-launches-parexel-biotech-incubator-connect-early-stageAbout the Parexel Biotech Incubator: https://www.parexel.com/about-us/parexel-biotech-incubatorFirst Citizens BancShares third-quarter 2026 earnings: https://www.earningswhispers.com/epsdetails/FCNCA/202609IQVIA third-quarter 2026 results: https://www.iqvia.com/newsroom/2026/10/iqvia-reports-third-quarter-2026-resultsLabcorp third-quarter 2026 results: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/labcorp-reports-strong-2026-third-quarter-results-raises-full-year-2026-guidance-302921355.htmlDG Matrix expands at Morrisville's Southport Innovation Center (Triangle Business Journal) — [link]Bracco Imaging's $230M Sanford plant (Radiology Business): https://radiologybusiness.com/topics/medical-imaging/imaging-contrast/bracco-invest-230m-first-us-contrast-media-manufacturing-facilityBuildOps lays off 11 in Raleigh (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/10/27/buildops-layoffs-raleigh-hub-construction-slowdown.htmlDowntown Raleigh Alliance's Q3 2026 market report — https://issuu.com/downtownraleighalliance/docs/state_of_downtown_raleigh_2026Pellucid Network (NC TECH member directory): https://ourmembers.nctech.org/directory/Details/pellucid-network-inc-4797948EDPNC is hiring a business development professional — https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/business-development-manager-at-economic-development-partnership-of-north-carolina-edpnc-4478736688/Big Spoon Roasters' Pistachio Crunch Almond Butter, sofi Gold Award finalist — https://www.specialtyfood.com/news-media/news-features/association-press-releases/2027-sofi-awards-finalists/Futuropolis robotics exhibit at Marbles Kids Museum — https://new.abb.com/news/detail/139890/marbles-kids-museum-and-abb-unveil-name-of-new-futuropolis-exhibit-robot-abby-designed-to-provide-hands-on-learning-and-career-explorationRaleigh-Durham Climate Week, Nov. 2-6: https://raleigh-durham.climate-week.org/Full events calendar: https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comConnect 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.

  2. Oct 26

    Duke Endowment's $100M Pledge, Kevel's $52M Raise, & a New Durham PD Podcast

    A $100 million pledge toward a proposed $3 billion children's hospital in Apex, a $237 million loan for a Morrisville life sciences campus, and why Raleigh employers are paying more to hire. Plus, a $52 million raise for Durham's Kevel, a new podcast from the Durham Police Department, and the events you need on your calendar. Links & more Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbriefDuke Endowment donates $100M to NC Children's Hospital (Axios Raleigh): https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/10/20/duke-endowment-donates-100-million-to-nc-children-hospital$237.7M loan for the Pathway Triangle life sciences campus (Commercial Observer): https://commercialobserver.com/2026/10/starwood-property-trust-238m-refi-north-carolina-life-sciences-campus/Vulcan Elements partners with UNC on rare-earth magnet research (Axios Raleigh): https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/10/20/vulcan-elements-will-partner-with-unc-on-magnets-researchRaleigh employers pay about 8% above the national average (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/10/14/raleigh-north-carolina-hiring-salary-premiums.htmlNC receives $1.5M+ in federal specialty crop grants (USDA announcement, via WHBL): https://whbl.com/?p=1016936Kevel raises $52M Series D (AdExchanger): https://www.adexchanger.com/commerce/retail-media-platform-kevel-raises-52-million-with-ma-on-the-brain/Unlocking Retail Media, Kevel's podcast hosted by James Avery and produced by Walk West: https://www.kevel.com/podcastBull City Beats, the Durham Police Department podcast: https://www.durhamnc.gov/5614/DPD-Podcast---Bull-City-BeatsRaleigh-Durham Climate Week, Nov. 2-6: https://raleigh-durham.climate-week.org/Full events calendar: https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comConnect 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.

  3. Oct 19

    NC Tech Award Winners, Raleigh Founded Changes Hands, & Transfer Co. Hits the Market

    What BizBrief readers told us about juggling work and child care, new owners for Raleigh Founded, and Transfer Co. Food Hall hits the market. Plus, who's taking over at Visit Raleigh, and the events you need on your calendar this week. Links & more Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbriefWhat BizBrief readers told us about life as a working parent — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/child-care-work-bizbrief-reader-feedback-raleighWake County child care subsidy program, Early Years (free referrals), and Wake County Smart Start: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/social-services/child-care-subsidy-servicesNC Tri-Share child care program (EdNC explainer): https://www.ednc.org/02-17-2025-tri-share-nc-pilot-reduce-child-care-costs-expands-businesses-statewide/Raleigh Founded changes hands (Triangle Business Journal): https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/10/15/raleigh-founders-ownership-chage.htmlLauren Romer's LinkedIn announcement — https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7516565673574125568/Transfer Co. Food Hall listing (York Properties): https://www.commercialsearch.com/commercial-property/us/nc/raleigh/transfer-co-food-hall/Loren Gold named president & CEO of Visit Raleigh (Northstar Meetings Group): https://www.northstarmeetingsgroup.com/News/Convention-and-Visitor-Bureaus/loren-gold-president-ceo-visit-raleighNASA names Christina Koch acting deputy chief engineer: https://www.nasa.gov/?p=1056041Dadov handbags and John Cooper's investment (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/10/14/cooper-tacia-dadov-handbags-paris-fashion-week.htmlHovilpri FDA approval (Asahi Kasei Therapeutics announcement): https://www.asahi-kasei.com/news/2026/e261013NC TECH Awards: https://www.nctech.org/events/AwardsArea Development's 2026 Top States for Doing Business: https://www.areadevelopment.com/Top-States-for-Doing-Business/q3-2026/where-competitive-advantage-becomes-project-certainty.shtmlRinse-A-Poo at the NC Small Business Center Network Startup Showdown: https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/sbcnstartupshowdown/meet-the-cohort/dan-spangler/Full events calendar: https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comConnect 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.

  4. Oct 12

    Michael Jordan's Record UNC Gift, The Degree That Earns $300K Salary, & Win a Signed Thriller

    The Triangle degree that pays more than $297,000 four years after graduation, Michael Jordan's record gift to UNC, and Wolfspeed's shot at up to $1.5 billion in federal financing. Plus, a chance to win a signed copy of a brand-new thriller, and the events you need on your calendar this week. Links & more Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbriefWhich degrees pay the most (The New York Times analysis of federal earnings data) — https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/10/07/your-money/college-degree-earnings-guide.htmlMichael Jordan's $10M gift to the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/michael-jordan-honors-mom-with-10m-gift-to-unc-chapel-hill-school-of-social-work/SAS and NC State partner on AI health research (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/sas-fetes-50th-anniversary-with-nc-state-tied-ai-initiative/RTI International eliminating about 200 positions (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/10/01/rti-international-layoffs-jobs-funding-rtp-campus.html#new_tabUNC Health breaks ground on Cary/RTP medical campus (WRAL) — https://www.wral.com/news/local/unc-health-breaks-ground-cary-medical-office-hospital-october-2026/Wolfspeed's potential $1.5B in federal financing (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/wolfspeed-shares-soar-on-news-of-1-5-billion-federal-defense-financing/NC Chamber Ag Leads launches the Farmer Innovation Bridge (North State Journal) — https://nsjonline.com/article/2026/10/nc-chambers-ag-leads-rolls-out-farmer-innovation-bridge-project/"Are You a Patriot?" by Donald Thompson and Bob Batchelor — https://www.amazon.com/Are-You-Patriot-Xander-Hale/dp/B0HLTFC4S7Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comConnect 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.

  5. Oct 5

    Relay Raises $36M, Caterpillar's $1B Bet on Sanford, & Wake County's $1.5B Investment Surge

    Caterpillar is investing a billion dollars in Sanford, Raleigh-based Relay raises a $36 million funding round, and Wake County reports $1.5 billion in investment since last October. Plus, a podcast recommendation, and the events you need on your calendar this week. Links & more Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbriefTake the BizBrief reader survey (win a $100 gift card) — https://app.youform.com/forms/6xyukibfCaterpillar's $1B Sanford expansion, "Project Paragon" (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/30/caterpillar-sanford-nc-expansion-jobs-incentives.htmlRelay raises $36M funding round (Axios Raleigh) — https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/09/30/relay-raises-usd36m-from-investors-to-fuel-its-growth-raleigh-smart-walkie-talkieWake County's State of the County address (CBS17) — https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/wake-countys-growth-major-theme-of-this-years-state-of-the-county-address/Carl Warren steps down as NCRR president & CEO (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/north-carolina-railroad-co-begins-search-for-new-ceo/NC's August jobs report (North State Journal) — https://nsjonline.com/article/2026/09/nc-unemployment-rate-falls-to-3-5-in-august/NC State's new battery workforce lab (ABC11) — https://abc11.com/post/nc-state-opens-battery-makerspace-power-workforce-future/19888634/NC Main Street communities' 2025-26 investment report (Business NC) —https://caro.news/nc-main-street-program-adds-500m-2500-jobs/Durham's "Keep It Durham-Owned" campaign (INDY Week) — https://www.durhambusiness360.com/156/Keep-It-Durham-OwnedAllstacks launches Code Engine — https://www.allstacks.com/product/product-studioHersh Tapadia on "First Check, with Venture Capitalist Tim McLoughlin" (2021): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EeMxNF6RxJW7DZkhsdxrZPodcast recommendation: Retirement With Purpose, hosted by Trevor Lawson — https://open.spotify.com/show/0B1jf0qJed23lUjRrlVRqUFull events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/eventsOffice space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comConnect 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.

  6. Sep 28

    WakeMed-Atrium Clears a Hurdle, 3 Local Job Fairs, & GrepBeat's Startups to Watch

    The WakeMed-Atrium Health combination clears a major hurdle, an electric aircraft company is eyeing North Carolina for a new manufacturing facility, and we're running down this year's GrepBeat Startups to Watch honorees. Plus, the events you need on your calendar this week. Links & more Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6am.city/ralbizbriefCity of Raleigh Expo and Job Fair, October 21 — https://raleighnc.gov/careers-jobs-and-volunteering/events/city-raleigh-expo-and-job-fairDurham Career Fair, October 29 — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/durham-career-fair-tickets-1983736042905Raleigh Job Fair, November 12 — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raleigh-job-fair-november-12-2026-raleigh-career-fairs-tickets-1853503221029WakeMed-Atrium Health combination clears Wake County approval — https://www.wake.gov/news/wake-county-commission-approves-legal-documents-move-wakemedatrium-health-strategic-combination-forwardBeta Technologies eyes NC for new manufacturing facility (Axios Raleigh) — https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/09/23/beta-technologies-considers-large-expansion-in-north-carolinaDuke Health & UNC Health expansion approvals (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/21/duke-health-garner-emergency-department-ncdhhs.html#new_tabMaKyra Wilson's tuberculosis research (The Carolina Newspaper) — https://caro.news/raleigh-native-achieves-scientific-first-in-tuberculosis-research/Chatham Park's new golf community (The News & Observer) — [link]EDPNC is hiring: Digital Marketing Manager — [link]Front Porch Venture Partners' Southeast Startup Founder Pulse Survey — [link]Founder Shares Podcast (Hutchison Law Firm) — https://www.hutchlaw.com/podcastThe Growth Project, Episode 400 (AMPLOS) — [link]Full events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/eventsOffice space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comConnect 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.

  7. Sep 21

    Visit Raleigh's CEO Steps Down, NC Cracks Top 10 for Innovation, How to Start a Podcast

    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/ralbizbriefVisit 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_tabDowntown Raleigh Alliance's 2026 State of Downtown awards — https://downtownraleigh.org/post/imprint-awards-2026Durham & 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.htmlNC 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-gillikinTriangle 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-cohortPodcast recommendation: How to Wake Up Your Business — https://open.spotify.com/show/7gb29vQ4hZbXrx2VquUttoFull events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comConnect 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.

  8. Sep 14

    Labcorp Acquisition, NC Job Growth Numbers, and Former Kane Exec Launches AI Firm

    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/ralbizbrief6 local resources for Triangle founders (ESOs) — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/business/6-triangle-organizations-helping-entrepreneurs-growNC IDEA's Ecosysteming podcast, hosted by Thom Ruhe — https://www.youtube.com/@ncidea8471Raleigh Founded's free coworking day, September 15 — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-community-coworking-day-tickets-1999101070115Siemens Healthineers' $7.8M Morrisville land purchase (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/09/siemens-healthineers-buys-land-rdu-morrisville.htmlBonner Gaylord launches Grounded Intelligence (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/09/08/bonner-gaylord-david-shaner-ai-cre-raleigh.htmlLabcorp acquires MLM Medical Labs — https://www.labcorp.com/education-events/press-releases/labcorp-acquires-mlm-medical-labs-expanding-global-centralCorgan 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_tabDurham ranks in WalletHub's Hispanic entrepreneurship study — https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-cities-for-hispanic-entrepreneurs/6491NC 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.comConnect 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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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.

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