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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.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Sep 7

    M&F Bank's Historic Merger, NC's Private 125 List, & Mike Tomlin Comes to Raleigh

    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/ralbizbriefM&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_tabTwo executive departures at WakeMed (Business NC) — https://businessnc.com/two-top-wakemed-leaders-leave-amid-merger-talks/Take the BizBrief job search quiz — BizBriefRaleigh.comUSPTO 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_tabBusiness 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=O2oMZbTOw8QFull events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comNC 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.

  6. Aug 31

    WakeMed's $919M Expansion, Raleigh's Convention Center's New Name, & NC's Top Bakery

    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/ralbizbriefWakeMed's $919M hospital expansion plan (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/24/wakemed-new-hospitals-wendell-rolesville-raleigh.htmlMerritt 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.htmlSECU'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.htmlRural Plumbing & Heating closes after 79 years (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316988113.htmlBoulted Bread named NC's top bakery (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article316933637.htmlConstructing 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.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. Aug 24

    VentureSouth Crosses $100M, NC State Lands $480M Defense Deal, & ConvergeSouth in Winston-Salem

    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/ralbizbriefFull 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-foundersNC 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.htmlOde is hiring in Raleigh (Triangle Business Journal) — https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/08/15/anthropic-claude-ode-venture-ai-adoption-raleigh.htmlAndrews 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.htmlStephen Bentley's park leadership honor — https://raleighnc.gov/news/parks-director-be-inducted-american-academy-park-and-recreation-administrationDurham 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.comConvergeSouth, 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.

  8. Aug 17

    UNC's $1B SpaceX Windfall, NCCU's First HBCU AI Center, & ConvergeSouth Ahead

    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/ralbizbriefUNC 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.htmlBattery 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.htmlRaleigh appeals nightlife permit ruling (The News & Observer) — https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/wake-county/article316790440.htmlRaleigh 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/5dbCg1RIcgXmeOUjGRNlWIFounder Shares Podcast: Mike Halpert, VER Coaching — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHbDBJRMVcsFull events calendar — https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/events#/Office space listings (lease/sale) — BizBriefRaleigh.comConvergeSouth, 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.

  9. Aug 4

    Launching The BizBrief Podcast | RALtoday X Walk West

    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 Subscribe to BizBrief: https://6amcity.com/nc/raleigh/bizbriefSubscribe to the podcast - available wherever you listen, first full episode drops Monday, August 17Connect 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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