What's the Triangle drinking? A look at local alcohol trends

Inside the Dix Park transformation

Raleigh's Dix Park is having a breakout year. Three local leaders — Dix Park Conservancy CEO Kate Pearce, Stacey Buescher, EVP of commercial operations for Kane Realty; and Raleigh City Council member Jonathan Lambert-Melton — unpack how the remake of the park is driving real estate development, attracting visitors and enhancing the downtown connection. Plus, Blue Cross NC Vice President Roy Watson explains Carolina HealthWorks, a chamber-backed plan aimed at bringing affordable coverage to small businesses statewide.

The Economic Impact of a Stanley Cup Final

The impact of the Carolina Hurricanes' success extends beyond hotel occupancy reports and restaurant receipts. In this bonus episode of Bottom Line Triangle, the CEO of Hurricanes Holding, the North Carolina Secretary of Commerce and the former president of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce talk about the ripple effects of the Canes Stanley Cup run on the greater Triangle's brand as both an economic development destination and one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S. Links: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/06/02/carolina-hurricanes-raleigh-economic-impact.ht… [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/06/02/carolina-hurricanes-raleigh-economic-impact.html] https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/06/01/raleigh-carolina-hurricanes-polar-ice-hockey-r… [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/06/01/raleigh-carolina-hurricanes-polar-ice-hockey-rinks.html] https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/04/02/lenovo-center-renovation-updates-canes-wolfpac… [https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/04/02/lenovo-center-renovation-updates-canes-wolfpack.html]

What's the Triangle drinking? A look at local alcohol trends

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

Inside look at the Triangle housing market

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

The business of golf, MLB, MLS and NIL in the Triangle, and how Holly Springs became a pharma hub

In this episode of Bottom Line Triangle, three guests join Sougata Mukherjee in a wide-ranging discussion of the biggest sports topics in the region, including the state of the golf industry, the chances of Raleigh attracting Major League Baseball or Major League Soccer, and the impact of transfer portals and NIL dollars on university recruitment and success. The TBJ team also gives a behind-the-scenes look into how a small Wake County town put itself on the map as a pharmaceutical powerhouse. For more on these stories: https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/07/10/raleigh-mlb-expansion-team-franchise-tom-dundon.html https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/subscriber-only/2025/04/25/here-are-the-triangles-priciest-private-golf-courses.html https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2025/11/04/nc-football-club-malik-raleigh-stadium-usl-league.html https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2026/02/05/holly-springs-biotech-hub-amgen-fujifilm-genentech.html