Bottom Line: Triangle

It's election season, and North Carolina voters and business owners are focused on pocketbook issues. On this episode of the the Bottom Line Triangle podcast, Gary Salamido of the North Carolina Chamber and Jason Husser of the Elon Poll discuss what's topping the list of concerns across the state: inflation, housing and childcare, the property tax amendment on the November ballot, permitting reform, and why data centers have become one of the most contentious questions in economic development.Then, Blue Cross NC Chief Strategy Officer Arif Khan joins TBJ's Zac Ezzone to talk about the insurer's plan to make healthcare easier for consumers to access and navigate.

Wealth is pouring into North Carolina as people flee the more expensive Northeast and West Coast. This episode, featuring TBJ editors and a special guest from the UNC Kenan Flagler Business School, will explain where in the Triangle that wealth is landing — and what it means for our growing economy.

As the Triangle grows, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is racing to stay ahead of it — replacing a runway, expanding Terminal 2 and chasing new international routes. In this episode, we hear from three transportation and tourism leaders about what's coming to RDU, how the airport lands new nonstop flights, and where North Carolina's record-setting tourism sector goes from here.

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 episode, we'll hear from two guests who will break down the deal and address both the timeline and concerns about a transaction that has major implications for health care in Wake County.

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.