Raleigh & The Triangle

Working with privately-owned businesses in the Triangle and Raleigh area, the Center for Private Business provides programming, educational series and networking to our members.

“The Triangle is one of the hot spots in the country for attracting talent and new businesses which is good for growing the entire market. The Center for Private Business helps this growth by providing workshops, topic focused speakers and panels to address the issues facing private businesses as they grow.”

Jack ClaytonTriangle Executive Committee Member

Let's build better business, Raleigh.

Businesses in Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham are invited to join the Center for Private Business and take advantage of our programming, membership benefits and networking opportunities.

Raleigh and the Triangle holds a hub of businesses focused on technology, software, and modern industries. Raleigh, as the capital of North Carolina, is known for research and development of renewable energy technologies. Durham covers many health-related companies and medical practices. Chapel Hill also contains a strong focus of biopharmaceutical companies.

“I felt the impact of the Center immediately from my treasured Forum group to leadership training and development, to social gatherings and friendships. They have created a richness to the business community. The Center puts a lot of care and effort into the generational success of each Member’s business. We’re developing strong roots as a peer group to build something valuable and with character to pass onto the next generation.”

Tim Whitney
CEO, Tradewinds

“My Forum group has been an incredible resource for my professional growth, providing a dynamic platform where the exchange of knowledge among fellow Members is truly invaluable. The insights and expertise shared within the group have significantly enriched my understanding and positively impacted my business acumen.”

Amy E. Carroll
President, Principal Trademark Properties

Triangle Executive Committee

  • Aprille Bell, Managing Partner, Forvis Mazars
  • Emma Browning, Owner, Paragon Consulting Partners
  • Jack Clayton, President of Business Strategy, TowneBank
  • Rick Guirlinger, CEO, Schwartz Advisors
  • Bill Kibbe, CEO, Brookwood Construction
  • Zac Long, CEO & General Counsel, Well Care Health
  • Anna Ball Hodge, Broker, Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s
  • Stephen Phillips, VP, Truist
  • Jason Wilkinson, Market Leader, Forvis Mazars
  • Bose Bratton, President, Wake Stone Property Company
  • Tim Whitney, CEO, Tradewinds Global
  • Perry Bailey, Regional Executive VP, First Citizens Bank

Anna Ball Hodge

Triangle Market Leader

Anna works with outreach, recruitment and members in the Triangle region, through Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond.