Triangle Power 100 / Most Influential Business Leaders

Overview

Triangle Business Journal’s “Triangle Power 100 / Most Influential Business Leaders” is an editorial list recognizing 100 of the most impactful business and civic leaders shaping the economy and community of North Carolina’s Triangle region (Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill). It is produced by the Triangle Business Journal newsroom, with honorees selected by editors rather than via an open application. Companies and leaders value it as a high-visibility regional credibility marker and networking platform, similar to other American City Business Journals ‘Power 100’ franchises. Selection is editorial, not peer-reviewed, and there is no formal scoring rubric published.

Eligibility Requirements

• Individual must be a business or civic leader with significant impact in the Triangle region (Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill, NC)
• Generally expected to hold a senior leadership role (e.g., C‑suite, founder, top public-sector or nonprofit leader)
• Selection is by Triangle Business Journal editorial staff; there is no formal public application process and inclusion cannot be purchased