Raising Raleigh

The Guest Greg Hatem of Empire Properties and Empire Eats. Greg is a local entrepreneur and business developer in the Raleigh area. His foresight to grow Raleigh has created a huge impact on the downtown area. Listen to hear how he got started and how he has shaped the growth of our city. http://www.empire1792.com/index.html The Hosts: Bearta Al-Chacar is an immigrant from Lebanon that found herself living and thriving in Raleigh, North Carolina. As the owner of Petale Flower Shop http://petaleshop.com and the founder of the International Festival on Fayetteville Street, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raleighs-international-food-festival-tickets-55143345230 Bearta has made her home in the capitol of North Carolina.  Patrick Shanahan is a filmmaker and artist. A native of Raleigh, Patrick has witnessed the immeasurable growth of his hometown since he was a child. He also co-owns Watts & Ward in Raleigh. https://www.wattsandward.com This is the story of Raleigh, told by two people of divergent beginnings that