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Cable Manufacturer Selects Fuquay-Varina for Expansion

Berk-Tek, a Leviton Company, plans to expand its fiber optic cabling facility at 100 Technology Park Lane in Fuquay-Varina and commit to significant new capital investment and 100 new full-time jobs. The Company currently operates a 55,000 square foot facility and proposes to expand its exi… Read more >

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North Carolina Named Top State to Start a Business

In a ranking report presented by Ascent, North Carolina toppled the competition by being named the #1 best state in the U.S. to start a business. Ten different metrics were used to determine the overall rankings, with each category weighted by importance to a small business. The report found… Read more >

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FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific to Invest $188 M in New Life Science Facility in Wake County

FUJIFILM Corporation announced a $188 million investment to establish a cell culture media manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina. The new site will be operated by FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, and a world leader in th… Read more >

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Raleigh Named #3 City for STEM Job Growth

RCLCO Real Estate Consulting’s annual STEM Job Growth Index has named Raleigh as the 3rd most dominant city for STEM job growth in the nation. There were several socioeconomic, business, and fiscal metrics considered to obtain the most accurate count for STEM opportunities amongst 50 m… Read more >

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Raleigh named #1 Best Place to Live for Veterans

In an analysis performed by WalletHub, Raleigh ranked #1 across 100 cities in the U.S. for military veterans to settle down after service. The report was comprised of 20 key indicators of livability, affordability, and veteran-friendliness. Raleigh boasted a perfect score in economic metrics… Read more >

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Raleigh earns the #6 Spot for Most Neighborly Cities

Raleigh lives up to its southern hospitality by placing #6 for most neighborly cities in the United States. According to a report done by Neighbor, Raleigh ranked high amongst categories such as volunteering, neighborly acts, happiness, and charitable giving. The survey highlighted responses… Read more >

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Cary Named as Most Resilient Economy in the Country

Despite nationwide economic challenges from the last two years, Cary was able to claim the #1 spot for most resilient economy in the country. According to an analysis by SmartAsset, 14 different metrics were used to determine the final rankings among 286 cities. Housing, Social Assistance an… Read more >

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Raleigh claims spot for fourth Best City to live

Raleigh landed at #4 on Money.com’s list of best places to live in the United States. To complete their annual ranking of top places to live, Money considered factors like economic opportunity, quality of life and diversity. Raleigh stood out among 49 other cities for its affordability… Read more >

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Raleigh Ranks First Among Best Cities to Drive In

Out of the 100 largest cities compared across 30 key indicators of driver-friendliness, Raleigh came out on top in a recent study by WalletHub. With a total score of 67% drivability around town, this score considered the average data from gas prices, annual hours in traffic congestion, and a… Read more >

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Morrisville Named #5 Best Place to Live for Families

To select the top 25 Best Places to Live for Families, Fortune evaluated nearly 2,000 cities, towns, suburbs, exurbs, villages, and townships that had between 25,000 and 750,000 residents across all 50 states in the U.S. This range provided a broad universe of places that offered high-qualit… Read more >