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Transforming the impact of Racial Equity Efforts in Raleigh-Cary through Data
By Christal E. Carmichael, LCMHC Division of Race Equity Program Manager, Wake County Government In a perfect world, we could pinpoint exactly what is needed to address the inequities in our community. We could call out the systems in place and provide a roadmap for targeted ac… Read more >
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Economic Mobility Index and the City of Raleigh’s Disparity Study
By Lekesha R. Shaw MWBE Program Manager, City of Raleigh The City of Raleigh’s Disparity Study, completed in 2023 by Miller 3 Consulting, Inc., had an established purpose to determine if there is evidence showing disparities among ready, willing, and able Minority and Women Owned bus… Read more >
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A Review of the Economic Mobility Index by Raleigh Economic Development
By: Kyle Touchstone Director, Raleigh Economic Development The economic mobility study is a crucial benchmark for Raleigh Economic Development's ongoing efforts. It helps us understand the community's opportunities and challenges, enabling us to take proactive steps toward smart and inclus… Read more >
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Economic Mobility Index and Economic Leadership LLC
By Skylar Elliott Casey Lead Analyst, Economic Leadership LLC When the Raleigh Chamber approached our firm, Economic Leadership LLC, to create a way to measure the Raleigh metro’s performance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compared to other metropolitan areas in the countr… Read more >
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Understanding the Economic Mobility Index: An Introduction
By Torri Staton, PhD Director of Equitable Economic Development, Wake County Economic Development Vice President of of Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity, Greater Raleigh Chamber In 2023, the Triangle DEI Alliance and Wake County Economic Development, programs of the Greater Rale… Read more >
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Lessons from ECONOMIX 2024: Talent and Infrastructure at the Core of Economic Growth
Last week, Sam Rauf, Senior Economic Development Manager, had the exciting opportunity to attend ECONOMIX 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This multi-day event brought together a diverse group of economic development professionals from across the country, creating a vibrant space for … Read more >
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Wake County Economic Development at the Area Development Conference
This past week, Michael Haley, Executive Director, attended the Area Development Conference in Amelia Island, Florida. This annual event highlights important economic development issues while providing networking with national leaders. Read about Michael's experience at the conference: This… Read more >
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Wake County's Office Market Soars with Multi-Use Developments
Wake County’s office real estate market is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by a demand for spaces that offer more than just a desk. Today’s companies are looking for offices that seamlessly integrate workspaces with retail, dining, and outdoor amenities, attracting wor… Read more >
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Raising Wake County's Profile
In 2018, we surveyed 1,000+ people in target metros across the country to learn their perceptions of Raleigh and the Triangle region. Their biggest association? “Don’t know.” Which was followed by words like “southern, coastal, hot, cold, agricultural, and higher ed… Read more >
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2024 State of the County Address
The 2024 State of the County Address took place on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Scott Northern Wake Tech Campus in Raleigh. Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair Shinica Thomas celebrated the progress the county has made this year and highlighted future projects that will support and serve our… Read more >
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