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Tide Loads of Hope Powered by Tide Cleaners Helps Lighten the Load for Raleigh Front-Line Responders
Front-line responders are putting their safety on the line every day to ensure the health and well-being of the Raleigh community during the current COVID-19 Pandemic. In an uncertain time, Tide Cleaners hopes to provide the certainty of clean clothes to the community in an effort to help th… Read more >
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COVID-19 Employment Resources: Coronavirus Puts Company Culture to the Test
Guest Writer: John Reid Sidebotham, Executive Vice PresidentThe Nautical Group The last month of widespread remote working under the “stay-at-home” order is changing how we interact and connect—especially professionally. Whether you’re enjoying it or not, you have to… Read more >
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C-Suite Perspectives with Donald Gintzig: Strong Leadership at the Top of WakeMed
“A leader is a person who understands their own and others’ unique gifts and brings them together to accomplish a greater good.” Donald Gintzig, president and CEO of WakeMed Health & Hospitals, shared those words with us at the Raleigh Chamber’s first virtual C-S… Read more >
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COVID-19 Employment Resources: Greene Resources Shares Virtual Interviewing Tips
During this uncertain time, we know priorities have shifted and our new day-to-day routine has changed. From virtual interviews, happy hours, and events, our new “normal” still seems a bit daunting. Work in the Triangle, a platform meant to help attract and retain the best… Read more >
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Economic Development March Recap
New and Expanding Metrics since October 1, 2019: Since Oct. 2019 New & Expanding Company Announcements: 59 Jobs: 3,157 Investment: $285 million A full list of New & Expanding Companies can be downloaded here. Project Metrics Total Proj… Read more >
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Bandwidth Announces Massive Expansion in Raleigh
Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND), has announced a major expansion of its Raleigh, North Carolina operation. Bandwidth will designate Raleigh as its corporate headquarters and will expand operations in Wake County by adding 1,165 jobs and generate more than $100 million in capital investments. &… Read more >
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Work in the Triangle - A Resource to Help Navigate the Workforce during the COVID-19 Crisis
By: Kristin Skiba, Marketing Coordinator Work in the Triangle, a platform meant to help attract and retain the best talent in the Triangle region, has been reactivated to aid and assist individuals who need help finding employment NOW. We understand that many people have been impacted… Read more >
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Volunteering During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Activate Good is on a mission to empower Triangle citizens to make an impact through remote volunteer opportunities during COVID-19. Activate Good, a 501(c)3 organization, remains true to its mission of supporting local nonprofits and connecting volunteers during this time of uncertai… Read more >
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Raleigh Magazine features Ashley Cagle and it couldn't be more timely
As quoted in Raleigh Magazine, Ashley Cagle is helping take “Raleigh into the future.” Named to Raleigh Magazine’s “Thirty In Their 30s” list, Ashley’s nomination doesn't come as a surprise, as she’s one of Wake County’s most well-known econo… Read more >
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Export-Import Bank of the United States Releases New Initiatives to Support US Exporters and Jobs
On Wednesday, March 25, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) issued its full support for four new, temporary initiatives as a response to COVID-19. These new initiatives support the continuation of the export of US products and services by providing financial relief to those ne… Read more >
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