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Raleigh Chamber Launches EDGE 7, 5-Year Economic Development Strategy and Campaign

Today, the Raleigh Chamber announced its new 5-year economic development strategy, EDGE 7. Every five years, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce develops a comprehensive economic development strategy that is informed by past successes, current circumstances, and future opportunities. T… Read more >

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Jewelers Mutual® Group Announces $5.8 M Investment in Raleigh, North Carolina

Jewelers Mutual® Group, a leading insurer dedicated to protecting jewelry and jewelry businesses, announced today plans to locate a new office for business expansion in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Neenah, Wisconsin-based company plans to invest $5.85 million, and create 200 jobs. Found… Read more >

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Wake County + N.C. Top Business Facilities 2024 Rankings

Business Facilities Magazine recently released their 20th annual Rankings Report, which includes more than 70 categories aimed at assisting site selection professionals and business executives in making location decisions. The Raleigh metro and state of North Carolina performed well across … Read more >

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Raleigh is #1 Most Promising Metro for Recent College Graduates

As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Raleigh ranks as the most promising location to find work for recent college graduates. The study, conducted by ADP Research, weighed cost-of-living-adjusted-wages in 55 U.S metro areas against hiring raters for people who  typically have a four-y… Read more >

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Wake Forest, NC Ranked #25 Best Place to Live for Families

Fortune WELL analyzed more than 2,000 U.S. cities to find the top 50 best places to live for families in 2024. According to the study, Wake Forest proudly placed in the #25 spot. Analysts reviewed over 200 data points that included education, general wellness, financial health, resources for… Read more >

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North Carolina Named 7th Best State for Summer Road Trips

Summer is the best time to travel due to warm weather, vacation time, and longer days! WalletHub set out to identify the most fun, scenic and wallet-friendly road-trip destinations. North Carolina took the 7th spot out of all 50 states. Analysts used three key dimensions to form the fi… Read more >

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North Carolina is CNBC’s #2 State for Business

In the annual study by CNBC ranking America’s best states for business, North Carolina narrowly missed the top spot by just three points, making this the closest finish in the history of the study. Following an impressive two-year run in first place, North Carolina scores highest in b… Read more >

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Raleigh-Cary, NC Named 7th Most Educated MSA in America

In a report that analyzed America’s top 150 largest metropolitan cities, the Raleigh-Cary MSA was named the #7 most educated metro in the nation. The study from WalletHub compared metros across 11 key metrics. The data set ranged from the share of adults aged 25 and older with a bachel… Read more >

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Raleigh Named #7 Best City for New College Graduates

The City of Oaks took the 7th spot in a study of over 100 cities that analyzed key economic factors to determine the best cities for 2024 college graduates. Zumper evaluated all cities on median rent prices, average income, unemployment rate, and the potential for social opportunities. The s… Read more >

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Cary, NC Claims 3rd Spot on List of Best U.S. Job Markets in 2024

A 2024 study done by smartasset placed Cary, NC in the top 10 best job markets in the U.S. The town of Cary took the 3rd spot after favorable U.S. Census Bureau data indicated several high-scoring economic contributors. Analysts compared over 300 cities with a population of 100,000 people or… Read more >