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Raleigh Named #1 Most Popular Urban Area to Move to in 2024

Welcome, neighbor! moveBuddha analysts collected proprietary data from 2020 to June 30, 2024, to evaluate move trends across all 50 states. Analysts relied heavily on the in-to-out ratio equation analysis to see which cities were earning more residents by move ins. Raleigh had the top … Read more >

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Raleigh Ranked #3 Best City to Start a Career

According to Elevate Leadership, Raleigh ranked as the 3rd best city in the nation to start a career in 2024! Analysts reviewed data from the 50 largest cities in the U.S. with a high concentration of young adults aged 20 to 29. Key metrics include job market strength, housing costs, and com… Read more >

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Weatherby Healthcare to Create 148 New Jobs and Invest $7M in Raleigh, N.C.

Weatherby Healthcare, a CHG Company, announced today that it plans to invest more than $7M, and create 148 new jobs in Raleigh, North Carolina. With this expansion, the company adds a new business unit to its North Carolina presence, while retaining 374 employees in the market. Weatherby He… Read more >

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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 >