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North Carolina Ranked #1 Best State for Manufacturing in 2024

According to a study by Site Selection Group, North Carolina has emerged as the top manufacturing hub in the U.S. The study evaluates 20 key variables, including access to qualified labor, competitive costs, and strategic geographic positioning, to determine its rankings. This year, greater … Read more >

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Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel-Hill Hospitals Recognized for 2024 Hospital Safety

The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit for healthcare services, has recognized multiple hospitals in the Triangle for receiving an outstanding ranking in hospital safety practices! Over six hospitals in the area received an ‘A’ grade that represents ‘Better than Average’ on … Read more >

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Raleigh Recognized as Top 5 City for Veterans to Live

WalletHub has named Raleigh, NC as the 3rd Best City for Veterans to Live! Over 100 large U.S. cities were analyzed across 19 key indicators of livability, affordability and veteran-friendliness. These metrics included the share of military skill-related jobs, veteran income growth, and the … Read more >

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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 >