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How to Virtually Explore Attractions, Museums and More in Raleigh, N.C.

Learn. Discover. Distract. It's no secret that times are tough right now, especially in the hospitality industry. Much of the Raleigh area's tourism infrastructure—museums, historic sites, sports facilities, concert venues, etc.—are not open at the moment. But there are still wa… Read more >

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Five Places to Visit in Raleigh, N.C., With Cheetie Kumar

“It’s a place that is so surprisingly and unboisterously diverse,” said Cheetie Kumar, a local chef and rock guitarist who grew up in northern India and the Bronx before moving to Raleigh in the 1990s. As the chef-owner of Garland, an Indo-Pan-Asian restaurant with an adjoi… Read more >

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Envestnet to Expand Footprint in Raleigh

Envestnet, Inc. announced it will relocate its North Carolina-based offices later this year to three floors of a futuristic, high-rise building currently under construction in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The move will give the Envestnet teams based there enough space to more than double t… Read more >

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Women in Business Index: The Most Progressive US Cities for Businesswomen

TollFreeForwarding.com delved deep into the latest business data and statistics from across the United States to see how much progress was made in the 2010s, and where it could all go over the next decade. Data was collected for the top 50 US cities by population, and a positive or nega… Read more >

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Glassdoor Ranks Raleigh for Jobs

North Carolina’s capital city is No. 1 on the “Best Cities for Jobs in the US,” according to a new report from employment and jobs website Glassdoor. Read more.   Read more >

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WRAL TechWire: Raleigh’s ‘East Coast Made Easy’ campaign unveiled for upcoming SXSW

“Raleigh — East Coast Made Easy.” That’s the catch phrase for the city’s collaborative campaign to be showcased at this year’s South by Southwest Interactive Trade Show (SXSW) in Austin from March 15-18. It includes a 20-foot booth installation by local ar… Read more >

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ABC 11: Raleigh economic leaders to showcase city at trade show in Austin

To many of us, South by Southwest is simply a music festival in Austin, Texas. But to the city of Raleigh, it means opportunity. "SXSW is a great opportunity for us to take our story on the road. And talk to other people from around the world about why Raleigh is a great place to live, work … Read more >

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CBS 17 Covers SXSW Trip

On Tuesday, February 25, economic development leaders unveiled the new campaign that will be presented at South by Southwest (SXSW.) Many know SXSW as a film and music festival but there is also a trade show component. Watch the video here.   Read more >

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5 Cities Where Homes Could Make A Good Investment in 2020

Buying a home will likely be the most expensive and complex purchase a family or individual ever makes. Deciding where we live depends on so many factors, from job prospects and proximity to family and friends to the appeal of the surrounding neighborhood. Looking for the best return on the … Read more >

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IBM and NC State Are Leading the Development of a New Quantum Ecosystem

IBM and North Carolina State University are leading the massive amount of research that will be needed to create the full quantum computer ecosystem. The standard computer industry is a nearly $4 trillion a year global ecosystem. There are many companies and researchers working on all aspect… Read more >