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Raleigh Ranks #2 Best City in the Nation to Buy a House in 2023

Raleigh has been recognized as one of the best cities in the country to buy a house in a recent report by the National Association of Realtors. A variety of factors were considered including home affordability, job growth, migration gains and housing supply. Out of 179 markets analyzed, Rale… Read more >

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Wake County Named No.1 Best County in N.C. to Raise a Family

In a recent report by Stacker, Wake County was named the #1 best county in North Carolina to raise a family. All 100 counties in N.C. were analyzed using a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, healthcare, recreation, and weather. Wake County proved to have the highest divers… Read more >

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Raleigh Ranked #1 Most Livable City in the United States

Far & Wide, a popular U.S. travel publisher, has recognized Raleigh as the #1 most livable city in the United States. The study identified over 230 cities with high populations to narrow down the top 30 cities that offered safety, affordability, low traffic and pollution, and access to h… Read more >

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North Carolina Named Top State for Women-led Startups

North Carolina has been listed as one of the top states for women-led startups in 2023. In an annual report by Merchant Maverick, North Carolina ranked No. 9 on the list of all 50 states. This is an eight-point improvement from 2021, when the state was listed at No. 17. The study found that … Read more >

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Cable Manufacturer Selects Fuquay-Varina for Expansion

Berk-Tek, a Leviton Company, plans to expand its fiber optic cabling facility at 100 Technology Park Lane in Fuquay-Varina and commit to significant new capital investment and 100 new full-time jobs. The Company currently operates a 55,000 square foot facility and proposes to expand its exi… Read more >

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North Carolina Named Top State to Start a Business

In a ranking report presented by Ascent, North Carolina toppled the competition by being named the #1 best state in the U.S. to start a business. Ten different metrics were used to determine the overall rankings, with each category weighted by importance to a small business. The report found… Read more >

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FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific to Invest $188 M in New Life Science Facility in Wake County

FUJIFILM Corporation announced a $188 million investment to establish a cell culture media manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina. The new site will be operated by FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a subsidiary of FUJIFILM Corporation, and a world leader in th… Read more >

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Raleigh Named #3 City for STEM Job Growth

RCLCO Real Estate Consulting’s annual STEM Job Growth Index has named Raleigh as the 3rd most dominant city for STEM job growth in the nation. There were several socioeconomic, business, and fiscal metrics considered to obtain the most accurate count for STEM opportunities amongst 50 m… Read more >

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Raleigh named #1 Best Place to Live for Veterans

In an analysis performed by WalletHub, Raleigh ranked #1 across 100 cities in the U.S. for military veterans to settle down after service. The report was comprised of 20 key indicators of livability, affordability, and veteran-friendliness. Raleigh boasted a perfect score in economic metrics… Read more >

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Raleigh earns the #6 Spot for Most Neighborly Cities

Raleigh lives up to its southern hospitality by placing #6 for most neighborly cities in the United States. According to a report done by Neighbor, Raleigh ranked high amongst categories such as volunteering, neighborly acts, happiness, and charitable giving. The survey highlighted responses… Read more >