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Which Metros Changed the Most this Decade?
While the 2000s ended with one of the worst financial crises in modern history, the 2010s were characterized by the longest economic expansion on record. This was also a decade in which the Millennial generation came of age, entering and transforming the labor and housing markets. While chan… Read more >
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Bloomberg states Raleigh is the next tier of Superstar Cities
For the past three decades, one of the central stories in the U.S. economy has been the rise of superstar cities. As the country has shifted from manufacturing to services, high-value knowledge industries such as technology, finance, and pharmaceuticals have become more important. These indu… Read more >
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Forbes Best State for Business - NC Ranked No. 1
Forbes ranks North Carolina as the No. 1 Best State for Business for the third straight year (2017 was its first time on top). With one of the highest net migration rates in the U.S., people have been flocking to North Carolina for the past decade. The 2019 ranking looks at job growth, cost … Read more >
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Forbes states 'North Carolina is Fueling Start-Up Success'
The entrepreneurial talent and start-ups emerging from Research Triangle Park in North Carolina are impressive, and starting to have a staggering impact on the world we live in—from what we eat to the software we use and the social media we share with our friends.In a new Forbes a… Read more >
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Raleigh Company Listed on '10 Best Shark Tank' Moments of 2019
Whether you're a casual fan of Shark Tank or a devotee like this reporter, ABC's reality show provides a lot more than just business advice. Throughout its 11-year run, the program has inspired entrepreneurs to pursue their passions while showcasing moments of hilarity and humanity. Justin M… Read more >
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Microsoft to Expand in Wake County
Microsoft Corporation, a global leader in software, services, devices and solutions, is set to expand in Wake County, in the Town of Morrisville. Microsoft has had a presence in Raleigh, North Carolina since 2003 and will look to expand by adding 500 jobs with investment of $47.5 millio… Read more >
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PrecisionHawk Plans to Expand in Raleigh
Raleigh-based drone technology firm PrecisionHawk just announced a $32 million funder – led by venture investors such as Millennium Technology Value Partners, Third Point Ventures, Eastward Capital Partners and others. It’s cash the company plans to use to further expand in the m… Read more >
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Raleigh Listed as one of Inc. Magazines Surge Cities 2020
Inc. magazine released the 50 Best U.S. Cities for Starting a Business in 2020 as part of its Surge Cities 2020 feature. Raleigh has continuously been named a Surge City, and this year is no different. The article mentions our world-class research universities, the success of our unic… Read more >
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Southern Pride: A Guide to Raleigh's LGBTQ Scene
As part of our national media campaign, lifestyle reporter Annette Benedetti with Livability published an article featuring the Raleigh LGBTQ community, diverse and inclusive businesses, and community support resources. The article states "Raleigh offers the opportunity to gather with others… Read more >
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50 Cities with Abundant Housing & Jobs - Raleigh Ranked #8
GoBankingRates analyzed more than 500 cities with populations of at least 50,000, then used home listing data from Zillow to identify which cities experienced an increase in listings from September 2018 to September 2019. Raleigh came in at No. 8 with the following stats:- Number of new… Read more >
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