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How Diverse is Your City?
America's cities tend to be some of the most diverse places in the country, and they've become more diverse in recent years. Nearly 70% of the country's largest cities are more racially and ethnically diverse than they were in 2010, according to a U.S. News analysis. The change in urban dive… Read more >
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7 Reasons Why Both You and Your Wallet Will Love Raleigh, N.C.
Whether you're coming from a major city and hoping to slow down a bit or looking to move from a small town to a more happening locale, Raleigh, N.C. is ready to meet you in the middle. Raleigh pairs an easy lifestyle and low cost of living with endless activities and abundant opportunities,… Read more >
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Young, Smart, and On-the-Go: Top 10 Metros for Millennials Who Want to Relocate
Millennials currently make up the largest segment of the U.S. labor force. As such, any migration patterns—whether between rural and urban areas, downtown and suburbia, or metro-to-metro—will boost the talent pool of those on the winning side. COMMERCIALCafé set … Read more >
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City of Raleigh Issues RFI for 500+ Room Convention Hotel
The City of Raleigh has released a Request for Information (RFI) for an upper upscale, full-service convention hotel and a separate office/mixed-use building on two city-owned, prime vacant lots in the heart of downtown Raleigh, N.C. The goal of the RFI is to seek interested developers for t… Read more >
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Numbeo.com releases Current Quality of Life Index
Out of over 231 cities listed and ranked on purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, and more on Numbeo.com's 2020 Current Quality of Life Index. Raleigh listed as No.3. Read more >
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2020's Best & Worst Metro Areas for STEM Pro's
STEM workers are in fierce demand, and not just in the global epicenter of high tech known as Silicon Valley. According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analysis, STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — professions are expected to grow 8.8% between 2018 a… Read more >
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Raleigh Ranks Third Best City for Millennials to Relocate
The Raleigh metro area is one of the most attractive places for Millenials to relocate, according to an analysis from Commerical Cafe. Millennials— adults age 23 to 38—currently make up the largest portion of the workforce in the country. The study ranked Raleigh third in the cou… Read more >
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U-Haul Names Top 25 U.S. Growth Cities of 2019
The Raleigh-Durham corridor registers as the top Growth City in America last year, according to U-Haul data analyzing U.S. migration trends for 2019. Raleigh-Durham is growing, thanks in large part to the Research Triangle,” stated Kris Smith, U-Haul Company of Raleigh president. &ldqu… Read more >
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The Ascent & Nasdaq.com Cover Raleigh
The Ascent & Nasdaq.com covered 6 reasons why Raleigh, N.C. is the best place to raise a family on a budget. Noting Raleigh's high average salary range, low cost of living, incredible education (K-12/higher edu.), amenities, and culture, Raleigh is one of the best places for growing fami… Read more >
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Best Cities to Work From Home in 2020
The average U.S. worker travels about 27.1 minutes to work and spends $2,600 annually on commuting costs, according to the 2018 Census Bureau estimates and the Citi ThankYou Premier Commuter Index. Working from home represents an opportunity for workers to save both time and money while addi… Read more >
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