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New York Times Recognizes Raleigh for Innovation

The New York Times features a new report that documents the concentration of cutting-edge industries in a few coastal areas, and why lawmakers ought to be alarmed. The report done by Brookings Institution and Rob Atkinson of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation analyzes … Read more >

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NC State University Named a Hot Spot for 5G Innovation

Earlier this year, the Research Triangle region was selected to host the country’s third advanced wireless research facility. It’s part of a nationwide effort to explore avenues for improving wireless communication, led by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and jointly coordin… Read more >

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Raleigh is the No.2 Tech Town of 2019

The second annual CompTIA Tech Town Index takes a deep dive into metropolitan areas across the country and analyzes where companies are hiring, estimated projected job growth, median annual salary and the average cost of living. The result is a ranked list of the 20 top cities for tech … Read more >

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SAS Partners with NC State Plant Sciences to Grow Food Supply

With deep roots at NC State University, SAS has announced a new partnership with NC State Plant Sciences along with creating a new agricultural technology business unit. With the world's population expected to hit 10 billion by 2050, nurturing and growing a secure and sustainable food supply… Read more >

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New York Times Covers Research Triangle Park

When Research Triangle Park in North Carolina opened in 1959, its bucolic setting was considered a major selling point. With office buildings hidden behind grassy meadows and swaths of pine forest, the quiet development was viewed as a perfect spot for companies like IBM and RTI Internationa… Read more >

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Raleigh is the No. 10 Healthiest City in America

The MINDBODY Wellness Index ranks the health of the 50 top US cities (by population). How does the index rank them? A number of factors contribute to a city’s score, including how much locals prioritize wellness and ultimately invest in it (including fitness, beauty/grooming, and … Read more >

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FreshBooks – FinTech Firm Selects Raleigh for First U.S. Office

FreshBooks, a fast-growing fintech entrepreneurial company based in Canada and backed by banking giant JPMorgan Chase, is opening its first office in the US with HQ Raleigh serving as its host.The company, which focuses on accounting software and says it is the No. 2 player in that field amo… Read more >

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City of Raleigh Launches New Website

Raleigh is excited to announce that a completely new and improved RaleighNC.gov launched on 11/20/19. The effort has been years in the making, led by the Communications and Information Technology Departments, in collaboration with all departments citywide. The City’s website is the top… Read more >

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Wake Tech to Become HQ for National Entrepreneurship Organization

Wake Tech’s Western Wake Campus, in Cary, will become the new corporate headquarters for the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE). The organization, a national leader in promoting and supporting entrepreneurship through community colleges, began in 2002. … Read more >

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Raleigh's Walk West Mentioned in Inc. Article

The number of African American-owned businesses in America has ballooned in the past few years, increasing 37 percent between 2007 and 2012. While that overall growth is exceptional, some places served as prime breeding grounds for these entrepreneurs. Inc. Magazine released the Top States f… Read more >