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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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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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