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How the Triangle’s Local Tech Talent is Impacting Commercial Real Estate

When people think about explosive city growth, they often think about the population increase and where everyone is going to live. Read more.  Read more >

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Raleigh-startup Adds Jobs & HQ Designation

Pendo, a growing technology company founded in Raleigh, will more than triple its local operations over the next five years, adding 590 jobs and investing $34.5 million in Wake County. Read more >

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Press Release from Gov. Cooper on Advance Auto Expansion

RALEIGH: Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE: AAP) will designate Raleigh as its corporate headquarters and expand operations in Wake County by adding up to 435 new jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. These roles will enable the company to add value for customers and share… Read more >

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Forbes Ranks NC #1 for Business

The Forbes Best States for Business ranking looks at 41 metrics across six main categories: business costs, regulatory environment, economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life. North Carolina was the only state to rank among the top 12 states in all six categories.  Read more >

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Raleigh Restaurant Featured on the Today Show

A Place at the Table a local restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, is founded by 27-year-old Maggie Kane. This restaurant allows customers to pay what they can, in order to help those struggling. Read more about Maggie Kane and her story here. Read more >

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The 10 Best Big Cities to Live in Right Now (Raleigh #2)

Raleigh recently ranked as the second-best big city to live in America alongside other metros such as Austin, TX, Virginia Beach, VA, and San Diego, CA.  Read more >

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Michael Haley Talks about Projects with WRAL TechWire

Michael Haley, Executive Director of WCED, and Senior Vice President of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce informed the media on the strong talent pipeline growing in the Triangle region. Read the full WRAL TechWire article. Read more >

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Bee Downtown Lands Leigh-Kathryn Bonner On Forbes 30 Under 30

Fourth-generation beekeeper, Leigh-Kathryn Bonner founded Bee Downtown in Durham, NC to save the dwindling honeybee population, while simultaneously providing corporations with a novel approach to sustainability. Read more >

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Jon Hayes, CEO of Raleigh-Born Company Pitches Start-Up to Shark Tank

Tune in to ABC this Sunday from 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT to watch local Raleigh entrepreneur pitch his company, Reward Stock to the Sharks. RewardStock provides personalized strategies to pay for travel with reward points. Read more >

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Raleigh Ranks as the 4th Best City for Veterans

Raleigh recently ranked as the 4th best city for veterans alongside other metros like San Antonio, TX, Lincoln, NE, and Arlington, TX. Read more >