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City to Host Information Sessions on Summer Job Opportunities
Damien Graham, Communications Director Prepared by: John Boyette Jr., Public Information OfficerFor more information: Robert Jones, Human Resources Department, 919-996-3570 or Robert.jones2@raleighnc.gov Nov. 28, 2016 City to Host Information Sessions on Summer Job Opportunities Du… Read more >
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Fuquay-Varina Manufacturer Proposes Expansion, Adding New Jobs
One of Fuquay-Varina’s largest employers plans to expand its Fuquay-Varina distribution operations that will bring 40 new jobs to the community by 2021. Bob Barker Company, a leader in manufacturing detention supply equipment is proposing a $4.15 million facility expansion of their Fu… Read more >
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North Carolina ranks as the #2 Best State for Business
Forbes released their annual Best States for Business list that measures which states have the best business climates and are poised to succeed in the future. North Carolina came in at number two right behind Utah and is the only state to appear in the top five of the For… Read more >
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Open-data Startup Competition to Catalyze Positive Community and Economic Impact
NC Datapalooza, an open-data startup competition, will take place on Monday, November 14. It’s an event that brings together coders, designers, entrepreneurs, the public and government to create positive change in the community through the use of open data. After ideation an… Read more >
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Bridging the Gap for the African-American Small Business Community
Existing African-American business owners or start-ups in need of capital for businesses can join Council Member Corey Branch and Wake County Commissioner & Chair, James West, for a business networking event and seminar to discuss small business lending and introduce Carolina Small Busin… Read more >
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Garner Technology Center Designated as AT&T Fiber Ready
Designation Reflects Presence of Fiber-Based, High-Speed Internet GARNER, N.C., Nov. 1, 2016 - As part of AT&T's continuing efforts to drive economic development and investment in North Carolina, AT&T* and representatives from the Town of Garner&#… Read more >
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2035 Fuquay-Varina Community Vision Land Use Plan Charrette
2035 Community Vision Land Use Plan Charrette What will Fuquay-Varina look like in the year 2035? If the past 20 years are any indication, it may look very different than it does today. Over the past 20 years, the Town of Fuquay-Varina’s population has grown from approximately 6,500 t… Read more >
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The Daily Meal Profiles Raleigh Restaurateurs Niall Hanley + Lionel Vatinet
What's in Store for Niall Hanley and His Guinness World Record Breaking Beer Garden? "Hanley is a jovial, charismatic, and passionate entrepreneur. One conversation (or/and drink) with him will have you feeling like you've been long-time friends, just catching up. That said, everyone in R… Read more >
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Lassiter Distilling Company Launches Lassiter’s North Carolina Rum
Launches flagship product (NC ABC Code 66415) in North Carolina North Carolina’s newest distillery sets grand opening of Knightdale location for Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Knightdale, NC, October 10, 2016 – Lassiter Distilling Company, North Carolina’s n… Read more >
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Wake County is Leading the State in Manufacturing Employment Growth
A newly released report from the North Carolina Association of Manufacturers and the North Carolina Chamber Foundation shows that manufacturing is critical to the state’s economy, with the contribution of that sector to the state’s gross product remaining one of the highest in th… Read more >
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