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WalkMe Inc. Establishes Regional Headquarters in Raleigh
Plans to create hundreds of jobs in Wake County over the next few years RALEIGH, N.C. – May 24, 2016 – Wake County Economic Development (WCED) and the City of Raleigh Office of Economic announced today that WalkMe Inc., a leading software company from Silicon Valley, h… Read more >
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Raleigh's a 'Best City for Jobs' in 2016
Raleigh recently came in ninth on Forbes ‘Best Cities for Jobs in 2016’ list. The study noted that the health of the American economy looks very different depending on where you live and right now growth belongs to the tech centers, like Raleigh, and the Sun Belt. Accor… Read more >
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Raleigh a Best City for Starting a Career in 2016
Raleigh landed on Forbes ‘Best and Worst cities For Starting A Career’ list as a best city to start a career. For the piece, Forbesreferenced personal finance site WalletHub’s study of the 150 most populous cities in America. The study evaluated these ci… Read more >
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NC is the #2 Best State for Business and Careers
According to Forbes North Carolina is the second-best state to do business, falling right behind Utah who was ranked number one. North Carolina is the only state to appear in the top five every year of the Best States study. According to Forbes, The state boasts a strong labor force and busi… Read more >
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Economic Development March 2016 Recap
Recent Announcements 2016 Economic Development ForumThe 2016 Economic Development Forum featured Jeff Hoffman, co-founder of Priceline.com, serial entrepreneur, and advisor to the State Department, United Nations, and White House on economic growth initiatives focused on entrepreneursh… Read more >
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Will N.C. Cities Embrace Regional Transportation Plan?
Next City published "Will N.C. Cities Embrace Regional Transportation Plan?" The story highlights Raleigh and the region's rapid growth, and the strategic planning and investment being made to ensure that our great quality of life remains, for all citizens. The ar… Read more >
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Will N.C. Cities Embrace Regional Transportation Plan?
Next City published "Will N.C. Cities Embrace Regional Transportation Plan?" The story highlights Raleigh and the region's rapid growth, and the strategic planning and investment being made to ensure that our great quality of life remains, for all citizens. The article … Read more >
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Developer plans to revive $50 million commercial mixed-use project in Fuquay-Varina
Fuquay-Varina prepares for gateway project; Developer plans to revive $50 million commercial mixed-use project In late 2013, the Fuquay-Varina Town Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for approximately 50 acres of Industrial Zoned property to new zoning that will allow for R… Read more >
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One of 'America's Top Boom Towns' is 30 minutes from Raleigh
A report from Realtor.com highlights 10 towns across the country that show the strongest growth in jobs, household formation and housing starts. Counted among some of the largest U.S. metros is Rolesville, which is the only North Carolina town to make the list. The report says, "Rolesville… Read more >
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Creative Jobs Help Drive Raleigh's Economy
City Lab released a list of Top Ten Metros with creative-in-traded employment. Raleigh was ranked #4 where creative-in-traded jobs make up 21.3% of employment. The leading center for creative-in-traded employment was Sane Jose. Creative-in-Traded refers to employees in creative occupations i… Read more >
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