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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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Wake County Economic Development March Recap
New & Expanding Companies: Brueprint Brewing Company | Apex | Brewery | New Brueprint Brewing Company, a brewery, is planning to open this spring on Perry Road. The brewery will be Apex's first handcrafted brewery and will feature a tap room. Draf… Read more >
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Raleigh Named a Top Ten Software Hotspot
Forbes released a report on America's top 10 software hotspot based on a study conducted by BW Research Partnership for the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. Raleigh ranked in at number 5. The rankings are based on eight metrics, divided into four categories: Conc… Read more >
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Holly Springs' first coworking space opens
BY KATHRYN TROGDON ktrogdon@newsobserver.com HOLLY SPRINGS Dave Macpherson, a business development consultant, used to drive every day from his home in Holly Springs to work at The Frontier, a co-working space in Research Triangle Park. But now Holly Springs has its own co-workin… Read more >
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Jason Cannon Named New Economic Development Director for Wake Forest
WAKE FOREST, NC – Wake Forest Town Manager Kip Padgett announced today that Jason Cannon has been selected as the town’s new Economic Development Director. Cannon is the first person to hold the position since the town assumed economic development responsibilities from the W… Read more >
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Economic Development February 2016 Recap
Recent Announcements Executive Director Adrienne Cole Awarded 2016 Women in Business Award Adrienne Cole, Wake County Economic Development's executive director, was awarded the Triangle Business Journal 2016 Women in Business Award. The Women in Business Awards program recognizes Triangle … Read more >
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Wake County Healthiest N.C. County
County Health Rankings, released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, has Wake County as the healthiest N.C. county for 2016. This is an annual report in which Wake County consistently stays as a top two contender for the healthie… Read more >
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