To view a full list of rankings, download our rankings flyer.
News & Rankings
News
Raleigh named to Forbes "Fastest Growing Cities" list for 2016
Raleigh made Forbes "Fastest Growing Cities" list for 2016. The ranking was based on more than just population growth, but also economic growth for the regions. Forbes analyzed the 100 most populous metropolitan statistical areas based on several equally weighted metrics. The metrics were as… Read more >
SHARE
Blog
Raleigh lands on Forbes America's 20 Best Cities for Young Professionals in 2016 list
Raleigh has landed on Forbes America's 20 Best Cities for Young Professionals in 2016. Forbes notes that recent college graduates have an easier time finding jobs than in the midst of the Great Recession, but are still graduating with burdensome student loans meaning they need affordable and… Read more >
SHARE
News
Raleigh Announced as a TechHire City by President Obama
Official Announcement from The White House - Office of the Press Secretary This Friday, the President is traveling to Austin, Texas to visit South by Southwest—a gathering of our most creative thinkers, coders, makers, and entrepreneurs from across the country—because he recogni… Read more >
SHARE
News
Economic Development January 2016 Recap
New & Expanding Companies Peak 10 | Raleigh | Software/IT | Expanding National IT infrastructure and cloud services provider Peak 10, Inc. has opened its third data center facility in Raleigh. The expansion is a response to demand for Peak 10's managed services and data center… Read more >
SHARE
News
Executive Director 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. According to the Triangle Business Journal, The Women in Business Awards program recognizes Triangle women who have proven to be dyna… Read more >
SHARE
News
Wake County Economic Development Site Assessment Program Kicks Off Second Phase
Uncovers 13 percent of unused land in Wake County for industrial development RALEIGH, N.C. – Feb. 25, 2016 – Wake County Economic Development (WCED) officially kicked off the second phase of its Site Assessment Program this week. In the Program’s inaugural year, 5,000… Read more >
SHARE
News
​CAMPO Awards Town of Fuquay-Varina $5.3 Million Grant
Today, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) awarded Fuquay-Varina federal grants in the amount of $5.3 million to be used for three roadway projects currently in progress in several phases. This is the largest combination of grant awards the town has received sin… Read more >
SHARE
Blog
Greenfield South Business Park Designated as AT&T Fiber Ready
GARNER, NC, February 10, 2016 — As part of AT&T’s continuing efforts to drive economic development and investment in North Carolina, AT&T* and representatives from Greenfield South Business Park and Garner Economic Development today announced that Greenfiel… Read more >
SHARE
Blog
Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and Wake County Economic Development Host Cleantech Delegation at DistribuTECH
Showcasing the Triangle’s role as top cleantech cluster at world’s leading smart grid trade show RALEIGH, N.C. – Feb. 9, 2016 – The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) and Wake County Economic Development (WCED) this week will take a regional delegation t… Read more >
SHARE
News
Economic Development December Recap
Municipal Updates Apex Apex Passes Transportation Bond Referendum In the recent November election, a Transportation Bond Referendum was passed for the Town of Apex. The $15 million bond will go toward the completion of the Apex Peakway, resurfacing roads and the building/extending of … Read more >
SHARE