Raleigh Economic Development

With space to breathe and room to grow, this #1 Best Performing Large City is anchored by a strong economy and a business-friendly mindset.

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In the heart of the historic Research Triangle region of North Carolina, there is a concentration of highly educated people who enjoy the benefits of a low-stress, high-reward lifestyle, with opportunities available across all sectors and welcoming communities that make it easy to call home.

An increasing number of people and companies are recognizing the benefits of living in a region with ample space to grow and fewer stresses from dense cities with overburdened infrastructure. Greater Raleigh is not your traditional urban city. Grounded by three surrounding cities — Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill — this trio can give you a wonderful life and a prosperous career.

Capital City
Access to federal, state and local lawmakers

NC State University
Leading public research university with 37,500 + students

RTP
7,000-acre research park
60,000+ employees

Dynamic Economic Hub
#2 Best Business Climate, Business Facilities, 2024

Business Powerhouse
#1 Place to Start a Business,
LendingTree, 2023

A Home for All
#2 Best Performing City in the U.S., Milken Institute, 2024

News and Noteworthy

News

Feb 19, 2026

The Heart of North Carolina Named Top Capital City

Feb 19, 2026

According to WalletHub, Raleigh, NC, is the second-best state capital. The heart of North Carolina scores well in median income, new construction, a younger population, restaurants, and entertainment.

Feb 19, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

Top 5: Milken Institute Best-Performing Large Cities

Feb 3, 2026

While Raleigh didn’t take home the number one spot (like we did last year), landing in the top five isn’t something to complain about. In fact, the opposite.

Feb 3, 2026

Welcome — We’re Glad You’re Here

Feb 3, 2026

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, North Carolina is one of the few states experiencing growth. Why? Jobs. Affordability. Education. Lifestyle.

Feb 3, 2026

Dec 19, 2025

Creating Wake with Business NC

Dec 19, 2025

Michael Haley, executive director of Wake County Economic Development, and Kyle Touchstone, director of Raleigh Economic Development, spoke with Business NC on a wide variety of subjects

Dec 19, 2025

Oct 22, 2025

Jewelers Mutual Group Opens Office in Raleigh

Oct 22, 2025

Why did the Jewelers Mutual Group CEO, Scott Murphy, select Raleigh? Talent? Innovation? Office Space? Read more.

Oct 22, 2025

Oct 21, 2025

Banking Headquarters Puts Raleigh on National Stage

Oct 21, 2025

As reported by the Triangle Business Journal, First Citizens Bank, headquartered in Raleigh, announced it will acquire 138 branches in the Midwest, Great Plains, and West regions of the U.S. from BMO Bank N.A. ("BMO Bank").

Oct 21, 2025

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