
News and Noteworthy
The Hottest U.S. Housing Markets (hello, NC)
Three MSAs in North Carolina top the list due to strong buyer demand and relatively high affordability.
Milken Institute:Best-Performing (Large) Cities
For the 12th year in a row, Raleigh ranked in the Milken Institute's annual report featuring the top 20 best-performing large metro areas.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
Quartz, an online publication for people in business, ranked Raleigh as one of the U.S. cities with the fastest job growth in the U.S.
Real Estate Underway in the Triangle
There’s no question that major investment is happening in Raleigh… Right now.
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Global Luxury Watch Brand Selects Raleigh for Expansion
Audemars Piguet, the Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer based in Le Brassus, Switzerland, announced today plans to invest $22 million and create 105 new jobs in Raleigh.
Best City for First-Time Homebuyers is…
Consumer Affairs recently named “Raleigh-Cary” the best city for first-time homebuyers.
Top 10 Markets to Watch
The report details trends that may disrupt traditional real estate growth, such as hybrid work, AI, and the reinventing of downtowns.
$1 Billion to Connect Major Metros
On Monday, December 4, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined state and city officials to announce $1 billion to connect Raleigh and Richmond with a new passenger rail route.
The Raleigh Vibe
What do we share with site selectors and companies considering a relocation or expansion in Raleigh?
Raleigh is Number One (again!)
The report says it (Raleigh, NC) “holds solid scores in our three categories — business climate, entrepreneurship, and local economy — and places 25th or better in six of the nine individual metrics.”
Update: Bus Rapid Transit in Raleigh
Construction began Tuesday, Nov. 7, on North Carolina’s first bus rapid transit (BRT) line in Raleigh.
Global Pharmaceutical Company to Expand Operations
Indivior Inc., a global pharmaceutical company pioneering life-transforming treatment for substance use disorders and other serious mental illnesses, will invest and expand operations in Raleigh.
The Best City for Veterans to Live
Veterans are an important part of the fabric of any community, and it is an honor to serve them in Raleigh!
More than just the ‘City of Oaks’
Raleigh is here to stay! Taking the ninth spot on the 25 Most Neighborly Cities in America, Raleigh offers a high quality of life and a sense of community for all.
A Dream Destination
Where are people looking to move? A new report from Coldwell Banker Real Estate says Raleigh, North Carolina, is on the list.
Omni Hotel to Join Raleigh’s Skyline
The Omni Hotel chain joins Raleigh during a time of fast growth. The convention center and PNC Arena will go through a massive expansion in the coming years.
The Fastest Growing Place(s)
Raleigh and Durham were recently ranked by the U.S. News and World Report in the top 25 fastest-growing places in the U.S. Why? Read on.
A Major Differentiator
What makes a thriving innovation hub? A recent article in Business Facilities outlined the factors that make a region a “hub” for innovation.
RED Launches Business Recruitment Campaign
Raleigh Economic Development Launches Business Recruitment Campaign