News and Noteworthy
Investing Today for Tomorrow
In Raleigh, business leaders are committed to planning for increased urban density and engaging in partnerships with public and private companies.
RED Attends BIO International Convention in San Diego
Every June, representatives from North Carolina attend the BIO International Convention to represent the local life science industry. This year, Executive Director Kyle Touchstone and a delegation of regional partners participated in the convention.
Best Places to Live for Quality of Life in the U.S.
It’s no surprise that Raleigh, NC, is one of the top five best places to live regarding quality of life.
The Best Cities to Move to In 2024
Citing factors like net migration, monthly income, climate, and the low crime rate, Raleigh is one of the most desirable locations for your relocation.
Insight: Raleigh’s Next Big Idea is Here
RED director Kyle Touchstone shares his thoughts on connecting DTR to Dix Park and the improved use of a major intersection close to downtown and less than a mile from Dix Park.
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Revitalizing DTR through Economic Development
Spectrum 1 interviewed RED director Kyle Touchstone to discuss how ongoing economic development and talent attraction initiatives revitalize “the heart of the capital city.”
See us in Southern Living
Southern Living released the 2024 ranking for “The South's Best Cities,” and Raleigh, NC, took the ninth spot (out of 25.)
2024’s Best U.S. Metros for Women in Tech
In 2024, Raleigh-Cary ranked as the second best metro (wedged between two CA cities) for “Women in Tech.”
Fintech is on the Rise
In Raleigh alone, over four thousand companies are driving +60k jobs that fall under fintech or “financial technology.”
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.”