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During the last 30 years, growth in Raleigh, and the surrounding Research Triangle Region, has consistently and significantly outpaced the nation. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity and collaboration, North Carolina’s capital city has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation. It also happens to be a really nice place to live.
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Business Resource Guide
A new Business Resource Guide is available now for all those who need information about starting a new business.
"Small businesses are key to Raleigh's economy, I know first-hand how challenging starting a new business can be. This guide provides the information small business owners need to help make starting or growing their business a success."
- Mayor Nancy McFarlane
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Shop Local Raleigh - The Oakz
Shop Local Raleigh is all about promoting and supporting locally-owned, independent businesses. It’s about making your hard-earned money go further, fueling the local economy, and helping to preserve the unique character of Raleigh. As local economist Dr. Michael Walden puts it...
“buying local can be a ‘win-win’ for the retailer and for the economy at large.”
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Raleigh is Serious About Economic Development
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Raleigh is a 21st century city of innovation focusing on environmental, cultural and economic stability. In recent years, the Raleigh City Council has worked hard to implement changes that will promote economic development. In 2012, the city hired its first ever Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager, Derrick Minor. Economic Development Manager James Sauls came onboard in 2013 to provide leadership and direction for a comprehensive approach to economic development in Raleigh. During a retreat in January 2014, the Raleigh City Council took the first steps in a strategic planning process by identifying several strategic focus areas, including transportation and transit, and economic development and innovation.
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Forbes - Raleigh Leads The Best Places For Business and Careers 2014
Raleigh, N.C., ranks first this year, moving up from third in 2013.
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Merz North America to Establish Headquarters in Raleigh
Merz North America will establish its headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. The global pharmaceutical company – part of the Merz Pharma Group, with affiliates in 18 countries around the world – will move operations from current headquarters in Greensboro and from elsewhere in the U.S.
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City Council approves funding for local startups
Conversations with the small business and startup community generated consistent feedback from the entrepreneurs
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Meet the Raleigh company fueling Amazon's big smartphone launch today
Amazon will offer its first-ever smartphone, a Raleigh entrepreneur is breathing a big sigh of relief.
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The Top Cities for Female Entrepreneurs
Slowly but steadily, female business owners are carving their way into the business world.
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