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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Are you an existing or startup business in need of capital? BB&T Bank, City of Raleigh and The Support Center will discuss how to access capital through a bank vs. a non-traditional lender, the 5 C’s of Credit and how to qualify for a small business loan.
This event is free of charge! Lunch will be provided.
*Spanish Interpreter will be present at this event. Traductor(enEspanol) estara presentepara interpretarevento.
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Jim Hansen, Regional President of PNC Bank, talks about the positive momentum he sees in Raleigh and the importance of engaging new residents to help them become part of the community. He credits Raleigh for being a place where “entrepreneurs can come to build companies and have support and vibrancy around their workforce.” And in addition to its great weather, culture, and location, Jim appreciates that Raleigh offers access to a multitude of recreational activities which helps professionals balance work and family life.
Watch the videos to see why Raleigh works for local businesses.
James M. Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat, explains why, after an analysis of several cities, Raleigh was selected for the company’s headquarters. He describes the City as providing an excellent quality of life, including easy commutes to downtown, low cost of living, abundant educational opportunities, and fantastic local talent. James also discusses Raleigh’s business culture, noting that Red Hat benefits from being in a place where other entrepreneurial companies are located. He says that Raleigh “has a ton of momentum” as felt when walking down the streets, dining in restaurants, and talking to other business leaders who are considering locating here.
Watch the videos to see why Raleigh works for local businesses.
SunTrust Bank (NYSE: STI) has signed a deal to consolidate much of its financial services team in Raleigh into one building, taking a full floor of the new Midtown Plaza building that's under construction at North Hills.
Yet another entrepreneurial co-working space is coming to downtown Raleigh.
FLIGHT is a fund to propel urban projects—projects that'll make Raleigh awesome.
EmployUs provides a new way for companies to recruit employees, based on the premise that personal referrals are the best source of talent for corporate recruiters.
Raleigh ranks ninth among large U.S. cities for economic growth, according to a new report by personal financial website WalletHub.
The Wide Open Bluegrass FREE StreetFest is chock-full of music, dance, food, and activities to enjoy on Friday and Saturday!
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