
News and Noteworthy
Is Raleigh Ready for the Future?
Is Raleigh a future-ready city? Check out a report from ThoughtLab and Hatch detailing 10 North American cities ready for whatever the future brings.
NC Ranks as Top Location for Female Entrepreneurs
See why North Carolina ranks as the 11th best state for female entrepreneurs.
Smithsonian of the South
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, featured in the CNN video, is the oldest established museum and one of the popular historic destination in North Carolina
Photo Credit: Chris Richman, Visit Raleigh
Where Are Millennials Moving? Raleigh.
Raleigh is a top 5 location for millennial movers and this group grew by more than 3% in 2021.
Large-Scale Events Return to Raleigh (and there’s no stopping us now)
Dreamville and other large-scale events are back full time in Raleigh.
(Photo Credit: Garrett Poulos)
New Report: Emerging Housing Markets Index
The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com® released the Fall 2022 Emerging Housing Markets Index, which revealed Raleigh, NC, as the #9 emerging market in America.
The Most Neighborly Cities in America
Raleigh, North Carolina, ranked sixth on Neighborly’s annual ranking and, notably, the only city to be named in the southeast!
Raleigh Tops Foreign Direct Investment List
Raleigh takes the ninth spot on a new ranking for foreign direct investment. How many foreign-owned firms are in the Triangle region? Hint: Over 500 but under 1,000.
Raleigh and Durham Named to Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities List
Raleigh and Durham took the fourth spot as a “power region” in a new report called “The American Growth Project” by the Kenan Institute.
Tech in the Triangle: Let the Numbers Speak
The annual NC Tech Innovation Index report is here! See how Raleigh, the Triangle region, and North Carolina stack up to other U.S. metros.
Raleigh Ranks as “Best City to Drive In”
In a recent report from WalletHub, Raleigh ranks as the number one "Best City to Drive In."
The Red Blog: Raleigh is a Top Place to Live in the US. Here’s Why.
Raleigh, NC, took the fourth spot on Money’s “Best Places to Live in 2022.” Read on to learn what makes Raleigh one of the best places to call home.
Triangle a ‘Shining Star’
Where does the Triangle region stand regarding a pending economic recession?
What We Heard at the Site Selectors Guild Fall Forum
Key takeaways from Kyle Touchstone after attending the Site Selectors Guild Forum.
New Development: Downtown South Entertainment District
New music venue planned for south of downtown Raleigh.
Generation Z and Raleigh, NC
We love all generations in Raleigh, especially generation Z. Read how we are preparing for the next generation of talent in Raleigh.
The Pulse of Downtown Raleigh
A city's pulse depends on many things, but the biggest is the believers behind it—the people. In terms of downtown Raleigh, there is a deep commitment to our downtown thanks to the dedication and support from key people, organizations, and businesses.
Director of RED Speaks on Panel about Downtown Raleigh
Kyle Touchstone, director for Raleigh Economic Development (RED) discussed Raleigh’s progress during the Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s State of Downtown pre-session.
Spotit Selects Raleigh for First U.S. Location
Spotit, a Belgium-based company that offers a portfolio of cybersecurity technologies and services, has selected Raleigh for its first U.S. location and has opened an office on NC State’s Centennial Campus.
Raleigh Ranks #1 Best City To Live in for Young Professionals
The ranking is based on a number of factors including affordability and strength of the local labor force. According to the study, recent grads have a wealth of working, moving, and lifestyle opportunities in Raleigh.