Quality of Place

2 of the Top 10 All-American Cities for 2013 (Dunn, Garner)

# 6 City for Recent College Graduates (Raleigh)

Top 10 City for Newlyweds to Live and Work In (Raleigh)

# 15 Fittest City in America (Raleigh-Cary, MSA)

Research Triangle Region Employment Grows by 36,447 in 2012, Continuing Two-year Recovery

Research Triangle Region employment grew by 36,447 in 2012, more than double the 2011 figure, continuing a two-year recovery.

#9 Best City to Raise a Family in America (Raleigh)

#19 Urban Destination For Nature-Lovers (Raleigh)

# 1 Tastiest Town in the South (Durham)

Never Marry a Girl Who Doesn’t Like Bob Dylan

The words of the great philosopher Bob Dylan echo in my mind as I watch the video we are releasing today.

Come gather 'round people wherever you roam and admit that the waters around you have grown. And accept it that soon you'll be drenched to the bone. If your time to you is worth savin', then you better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a stone. For the times they are a-changin'.

# 2 "Safest-Feeling" City in America (Raleigh)

Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster Launches Smart Transportation Industry Focus

MetLife Announces a Major Investment in Wake County

National media outlets agree – the Triangle has it all!

As 2013 is off to a strong start, so goes the positive news coverage for the Triangle. Major institutions, media outlets and industry associations all over the country are realizing why the Triangle is such a unique and amazing place to live, work, play and learn.

#2 Best Place to Start a Business in 2013 (Raleigh)

# 5 Best City to Find a Date for Valentine's Day (Raleigh)

#9 Best City for Single Women to Move for Love (Durham)

# 2 Best Company to Work for in America (SAS)

Looking to the Future While Preserving the Past

Cary, North Carolina is in the midst of a downtown revitalization effort.  Town leaders are focused on the core of this community and looking to bring new investments and vitality to central Cary.

# 11 Healthiest Cities for Women (Raleigh)