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Ken Atkins, CEcD

Vice President
919.664.7041
katkins@raleighchamber.org
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Economic Development Forum Quickly Approaching!

While the rest of the nation is slowly awakening from its economic slumber, Wake County is one of 14 major markets, out of 102, that now has more jobs than it did prerecession.  The combined announcements of MetLife and Ipreo Holdings will bring 1,450 jobs to Wake County, solidifying that the Greater Raleigh area is a top location for companies to relocate and expand. 

April 19, 2013 |
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Triangle Commercial Real Estate Market Forecast

At NAI Carolantic, we pride ourselves in making accurate real estate forecasts.  Last year, we predicted the year would end with positive absorption and rental rates would hit bottom. We were correct in our prediction and reported declining vacancy in all product types with the exception of two geographic submarkets.

March 12, 2013 |
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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.

February 27, 2013 |
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Fuel for the future

Using natural gas as a vehicle fuel is nothing new.  In the United States, it’s been a transportation fuel since World War II.

February 18, 2013 |
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NC Engine roaring with ultra-high speed

We live in a world of acronyms and some are better than others. But you have to give credit to the minds that gave rise to the latest acronym to hit the Triangle:   NCNGN. The brilliance is in the pronunciation:  NC Engine – get it?

February 12, 2013 |