Raleigh-Durham

Heightened conversation and action around years-old zoning reforms

Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Almost two years after passing landmark zoning reforms, some Raleigh residents now call the move illegal. ...
North Carolina Senate passes bipartisan Medicaid expansion agreement
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — This week, the North Carolina Senate passed a bipartisan agreement to expand Medicaid to low-income adults,...
What’s on the horizon for VinFast
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — With the recent delivery of VinFast’s first vehicles in the U.S....
More jobs coming to the Triangle region
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read February 2023 — Fidelity Investments, the Boston-based firm, is on a hiring spree and...
Airport’s recovery and growth prompts questions over future development
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read February 2023 — As demand continues to recover for Raleigh-Durham International Airport, congestion and...
Eli Lilly to expand its RTP campus with an additional $450 million investment
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  January 2023 — Eli Lilly is expanding its RTP campus. Another 100 jobs are...
Future growth and investment prioritized at Invest: Raleigh-Durham 2022-2023 launch conference
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Face Off: County officials chart a course for 2023
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read January 2023 — Local government is on the frontline of economic and community development. Invest: spoke...
Face Off: The Triangle’s rural counties talk growth and balance
Writer: Liz Palmer 4 min read December 2022 — The spotlight on the Triangle continued to expand in 2022, and...
Spotlight On: David Ellis, County Manager, Wake County
2 min read December 2022 — David Ellis, county manager of Wake County, spoke with Invest: and shared his thoughts...
Invest: Raleigh-Durham’s in-person Launch Conference to celebrate regional economic wins
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read December 2022 — The Triangle has had another banner year and, while challenges remain,...
Spotlight On: Marshall Wall, Managing Partner, Cranfill Sumner LLP
2 min read December 2022 — Cranfill Sumner LLP provides the Triangle with corporate and personal legal services. Invest: spoke...
Spotlight On: Tyler Evans, Franchise Owner, Venture X
2 min read December 2022 — Tyler Evans, franchise owner for hospitality-centered flex office and coworking provider Venture X, spoke...
Preserving community banking while tackling uncertainty
Writer: Liz Palmer 4 min read December 2022 — Invest: recently sat down with community banking leaders to discuss the...
Spotlight On: Charles Lattuca, President & CEO, GoTriangle
2 min read November 2022 — GoTriangle serves as the regional transit system for the wider Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. In...
Spotlight On: Kevin Walker, Head of Credit Suisse Raleigh, Credit Suisse
2 min read November 2022 — With the mix of companies moving to the Raleigh-Durham region and the infrastructure investments...
NC legislature delays Medicaid expansion, healthcare sector weighs in
Writer: Liz Palmer 3 min read November 2022 — Many healthcare leaders believe the expansion of Medicaid remains a part...
Congress up for grabs as Republicans secure a win in North Carolina
  Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read November 2022 — As the dust begins to settle after election night, North...
Spotlight On: James Day, General Manager – Carolinas, Cigna
2 min read November 2022 — Raleigh-Durham’s healthcare landscape is as dynamic as its demographic and economic growth. James Day,...
Spotlight On: Jerry Bowen, President – Southeast Market, Comerica Bank
2 min read October 2022 — The economic slowdown will likely impact areas like capital spending and mergers and acquisitions,...
Spotlight On: Timothy Humphrey, NC Senior State Executive | RTP Senior Location Executive, IBM – RTP
2 min read October 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Timothy Humphrey, senior site executive of IBM’s Raleigh office,...
Preserving and enhancing the Triangle’s green spaces
Writer: Liz Palmer 3 min read October 2022 — The Raleigh-Durham region ranks highly on multiple quality of life reports,...
Spotlight On: Reid Smith, Founder & CEO, RiverWild
2 min read October 2022 — RiverWild is a real estate company, but it is not just about selling or...
How office design is key to helping bring back employees
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read October 2022— With companies looking to bring employees back to the office, employers are...
Spotlight On: Vlad Rozanovich, SVP & President, Lenovo – North America
2 min read October 2022 — Lenovo is a global technology company providing “smarter technology for all” by offering the...
Marrying tradition and modernization: Defining the chamber of the future
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read October 2022 — As the business environment evolves, supporting key market players, like chambers...
Spotlight On: Craig Humphrey, President & COO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company
2 min read October 2022 — President and COO of FirstCarolinaCare Craig Humphrey spoke with Invest: and discussed the action...
Spotlight On: Keith Wallace, Leasing & Business Development – North Carolina Region, Merritt Properties
2 min read September 2022 — Keith Wallace, leasing and business development for Merritt Properties, spoke with Invest: about what...
Constructing Johnston County’s workforce development pipeline
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read September 2022 — Johnston County’s leaders are defining the region’s next chapter by addressing...
Raleigh’s real estate: An area guide to the growth and growing communities
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read  September 2022— New residents have been coming to Raleigh and the Triangle region for...
Spotlight On: Bill King, President & CEO, Downtown Raleigh Alliance
2 min read September 2022 — North Carolina’s Downtown Raleigh Alliance is a non-profit organization whose mission is dedicated to...
Spotlight On: Tim Gabel, President & CEO, RTI International
2 min read September 2022 — Invest: spoke with Tim Gabel, president and CEO of independent nonprofit research institute RTI...
Partnerships playing a prominent role in Triangle’s emerging healthcare landscape
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read September 2022 — Specialty healthcare providers are adjusting to a new equilibrium in a...
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Spotlight On: Charlie Wilson, President, CT Wilson Construction Company
2 min read September 2022 — In an interview with Invest:, Charlie Wilson, CEO of CT Wilson Construction, talked about...
Spotlight On: Johnson Akinleye, Chancellor, North Carolina Central University
2 min read September 2022 — The key differentiator for NC Central University is in its ability to establish strong...
Face Off: Optimistic projections for future of North Carolina’s sports industry
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read September 2022 — Sports entertainment is a key part of most states’ economies, and...
Spotlight On: John Gonella, Regional Market Leader – Carolinas, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC
2 min read August 2022 — Hiring an experienced CPA has become so difficult that John Gonella, regional market leader...
Triangle’s postsecondary leaders assess affordability
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read August 2022 — As the education sector digests President Joe Biden’s decision to move...
Spotlight On: Scott Levitan, President & CEO, Research Triangle Park
2 min read August 2022 — Research Triangle Park (RTP) is an innovation community campus situated in the middle of...
Spotlight On: Jim Holmes, Managing Partner, Sentinel Risk Advisors
2 min read July 2022 — Jim Holmes, managing partner for Sentinel Risk Advisors, spoke with Invest: about what has...
Managing client expectations in Raleigh’s real estate arena
Writer: Liz Palmer 3 min read August 2022 — Among continued discourse on how the real estate market is adapting...
Spotlight On: Jeff Brovet, Managing Partner, TJT
2 min read August 2022 —  Jeff Brovet, managing partner for TJT, spoke with Invest: and discussed what he sees...
Jim Allan
Spotlight On: Jim Allen, President & Broker, The Jim Allen Group | Coldwell Banker HPW
2 min read June 2022 — President of The Jim Allen Group, Jim Allen covered a lot of ground with...
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Triangle real estate leaders interpret drop in new home sales
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read June 2022 — A May report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...
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Spotlight On: Evan Duff, President, North Carolina Wesleyan University
2 min read June 2022 — In 2022, North Carolina Wesleyan College took a major step forward in becoming NC...
John Powell
Spotlight On: John Powell, President, Phoenix Commercial Properties
2 min read June 2022 — Phoenix Commercial Properties closed the books last year as their best on record. Despite...
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All aboard: S-rail, other Raleigh transportation updates on the way
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read June 2022 — The impact of President Joe Biden’s Federal Infrastructure Bill has begun...
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Spotlight On: Carlos Liriano, Board Chair, North Carolina Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2 min read June 2022 — Invest: was joined by Carlos Liriano, board chair of the North Carolina Hispanic Chamber...
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Raleigh-Durham continues bringing in young professionals
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read May 2022 — With the opportunity for professional development, high quality lifestyle, a welcoming...
Invest: Raleigh-Durham 2022 set for deep dive into region’s successes and challenges
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read May 2022 — Invest: Raleigh-Durham is back for a second edition after a successful...
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Intertwining creativity with higher education
Institutions of higher education have been forced to incorporate a high degree of innovation and creativity into their offerings to...
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Higher ed is keeping up with Raleigh-Durham’s growth
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read April 2022 — The higher education institutions of Raleigh-Durham are rising to the challenge...
Brian Ralph
Student success continues to inform change within higher education
Creative thinking is more integral to higher education than it has been ever before. Brian Ralph, president of William Peace...
Jim Allen
The essential role of creativity
https://youtu.be/QTa-0m_UDWs While the residential market remains red hot, concerns over inflation and other market factors have real estate deals being...
Pam Hemminger
Problem solving through creative solutions
https://youtu.be/nGOXfT6_MEk   As a local leader, finding creative solutions to resolve lingering challenges is par for the course. Pam Hemminger,...
Population boom leaves Triangle residents scrambling for affordable homes
Writer: Caty Hirst 2 min read April 2022 — The Triangle region is booming, with a population that has grown...
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North Carolina institutions amp up affordable education efforts
Writer: Jerrica DuBois 2 min read March 2022 — The cost of higher education is a constant battle for students...
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Announcement of pay cuts sparks concerns of equity and affordability
Writer: Caty Hirst 2 min read March 2022 — Technology firms continue to relocate to the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area, citing...
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Real estate across Raleigh-Durham remains robust
Writer: Joshua Andino  2 min read  January 2022 — The Triangle’s real estate market remains robust, with a number of...
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Will omicron spoil spring?
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read January 2022 — With the rapid spread of the omicron COVID-19 variant, colleges and...
ESG and DEI
Triangle leaders on embracing ESG and DEI
Writer: Joey Garrand 2 min read December 2021— With the influx of new residents into the Triangle market comes a...
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Population growth accelerates healthcare expansion in the Triangle
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read November 2021 — As the Triangle region continues to attract more residents, prestigious healthcare...
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Financial institutions set sights on the Triangle market for expansion
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez  2 min read October 2021— Despite the challenges of the last 19 months, the Triangle has  remained...
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Spotlight On: Vlad Rozanovich, SVP, Lenovo, and President, North America International Sales Organization, Lenovo
2 min read October 2021 — Lenovo, a global leader in technology and innovation, has one of its two global...
Spotlight On: Mike Hewitt, President & CEO, vTestify
2 min read October 2021 — vTestify provides software to the legal industry that simplifies workflows and makes remote proceedings...
America needs housing. Lots of it.
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read September 2021 — There is a housing crisis in the United States. Unlike the...
Jeffrey Pfeifer LexisNexis North America
Spotlight On: Jeffrey Pfeifer, Chief Product Officer, LexisNexis North America
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read September 2021 — In a wide-ranging conversation with Invest:, Chief Product Officer of LexisNexis...
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Spotlight On: Matt Leerberg, Office Managing Partner – Raleigh, Fox Rothschild
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read September 2021 — Raleigh-Durham is consolidating its standing as a highly attractive legal market....
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Invest: Raleigh-Durham launch conference looks at what’s next for the region
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read September 2021 — Innovation and economic development abound for the Triangle market as the...
Responding to the shortage of skilled labor in the market
Writer: Alejandro Sanchez 2 min read September 2021— Skilled labor shortages continue to be a nationwide challenge that has been...
Charles Lattuca
Spotlight On: Charles Lattuca, President & CEO, GoTriangle
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read September 2021 — The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle is anticipating strong and constant population growth...
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Regional leaders to discuss the Triangle’s real estate development prowess
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August 2021 — The Raleigh-Durham market’s long-seeded embrace of technology, education and innovation has...
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Regional leaders to discuss the Triangle’s business prowess
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read August 2021 — Throughout the pandemic, Raleigh-Durham’s regional economy has been an example of...
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Face Off: Reflecting on the current state of the industry
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July  2021 — With vaccine availability increasing mobility and events resuming, travel is expected...
Kevin Leder
Spotlight On: Kevin Leder, Managing Partner, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read July 2021 — CliftonLarsonAllen LLP is a professional services network and the eighth-largest accountancy...
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Name, image and likeness rule changes mean entrepreneurial opportunities for student-athletes
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read July 2021 —  While college sports have historically been a lucrative business for educational...
Jim Allen
Spotlight On: Jim Allen, President & Broker, The Jim Allen Group
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read July 2021 — Raleigh-Duram’s insatiable real estate demand is close to depleting inventory, stretching...
Triangle leaders
The wild, wild Triangle
Writer: Joey Garrand 4 min read July 2021 — The Raleigh-Durham region is one of the hottest residential hubs in...
Donald Gintzig
Spotlight On: Donald Gintzig, President & CEO, WakeMed Health & Hospitals
2 min read July 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, Donald Gintzig, president and CEO of WakeMed Health &...
Johnson Akinleye
Spotlight On: Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D., Chancellor, North Carolina Central University
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read July 2021 —  After the pandemic, today’s K-12 generation may now find it harder...
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Face off: The show is ready to go on in the Triangle
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read July  2021 — The Raleigh-Durham entertainment and events sector is once again ready to...
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Spotlight On: Paulette Dillard, Dean, Shaw University
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read June 2021 — Though not foreign to online instruction, Shaw University was keen to make...
Jacques Gilbert
Spotlight On: Jacques Gilbert, Mayor, Town of Apex
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas   2 min read June 2021 —  The town of Apex knows it has that “wow factor” as...
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Rising tide lifts all ships: Wake towns experience healthy growth despite ongoing pandemic
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read June  2021- As the aftermath of the pandemic continues to rearrange and disrupt the...
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What will the future of business travel look like? NC business leaders sound off
Writer: Felipe Rivas  2 min read June 2021 — The adoption of remote work has been one of the major...
Spotlight On: Jon Rufty, Owner & President, Rufty Homes
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read June 2021 — Jon Rufty, the owner and president of Rufty Homes, is ready...
Greater Raleigh
Architectural leaders share their outlook for the Triangle
Writer: Joey Garrand 4 min read June 2021 — Construction spending in the United States is pushing all-time highs, with...
Spotlight On: Steve Hepler, Raleigh Office Leader, LS3P
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read June 2021 — Raleigh-Durham and Chapel Hill boast education heavyweights and a competitive edge...
Amy Carroll
Spotlight On: Amy Carroll, President & Principal, TradeMark Properties
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read June 2021 — Raleigh-Durham’s commercial real estate has gone through a seismic shift in...
Spotlight On: Lee Hogewood, Managing Partner Raleigh Office, K&L Gates LLP
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read May 2021 — Managing Partner at K&L Gates Lee Hogewood says some of the...
Pam Hemminger
Spotlight On: Pam Hemminger, Mayor, Town of Chapel Hill
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 —  A new era is coming to the Town of Chapel Hill...
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport expands services and leads the Triangle’s recovery
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read May 2021 — While the Raleigh-Durham International Airport still sits below pre-pandemic numbers, the...
Spotlight On: Tanner Holland, President & CEO, McDonald York Building Company
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — In an interview with Invest:, Tanner Holland, president and CEO of...
Spotlight On: Taylor Vaughn, Market President, United Bank
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read May 2021 — United Bank is a subsidiary of United Bankshares, Inc. (UBSI) and...
Dr. Evan D. Duff
Spotlight On: Dr. Evan Duff, President, North Carolina Wesleyan College
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read April 2021 — North Carolina Wesleyan College is a private Methodist liberal arts college...
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Apple announces new campus in Raleigh as part of $1 billion investment in NC
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read April 2021 — Apple has announced a new campus in Raleigh as part of...
Spotlight On: Lisa Chapman, President, Central Carolina Community College
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas 2 min read April 2021 — President of Central Carolina Community College Lisa Chapman believes a community...
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Triangle office market expected to rebound this year
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read April 2021 — Is the office market in the Triangle primed for a comeback?...
Triangle’s banking sector grows as employees await an ambiguous return to office
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read April 2021 — The Triangle region is proving favorable for the banking industry as...
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Spotlight On: Marshall Stein, Shareholder & Construction Specialty Practice Leader, Elliott Davis
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read March 2021 — Elliott Davis offers a wide range of accounting, tax, assurance and...
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Grocery store chains compete to be the cream of the crop in the Triangle
Writer: Catie Schwartzman 2 min read March 2021 — Challenging the Raleigh-Durham staple grocery chains is a daunting task for...
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Gov. Cooper lays out vision for state’s recovery, long-term future
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2020 — Could a more than $55 billion budget over the next two...
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Spotlight On: J. Bradley Creed, President, Campbell University
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read March 2021 — Campbell University is a private, faith-based university with historic ties to...
Home prices on the upswing in North Carolina
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2021— The housing boom happening in Sun Belt cities is a bright spot...
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Spotlight On: Dr. Bill Fulkerson, Executive Vice President, Duke University Health System
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read March 2021 — The vast Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill health sector is supported by a research...
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Spotlight On: George York, President & CEO, York Properties
Writer: Max Crampton-Thomas  2 min read March 2021 — Raleigh-Durham is primed for strong growth for the foreseeable future, according...
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Research Triangle beefs up its esports advantage
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read March 2021 — The gaming industry is no longer child’s play and the Research...
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Recent corporate expansions highlight Research Triangle’s dynamic workforce
Writer: Felipe Rivas   2 min read February 2021 —It’s been a strong start to the year as far as corporate...
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Capital Analytics expands North Carolina presence with release of Invest: Raleigh-Durham 2021
Writer: Felipe Rivas 2 min read February 2020 — Following an exceptionally positive response from the local and international business...

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Live Local Act to provide millions in affordable housing across Florida
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read March 2023 — Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Live Local Act yesterday, promising millions...
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2 min read March 2023 — Invest: caught up with Melissa Seixas, Florida president of Duke Energy, to discuss how...
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Spotlight On: Anna Roach, Executive Director & CEO, Atlanta Regional Commission
2 min read March 2023 — Invest: spoke with Anna Roach, executive director and CEO at Atlanta Regional Commission, about...
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Reevaluating and reconsidering the needs and uses of office space
Writer: Gabriela Enamorado 2 min read March 2023 — As the hybrid model of work continues to grow in popularity...