Raleigh-Durham

Face off: Navigating the tech evolution at Research Triangle Park

Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read January 2024 —  In the evolving landscape of Research Triangle Park, IBM and Lenovo have been instrumental players in driving growth and innovation. IBM has leveraged the RTP’s rich educational resources, contributing to its position as a global hub for the company. Similarly, with

Face off: County managers reflect on regional advancements and future plans

Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read November 2023 — Lee and Chatham counties are making strides under the leadership of Lisa Minter and Dan LaMontagne, their respective county managers. In interviews with Invest:, they offered insights into the counties' contribution to the future of regional growth. Minter highlighted Lee County's

Adapting to change: CRE leaders discuss evolving office space

Writer: Eleana Teran 3 min read October 2023 — Raleigh-Durham's commercial real estate landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. The challenges of a changing urban economy have echoed in the region, especially in the office sector. Weaker overall demand for office spaces has resulted in a 23.1% decrease in office leasing

2023-12-08T15:35:56-05:00October 24th, 2023|Commercial Real Estate, Economy, Raleigh-Durham, Transportation|

Will legislation put the brakes on startup strength in Raleigh-Durham?

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read October 2023 — Raleigh-Durham's commitment to technological innovation has been making headlines, with new startups and funding rounds boosting the region's reputation as a cutting-edge technology hub.  A recent addition to the region’s success is Aampe, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup that recently announced

2023-12-08T16:21:28-05:00October 11th, 2023|Economy, Raleigh-Durham, Technology & Innovation|

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 traffic are top of mind for the airport’s current facilities and future plans.  The airport’s two terminals are designed to serve 16.5 million passengers, with current projections eclipsing that count

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, the future looks bright. This continued success and progression is noted throughout the second annual edition of Capital Analytics Associates’ Invest: Raleigh-Durham. Growth and dealing with the associated challenges will

2023-01-11T08:07:34-05:00December 14th, 2022|Economy, Press Release, Raleigh-Durham|

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 to Managing Partner Marshall Wall about the regional legal market, the firm’s initiatives for finding and retaining qualified staff and his forecasts for the growth and development of the Triangle.