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Merritt RDU Business Park

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Small-business grants you can apply for in March 2024
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February 27, 2024
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February 5, 2024
RDU lands new airline, international destination
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Cary, NC 27513

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Join @thecarychamber on April 24th at @prestonwoodcc to hear from Dr. Michael Walden on how Small Businesses are navigating the ever changing economy. Register at carychamber.com/events ...

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Apr 17

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Get yourself ready to compete in the @thecarychamber Member-Guest Golf Tournament with Lessons from the @prestonwoodcc Professional Golf Staff! Join for an hour-long golf lesson, then lunch at the Oak Room Buffet. The April clinic will take place on April 24th and will focus on putting. For more information and to register, visit carychamber.com/events ...

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Apr 16

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The @thecarychamber is hosting their Elected Officials Reception on April 18th in the Ballroom of The Umstead for an evening of networking. There is no formal agenda, simply an opportunity to connect with our local, state and national representatives. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks included. For more information, and register to attend, visit carychamber.com/events ...

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Apr 15

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Join @thecarychamber at this month’s Business of Women event on April 18th to hear from Divya Parekh, a 10-time #1 bestselling author and founder of The DP Group and Dreams Accelerator Inc. Learn about how to be unflinchingly yourself in the business world and embrace your authentic power. Visit carychamber.com/events to register! ...

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Apr 10

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Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and this year’s Launch Cary cohort has some exciting business concepts sure to keep Cary on the leading edge. Wake Tech’s 10-week Launch training gives budding entrepreneurs the educational foundation, collaboration, and networking opportunities to start and grow their businesses. We celebrated their hard work and accomplishments with a graduation ceremony last night where students were able to meet their mentor team. We are so proud and excited for the future successes this group is sure to achieve! ...

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Apr 9

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Spend the morning at @themaytoncary connecting with other @thecarychamber affiliated entrepreneurs and small business owners over a cup of coffee! Cary Chamber’s Solopreneur Alliance event is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on April 11th! Register at carychamber.com ...

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Apr 8

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The pandemic created a high demand for industrial space, which developers rushed to meet. As vacancy rates begin to creep up, the question today is what types of spaces are most in demand.

At the height of the industrial market boom, most developers and investors were in search of credit tenants to fill 100,000-plus square feet spaces. The underlying financial prowess of these large tenants makes them less risky tenants because they are much more likely to be able to continue paying rent in the event of a lease or market disruption.  But leasing to multiple smaller tenants can also reduce the risk of new development by allowing developers to diversify their portfolios. Using this model, developers can diversify not only through different companies, but also different industry sectors and lease expiration dates.

With so much development of large industrial product in the past two years, demand for smaller, flexible spaces for tenants may present an ongoing development opportunity for communities like Cary.  Companies seeking facilities in the 10,000 to 49,000 square foot range, or larger projects that require re-engineering or “right-sizing” due to funding constraints, are starting to look for space again.  It is my opinion that a community’s economy is stronger and more resilient if there is diversity in the employment, the industry sectors represented, and sizes of companies.  While some communities may focus on recruiting only the largest of corporations, Cary remains an attractive place for companies of all sizes.  This diversity offers residents many different career opportunities, and a place for developers to find success across all property types. For the full article, visit https://www.areadevelopment.com/AssetManagement/q1-2024/why-smaller-may-be-better-for-some-businesses.shtml ...

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Apr 5

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Cary has a number of co-working spaces, business incubators, and other resources to get your new venture off the ground. Cary’s newest co-working space, @caryfounded , is having its Grand Opening today from 6-8pm! If you are interested in attending, you can register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cary-founded-grand-opening-event-tickets-847260106787?aff=oddtdtcreator ...

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Apr 4

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At the end of March, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina @edpnc released its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting North Carolina’s economic development successes in 2023. North Carolina had a record-breaking year in 2022, and the state showed that it was able sustain that success in 2023. In 2024, we know Cary is ready to continue these successes! To read the full report, visit edpnc-annualreport.com ...

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Apr 1

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Join us April 3rd for an Economic Development Meeting at the Wake Stone Quarry! This is a limited capacity event, register at carychamber.com/events ...

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Mar 29

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North Carolina is the #1 state for business, with 10 Fortune 100 companies, 15 Fortune 500 companies, and 18 Global 1000 companies. To see which businesses found their home in NC, visit caryeconomicdevelopment.com ...

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Mar 27

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Cary and the region are recognized as a global leader in life sciences spanning the fields of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices. Visit caryeconomicdevelopment.com to learn more about what makes Cary great for the science community and science companies. ...

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Mar 22

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Arts, culture, and recreation are all part of what makes Cary so special for those who live here. Cary is a designated North Carolina Fit Community. With more than 30 public parks (including the new Downtown Cary Park), an 80-mile greenway system with six park trails, 11 greenway trails, three special-use facilities and eight staffed facilities, Cary residents find leisure in a number of physical activities. #caryeconomicdevelopment ...

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Mar 20

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Join @thecarychamber for a networking opportunity Thursday March 21st at Southern Tide. Enjoy some appetizers and beverages while connecting with other professionals from around the area at Business After Hours. Register at carychamber.com ...

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Mar 19

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On March 21st @thecarychamber is hosting Business of Women featuring Emily Green, Founder and CEO of @gracefulmarketing . Learn how to succeed in and outside of the office from a marketing and communications expert! Sign up at carychamber.com ...

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Mar 13

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The Brookings Institute released the 2024 Metro Monitor, a comprehensive tracker of economic growth in regional economies across the U.S. The tool tracks economic progress across 15 #growth, #prosperity, and #inclusion indicators.

This year’s Metro Monitor evaluates how regional economies have changed between 2012 and 2022 on the following indicators: growth, prosperity, overall inclusion, racial inclusion, and geographic inclusion. How does Raleigh perform when compared to other large metros?

The Raleigh metro is a leader among the 54 largest metros in the analysis.
· #2 in the growth indicator
· #6 for the prosperity indicator
· #4 for the geographic inclusion indicator

For the past several years, Wake County Economic Development has commissioned a study to examine the Raleigh metro’s economic prowess against the 100 top metros in the country. This study, conducted by Ted Abernathy, has demonstrated that year-over-year, the Raleigh metro is among the nation’s strongest, most competitive metros.

For more information on the Raleigh-Cary metro and Wake County, please see our Metro Comps study. ...

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Mar 13

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The March Solopreneur Alliance event is coming up this week! On March 14th from 8:00am to 9:00 am at The Mayton, enjoy some coffee and network with other @thecarychamber affiliated entrepreneurs and small business owners. Register for this event at carychamber.com ...

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Mar 12

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Did you know North Carolina ranks #4 in the nation for technology job growth and is home to five major military installations?
From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and robotics to gaming, North Carolina is committed to maintaining the technological advantage for the nation and our armed forces. Cary, NC is home to many of these corporations and perfectly positioned to take advantage of future growth in Defense Technology.
Public and private partnerships focused on developing and promoting cutting edge defense technologies, and our central location make Cary, NC an ideal location for national defense innovation. ...

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Mar 8

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#Repost @caryncgov with @use.repost
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We’re so proud to be in the top 10 of @southernlivingmag Best Cities on the Rise! Thank you to our wonderful citizens and neighbors for continuing to make Cary a place with a thriving arts and culture scene, excellent restaurants, a vibrant downtown, and more.

Spread the news and share what you love most about Cary. 💙

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Mar 5

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Join @thecarychamber for a joint Economic Development/Education meeting to discuss the workforce of the future.  Hear from business leaders and education system representatives as they discuss the current state of our talent pipeline and what will be required for our area to remain competitive going forward.

Moderator:

Tom White  -  Director, Economic Development Partnership at NC State University

Panelists:

Tonya Gaskin  -  HR Manager at Kellanova (formerly Kelloggs)

Jennifer Jones  -  Director, Organizational & Workforce Development, Diversity at WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Gail McDougal  - School-to-Career Specialist Wake County Public Schools

John Evans - Career Academy Director, Academy of Technology and Advanced Manufacturing at Cary High School

Ken Turner - Department Head, Simulation and Game Development Program at Wake Tech Community College

With Special Guest:

Kristie VanAuken - Special Advisor, Workforce Engagement at NC Department of Public Instruction

Visit carychamber.com to register! ...

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Merritt RDU Business Park

Merritt RDU Business Park

Small-business grants you can apply for in March 2024

More details emerge for 140-acre commercial project near RDU

NC TECH and MetLife Partner to Establish Center for Technology Workforce Innovation

RDU lands new airline, international destination

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