RTP headlines: Cannabis startup; 102 Durham jobs; NC 2nd in solar; $1.75B for Quintiles deal; $100M tech diversity fund

In our latest roundup of RTP related technology and life science news from other regional publications:

• Raleigh cannabis-targeted startup embarks on $1.1 million fund drive

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http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/blog/techflash/2016/09/raleigh-cannabis-targeted-startup-embarks-on-1-1.html

• Durham eyes incentives to land 102 jobs (from Almac Group)

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http://www.heraldsun.com/business/durham-eyes-incentives-to-land-jobs/article_599a9dfa-7b92-11e6-97aa-f32d3e4f7f10.html

• NC jumps to second place for solar energy

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http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article102008367.html#navlink=SecList

• Readying to finalize Quintiles deal, IMS Health boosts offering to $1.75B

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http://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2016/09/14/readying-to-close-on-quintiles-ims-health-boosts.html

• Fund Worth Up To $100M Seeks to Increase Diversity in Tech Workforce (includes Iron Yard)

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Fund Worth Up To $100M Seeks to Increase Diversity in Tech Workforce