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Graduation day: 13 startups could be on fast track to success

In front of more than 80 members of the entrepreneurial community, 13 local entrepreneurs pitched their business, marking the completion of CED's business-basics program FastTrac.

RTP Foundation hires former Clemson exec to lead business development

Mason Ailstock is a former colleague of Bob Geolas, who was named CEO of the Foundation last November.

MCNC finishes fiber installation on coastal bridges

MCNC has reached another key milestone on the $144 million Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative.

Business leaders to hear from top cyber security experts

Technology presents benefits and dangers. It connects us and exposes us. Top business leaders in North Carolina and beyond are gathering Friday in Cary to discuss cyber security issues and much more.

ICANN targets May 22 to resume name expansion

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers said Wednesday that it hopes to resume taking proposals on May 22 following a technical glitch that shut down its computer system for weeks.

Broadband event showcases its power in communities

The SHLB-NTIA Broadband Conference later this month in Virginia has the makings to be largest conference in the country dedicated to highlighting the broadband needs of schools, libraries, and other community anchor institutions.

Power of Broadband

CED spotlights 25 NC Companies to Watch in 2012

The 25 recipients announced on Monday have created 936 jobs and represent $191 million in revenue for North Carolina, according to the southeast's largest entrepreneurial support organization.

Investor to Triangle: Forget startup hype, focus on results

Despite lots of positive press, the Triangle can't rest, says popular entrepreneur and investor Brad Feld. He then spells out a vision about what the Triangle must do in order to continue to grow, including having entrepreneurial leaders who are inclusive and have a long-term view.

Brad Feld

Raleigh-Cary vaults to 7th in Forbes big 'Best Cities for Jobs' list

A new report out from Forbes by the keynote speaker at an economic development forum in Raleigh next week says the private sector is leading growth in jobs.

The Triangle

Microsoft to invest $300M in Barnes & Noble; B&N shares soar

The partnership will see Microsoft make a $300 million investment in the subsidiary for an approximately 17.6 percent stake. Barnes & Noble will own about 82.4 percent of the subsidiary, which has yet to be officially named.

Charlotte beat: NCTA launches Cyber Security Network

The North Carolina Technology Association is rolling out a new series of programs in the Queen City about cyber security. The first program is May 4.

SMT Center recognizes North Carolina's best in STEM

The North Carolina Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education (SMT) Center has announced the recipients of their annual SMT Awards.

Announcing the 2012 SMT Awards

First phase of statewide NC broadband network project complete

To mark the first-stage completion of MCNC's statewide project that is expanding the N.C. Research and Education Network, MCNC is also hosting a Twitter"town hall" to discuss the project.

MCNC'S new NCREN map

MCNC to celebrate broadband expansion with Twitter 'town hall'

The first phase of the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative is complete. To celebrate this achievement, MCNC will host a live Twitter Town Hall on Friday to answer questions about the project and the state of broadband connectivity in North Carolina.

VCs remain cautious as dollars, deals start low in 2012

After a lackluster fourth quarter to end last year, venture capitalists continued to remain wary during the first quarter of 2012, prompting declines in both dollars and deal volume to start the year.