north carolina

NC takes top spot in another business climate ranking; Raleigh also scores well

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Aug 24, 2022

On the industry and talent recruiting battlefronts there’s more good news for the Raleigh metro area and the state of North Carolina. Let’s take a look.

Economist: NC labor market ‘shows no signs of slowing down’

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Aug 19, 2022

North Carolina’s unemployment rate remains low at 3.4% despite growing concerns about a possible recession and some layoffs being reported across the state. And companies keep hiring.

NC rural infrastructure grants trigger $200M in private investment, hundreds of jobs

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Aug 19, 2022

More than $200 million in private investment along with hundreds of jobs are coming to areas outside North Carolina major metros thanks to nearly $4.3 million in grants through the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority.

North Carolina & race to be No. 1: We’re on way to become ‘envy of the world,’ says commerce secretary

Posted by Jason Parker | Aug 17, 2022

NC Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders said on Thursday that collaboration on workforce development will be critical for long-term economic growth.

North Carolina & race to be No. 1: Is it really best to be ranked at top?

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Aug 17, 2022

Last month our home state of North Carolina was named “America’s Top State for Business” by CNBC (see the full ranking here). It wasn’t long after when some commentators pointed out that Oxfam had named N.C. the worst state for workers in its most recent rankings. What’s going on? Let’s take a look.

Will ‘fat and happy’ NC land a new chip factory? An insider says ‘possibly’

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Aug 9, 2022

An industry insider shares his thoughts about whether North Carolina is in the race to land a new semiconductor factory in an exclusive interview with WRAL TechWire.

Technology can help make North Carolina smarter and safer – here’s how

Posted by WRAL TechWire | Jul 25, 2022

Artificial intelligenceI technologies and smart sensors can serve as an effective alternative to metal detectors and other systems.can be a part of a comprehensive gun safety strategy. Let’s talk about how North Carolina can be a smarter and safer state.