Business in Raleigh? Getting Stronger

One thing I love to see is small business growth in the Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill market.

The small business arena is a sure sign of the entrepreneur spirit and growth. Personally, I like to support small and local business as much as possible.

Here are some of the most recent new business’ in the Raleigh area as per Go Downtown Raleigh for the last quarter of 2011.

 

 

1. Battistella’s Cajun Kitchen (200 E. Martin Street)

2. Tutti Frutti (222 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 103)

3. The London Bridge Pub (110 E. Hargett Street)

4. Volcano Café and Lounge (108 E. Hargett Street)

5. C Grace (407 Glenwood Avenue)

6. Cimos (111 E. Hargett Street, Suite 100)

7. Foursaken Media (111 E. Hargett Street)

8. Videri Chocolate Factory (327 W. Davie Street, Suite 100)

9. Zaky Mediterranean Express (222 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 105)

10. Oryx Restaurant and Ultralounge (510 Glenwood Avenue)

How about you? Will you visit any of these places? I know my family and I will.

Are there any other small local business that have recently started that you have found to be amazing?  Be sure to let me know in the comment section below!

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Raleigh: Top Awards for Smartest City, Best City for Tech Jobs and Top Growth Area

There is definitely a buzz around Raleigh.

You can feel it in all aspects of the real estate market these days.

I just saw a great post from DownTown Raleigh Alliance about some additional awards the Raleigh Area has recently won:

 

 

#2 Smartest City in North CarolinaAmerican City Business Journals – November 2011

  • Cary and Durham also ranked very high
  • Chapel Hill received additional recognition for the smartest communities with population less than 99,999.

#4 Best City for Technology Jobs -Forbes.com – November 2011

  • Technology jobs outpaced the overall rate of unemployment
  • Raleigh rated #4 for this list

#5 Top 10 Metro Areas for Growth Since the RecessionUrban Land Institute - October 2011

  • In just 10 percent of the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas, total economic growth exceeded 10 percent since 2007.
  • Raleigh North Carolina is #5 on this list

I find this news very encouraging.  I am seeing an increase in Buyers and Sellers, and the good news is only helping homeowners on both sides of the transactions in Raleigh.

How about you?  Have you seen an increase in activity in your area also?

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Inman News: Raleigh #1 Market to Watch in 2012

The real estate news for the Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill area keeps improving.

Inman News - Raleigh #1 Market 2012

Inman News, a top real estate technology blog, noted Raleigh as the #1 Real Estate Market to Watch in 2012.

Inman noted the end of the year home value appreciation as a top value with the median sales price jumping 7.3% from third quarter 2010 to third quarter 2011.

Also noted in the article was the median sales price for Raleigh-Cary metro was $224,300.  This is one of the highest median sales prices around.

I am seeing increased activity with both Buyers and Sellers, and it is a breath of fresh air in the real estate market for certain.

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CNN Money: SAS #3 Best Company to Work For in US

The positive real estate news in our local market keeps getting better!  SAS has been named #3 Best Company to Work For in the United States by CNN Money.

Some of the great qualities of SAS:

  • Subsidized Montessori child care
  • Unlimited sick time
  • Intramural sports leagues
  • Free health care center
  • More!

If you have never been to the gorgeous SAS headquarters you will want to visit:  100 SAS Campus Drive, Cary, NC  27513

2010 revenue ($ millions): 2,430
Website: www.sas.com

Looking for a home near the SAS campus?  Check out these great searches to help you in Cary and Raleigh.

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