Download Downtown Raleigh App Heading for downtown Raleigh---- or planning a trip? Looking for dining or shopping ideas? Worried about parking? A new app can help you find the information you need. Panelists Announced for Women's Leadership Conference Five successful women will share their experiences and challenges at the Women's Leadership Conference on March 11. The Media---- It's All About Relationships Leadership Raleigh 32 member Melissa Everitt gives an inside look at her class's recent media day. Find out what they learned and how it can help your business when it comes to the media. Volunteers Needed for Rex Hospital Open Have you ever wanted to take part in a professional golf tournament? The Rex Hospital Open is seeking volunteers to assist in the area's premier professional charity golf tournament. Find Great Talent on #TriangleTuesdays Are you looking for that perfect employee? Submit your open jobs here and we'll share them as part of Work in the Triangle's popular #TriangleTuesdays initiative on Twitter! Cary to Play Host to Lacrosse Championships The NCAA Division I Women's Lacrosse Committee has announced that WakeMed Stadium in Cary will host the 2017 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Final Four. 10 Things Top Performers Do Every Day Top performers focus on the most critical goals every day. They bob and weave as circumstance require. They stay awake and alert, and most of all they listen to their own gut. Never Miss an Update If you liked this recap, make sure you subscribe to the Chamber's e-newsletter to receive this information directly in your inbox each week.
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Raleigh is For Real Pointing to its universities, arts scene, sports presence, and more, The Huffington Post says what we've known for a while--Raleigh is for real. City Ranks High for Young Families Raleigh is No. 3 on a new ranking of the "Best Cities for Young Families" by financial research site Value Penguin. Voter ID: What You Need to Know With the early voting period starting March 3, here's what you need to know about new voter ID requirements. Chamber President's Game Plan Not many kids want to be a chamber of commerce president when they grow up. But even at a young age, Tim Giuliani, 33, knew he wanted to be a leader in his community. 7 New Routes Launch from RDU this Year Great things are coming to RDU in 2016. Seven new routes—including Paris—will launch this year. HQ Raleigh Expands to Charlotte HQ Raleigh has officially partnered with Charlotte entrepreneurship initiative Packard Place on what will be called HQ Charlotte. The new co-working community will be one of three HQ locations across the state. 5 Ways to Kickstart Your Morning What you do first thing in the morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. Get things off to a good start every time. Never Miss an Update If you liked this recap, make sure you subscribe to the Chamber's e-newsletter to receive this information directly in your inbox each week.
4 Questions with Claire Shipman Claire Shipman, ABC News contributor and New York Times bestselling author, is the keynote speaker at the March 11 Women's Leadership Conference. She answered four questions for us leading up to the event. Voters' Guide is Live Prepare yourself for the March 15 primary election with the Chamber's Voters' Guide. This online resource includes links to each candidate's campaign website and social media presence. ConnectNC Invests in Our Future Connect NC is a bond initiative that makes vital investments in North Carolina without raising taxes. It will create better job training opportunities for the 21st century and make our state safer and better prepared. Help Chamber Define Goals The Chamber is conducting an organizational assessment to define goals for 2016-19, and your feedback is critical to the success of this process. Current members please complete this short survey; previous members please complete this one. If you have already participated in the survey, thank you! How Emerging Entrepreneurial Hubs Are Becoming America's New Boomtowns Two studies released last week indicate that at least a handful of smaller cities in the U.S., including the Raleigh-Durham area, are emerging as places that investors and entrepreneurs are increasingly making bets. Avoid Damage and Disruption at Work From hiring practices and workers' comp to discrimination and harassment ---- join us to learn about elements of risk management that can stop problems before they occur. Moving Toward World-class Teacher Preparation What 21st century strategies will prepare top educators to teach and lead in our public schools? Find out on March 2 at an event hosted by Cooperating Raleigh Colleges in partnership with the Wake County Public Schools System. Council Approves Raleigh Arts Plan The Raleigh City Council formally adopted the Raleigh Arts Plan at its meeting last week. The plan identifies needs and suggests bold projects. Read an overview of the plan here and download the full plan here. 7 Timeless Communication Tips from Abraham Lincoln In addition to his leadership legacy, Abraham Lincoln was an outstanding conversationalist---- and many of his communication principles are applicable today. Never Miss an Update! If you liked this recap, make sure you subscribe to the Chamber's e-newsletter to receive this information directly in your inbox each week.
Giuliani Shares "7 Lessons for My Younger Self" If you had a chance to speak to your younger self as you were just starting out in the professional world, what would you say? Ashley Holmes recaps Chamber CEO Tim Giuliani’s recent presentation to the Young Professionals Network. NC Adds 6,900 Jobs The North Carolina economy added 6,900 payroll jobs from November to December, and the state's unemployment rate dipped slightly. Raleigh is 3rd Great City for Tech Grads The Research Triangle area boasts a fast-paced tech scene, bursting with intellectual as well financial capital, but Raleigh stands out as a great city for young people to make the transition from college to working life. Event Explores Disruptive Technology Two panels of experts discussed disruptive technology and the impact it will have on businesses at our event last week. Here's a quick recap. Raleigh Among Best for Funding Outside Silicon Valley Want to get your startup funded but not into living in the Bay Area? This study examines "The Best of The Rest" cities to start up or invest in startups. NC Sports Hall of Fame Announces Inductees Rod Brind'Amour, Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, David Fox, James "Rabbit" Fulghum, Antawn Jamison, Haywood Jeffires, Freddy Johnson, Ray Price and Susan Yow are the 2016 inductees to the NC Sports Hall of Fame. They'll be honored on May 6. Comment on Draft BikeRaleigh Plan The BikeRaleigh Plan Update draft is finished, and the project team needs your feedback to ensure it hits the mark. 7 Ways to Improve Your Website Homepage Your website is your virtual place of business----you want it to be neat, clean, attractive, inviting, and professional looking |
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