New Generation Steps Up to Lead the Triangle
A new generation of community leaders is making its presence felt in the Triangle. "There is an evolution taking place out there in leadership circles," said Harvey Schmitt, who retired in 2015 after leading the Chamber for 21 years.
A new generation of community leaders is making its presence felt in the Triangle. "There is an evolution taking place out there in leadership circles," said Harvey Schmitt, who retired in 2015 after leading the Chamber for 21 years.
Community Support Propels Banner Year for RDU
Mike Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, recaps progress made in 2015-including new air service destinations and a rise in passenger counts.
Mike Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, recaps progress made in 2015-including new air service destinations and a rise in passenger counts.
5 Big Entrepreneurial Developments in 2015
There was considerable good news for emerging entrepreneurial hubs around the country. Joan Siefert Rose, president at Council for Entrepreneurial Development, gives a recap of the Triangle's impressive year as a rapidly growing startup hub.
There was considerable good news for emerging entrepreneurial hubs around the country. Joan Siefert Rose, president at Council for Entrepreneurial Development, gives a recap of the Triangle's impressive year as a rapidly growing startup hub.
Get Informed on Connect NC Campaign
The full Connect NC campaign website is live! We encourage you to visit the site, sign up as a volunteer, and share the site with friends. Read a recap of the kickoff event here.
The full Connect NC campaign website is live! We encourage you to visit the site, sign up as a volunteer, and share the site with friends. Read a recap of the kickoff event here.
UNC System President-elect Visits Triangle
Margaret Spellings, president-elect of the University of North Carolina system, met with business and community leaders in the Triangle on Dec. 18. Spellings is touring North Carolina to learn more about our state and the UNC system and build relationships with key leaders before she officially takes office on March 1. Spellings served as U.S. Secretary of Education from 2005 to 2009.
Margaret Spellings, president-elect of the University of North Carolina system, met with business and community leaders in the Triangle on Dec. 18. Spellings is touring North Carolina to learn more about our state and the UNC system and build relationships with key leaders before she officially takes office on March 1. Spellings served as U.S. Secretary of Education from 2005 to 2009.
State of Arts and Culture in Wake County
On Jan. 13, the United Arts Council will present the sixth annual State of Arts and Culture in Wake County. The Chamber is proud to join the Arts Council on the Business Support of the Arts Awards, which recognize Wake County residents and companies who are significant supporters of the arts.
On Jan. 13, the United Arts Council will present the sixth annual State of Arts and Culture in Wake County. The Chamber is proud to join the Arts Council on the Business Support of the Arts Awards, which recognize Wake County residents and companies who are significant supporters of the arts.
Economic Development Recap
Find out about new and expanding companies, updates from Wake County municipalities, and more in the recent Wake County Economic Development Recap.
Find out about new and expanding companies, updates from Wake County municipalities, and more in the recent Wake County Economic Development Recap.
Deadline Approaching for Small Business Week Awards
The deadline to apply for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Week Awards is at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11. National Small Business Week has been recognizing the special impact made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners since 1963.
The deadline to apply for the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Week Awards is at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11. National Small Business Week has been recognizing the special impact made by outstanding entrepreneurs and small business owners since 1963.
10 Tech Trends to Expect in 2016
Design and innovation consultancy Fjord tapped more than 750 of its experts in 19 studios around the world to amass its annual trends compilation.
Design and innovation consultancy Fjord tapped more than 750 of its experts in 19 studios around the world to amass its annual trends compilation.
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