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Once again Durham and Raleigh ranked high in Forbes Magazine’s annual ranking of the Best Places for Business and Careers.  Durham ranked No. 3 while Raleigh ranked No. 1 for the third year in a row.  The rankings were based on “strength of job growth, low business costs and a highly educated workforce”.  Durham and Raleigh’s strong economy are always strengthened by Research Triangle Park and its nationally recognized employers such as Cisco and IBM.

Although layoffs are a given in this economy, the Triangle area still remains attractive to businesses.
and let’s not forget those Tar Heels…

Until next time…
Staci

According to federal statistics released last week, Raleigh and Cary make up the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country. The combined population of Raleigh aka North Carolina’s capital city and Cary aka its family friendly suburb increased by 4.3 percent between July 2007 and July 2008. The Durham Chapel Hill area ranked 23rd with a 2.5 percent increase.

Growth in these areas is due to the area’s top hospitals, universities and nearby Research Triangle Park.  The RTP business complex have more than 50,000 employees and more than 170 research and development companies.

Out of the nation’s 100 fastest growing counties, 11 were in North Carolina.  Families are still attracted to the climate, the educational and economic opportunities that the Triangle area has to offer.

Although no area is immune to the current state of the economy, it’s nice to know that the Raleigh/Cary/Durham/Chapel Hill area is still growing.

If you would like more information about the area, feel free to call us toll free at 877-478-4669.

Until next time…

Staci

I wonder how many people are aware of the pollution problem at Jordan Lake.  Scientists first identified pollution problems around 1995 and they have only gotten worse since then.  Jordan Lake is not just for recreational use.  The lake provides clean drinking water to more than 120,000 Wake, Durham and Chatham County residents.  In addition, growth and development are taking their toll.

Environment North Carolina is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. They are working to win real results for Jordan Lake and to set the stage for how other lakes across the state will be restored.

When cities discharge treated sewage into the lake, it causes excessive algae, increases the cost of drinking water and threatens the lake’s ability to substain fish and swimming for years to come.  It’s also up to the boaters and other recreational users to clean up after themselves when leaving the Lake.

We can all be happy if we work together.  Development can still take place if the proper measures are in place to control runoff and sewage pollution.

I have been kayaking on Jordan Lake for several years.  I would much prefer kayaking in a clean body of water as opposed to a polluted one.  Wouldn’t you?

Looking forward to kayaking on Jordan Lake very soon.  How many more days until spring?

Staci