Raleigh area posts fifth best recession recovery
Newly released figures from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that some metro areas are beginning to distance themselves from the pack in their economic recovery from the recession, according to the Urban Land Institute Magazine.
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Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing Adds Chairman Role as Founder Liu Chuanzhi Turns Focus to New Challenges
BEIJING–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lenovo Group, which earlier announced that it has become the number 2 global PC maker after achieving record worldwide market share in its second quarter, today announced that its CEO Yang Yuanqing will assume the dual role of Chairman and CEO. Company founder Liu Chuanzhi, who returned as chairman in February 2009 to help turn the company around successfully after the economic downturn, will become honorary chairman of Lenovo. He will focus most of his efforts on Lenov
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Bank of America Awards $280,000 to East Bay Nonprofits for Workforce Development Programs
OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As part of its partnership with the East Bay Economic Development Alliance, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation today announced it has awarded $280,000 in grants to eight East Bay nonprofit organizations to support local workforce development efforts through the East Bay Community Foundation’s Workforce Development Fund, which supports projects and programs creating employment opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and for individuals with
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Perdue Recognizes Importance of Sportsmen in NC
RALEIGH, NC. (AP) — Gov. Beverly Perdue is designating a day to recognize the economic and conservation contributions of sportsmen in North Carolina.
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Perdue proclaims Hunting and Fishing Day in NC
The Associated Press The Associated Press RALEIGH, NC. Gov. Beverly Perdue is designating a day to recognize the economic and conservation contributions of sportsmen in North Carolina. Perdue has proclaimed Saturday as Hunting and Fishing Day. Those who observe the day have a chance to attend one of seven family-oriented events supported by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and learn about …
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Dr. Ioanna Morfessis Recognized with Lifetime Achievement and Excellence Award
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dr. Ioanna Morfessis recognized with 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award in Economic Development by IEDC.
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Bank of America Spent $4.1 Billion With Small, Medium-Sized and Diverse Suppliers in 2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bank of America today announced that it spent $4.1 billion with small, medium-sized and diverse businesses in 2010, the first year of a five-year commitment to increase spending with those suppliers during the economic recovery. The pledge to purchase more products and services from small, medium-sized and diverse businesses was announced in June 2010. Bank of America initially committed to spend $10 billion over five years. “In this challenging economy, busines
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Raleigh spreads eco devo work among…
Raleigh city leaders have deferred plans to create an Economic Development Division as proposed in 2010.
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Economic Recession Brings Family Together
RALEIGH, NC, February 27, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — Starting a business to combat the economic recession might raise a few eyebrows, but for brothers Taylor and Tanner Green, starting their own Five Star Painting business has been a long time coming.
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Property in NC coastal counties loses value
RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Recent tax valuations in Brunswick and Carteret counties show property prices have dropped by more than 25 percent since the peak of the coastal real estate bubble. The News & Observer of Raleigh reports properties in the two counties collectively lost $12 billion in value during the economic downturn. The previous tax valuation was based on 2006 market values. Condominiums …
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