As in the past, cities in North Carolina received favorable mentions in Business Facilities 2024 rankings of metropolitan areas for attracting and retaining businesses. New and expanding businesses leads to jobs, which leads to increased population, which leads to demand for real estate.
Raleigh
- ranks #10 in Fastest Growing Cities
- ranks #2 in Best Business Climate (Large)
- ranks #2 in Broadband speed
- ranks #7 in Agritech (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill)
- ranks #6 if Life Sciences Hubs (Raleigh/Durham)
- ranks #10 in Manufacturing Hubs (Small) (Raleigh/Cary)
- ranks #6 in Tech Talent (Labor Pool 50K-100K)
Charlotte
- ranks #3 in Fastest Growing Cities
- ranks #10 in Best Business Climate (Large) (Charlotte/Concord/Gastonia)
- ranks #8 in Tech Talent (Labor Pool 50K-100K)
- ranks #5 in Food Processing (Charlotte/Concord/Gastonia)
Other NC Mentions
- Wilmington, NC ranks #9 fastest growing metro regions
- Jacksonville, NC ranks #9 Best Business Climate (small)
- Greensboro, NC ranks #3 in Housing Market Growth
- Cary, NC ranks #10 in Manufacturing Hubs (Small) (Raleigh/Cary)
- Hickory, NC ranks #10 in Most Affordable Cities (Small)
- Port of Wilmington, NC ranks #4 Best Performing Ports
- Asheville, NC ranks #10 Best Quality of Life
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Business Facilities 20th Annual Metro Rankings
Doug has held income properties in North Carolina for more than 20 years. He holds a North Carolina broker’s license, and is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Triangle Real Estate Investors Association. A lifelong learner, he holds an MBA and a PhD in business, and continues his education by attending meetings of the Society of Exchange Counselors and the National Counsel of Exchangors. In addition to his extensive real estate activities, Doug enjoyed a successful career in academia, achieving the rank of Full Professor in the Cameron School of Business at UNC Wilmington. He was honored with research and teaching awards, served as Director of the MS Computer Science and Information Systems program, and was awarded the endowed position Distinguished Professor of Information Systems.
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