Durham, NC is home of Duke University, North Carolina Central University and the Research Triangle Park. Durham is home to over 218,000 people and has historic ties to the tobacco industry. Over the last 50 years the tobacco fields have been replaced with headquarters of leading technology and bio-technology companies in the world.
Durham is a creative, “artsy” community with ample opportunity to find your niche in this historic community. Easy access to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and world renowned programs at both Duke University and North Carolina Central University have led Forbes.com to put Durham in the top ten list of the America’s Smartest Cities.
Chapel Hill, NC is home of The University of North Carolina and boasts a year round population of over 55,000 residents. The community revolves around the University which allows for a great mix of cultural activities and entertainment opportunities that much larger communities regularly enjoy. The “village on the hill” is known as the Southern Part of Heaven and along with Carrboro make up one of the greener communities in North Carolina.
Raleigh, NC is home to North Carolina State University and several other universities and colleges. The state capital was named for Sir Walter Raleigh and is the home of the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League. The city of Raleigh has over 370,000 residents and has been voted one of the Best Places to Live and Work in the Nation from publications like Money, Fortune and Time Magazines.
The capital city offers many unique opportunities to the region’s residents—that makes this area one of the best places to live and work in the world.