Transit and Education Top Issues at “State of Morrisville” Meeting

Morrisville, NC – As Morrisville and Wake County grow, new successes produce their own problems and the yearly “State of Morrisville” meeting addressed both sides of the town’s growth, focusing on how a booming population means a greater need for schools and public transportation.

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Cary Ranks High As New Company Destination

Cary, NC – It’s no secret to local residents that Cary is a fast-growing town. And for good reason: a new study shows Cary as one of the top 20 cities and towns in the country for tech start-ups to locate. Read more

Business Bits: Alston Town Center, Park West and Parkside Town Commons

Cary, NC – There are lots of new businesses announced in Cary and Morrisville this month, including the new Alston Town Center, Park West and Parkside Town Commons. Read more

Gas Prices

Pipe Leak Causes Ongoing Gas Shortage in Cary

Cary, NC – There is currently a gasoline shortage across North Carolina as a result of a ruptured main pipe delivering gas through Alabama. Read more

Relias Starts Hiring for Cary Expansion

Cary, NC – Earlier this year, Relias Learning made top headlines in Cary by announcing 450 new jobs over the next five years. The company’s first round of hiring is coming soon with a job fair this week to find compatible employees. Read more

Local Student Creates Outlet for Sharing Girls’ Experience

Cary, NC – When one Cary high school student found herself in a bad situation, she wrote about what she was dealing with. When that gave her some relief, she decided to create an outlet for other young women to share and now it has grown with 90 stories so far. Read more

Cary-Created Conference Gets Women Into Workforce

Editor’s Note: Erin Simanskis, media coordinator for the Back to Business Women’s Conference, contributed to this article.

Cary, NC – Almost a year later and the emails keep coming, all with the same theme – “I am a success story”, “I received three job offers in one day”, “My network expanded in so many directions.” The glowing expressions of gratitude are coming from stay-at-home mothers and they’re praising the phenomenally successful Back to Business Women’s Conference.

“I can’t thank you enough,” said Cary mom Catherine Smith. “It was your conference and your inspirational words that made me ‘Go for it!’”

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Specialty Stores Round-Up

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – Over the course of the past months, CaryCitizen has worked hard to open up more of Cary to the people that make it great by putting spotlights on its various markets and specialty stores. Read more

Cary Scavenger Hunt: Meet the Judges

Cary, NC – The Cary Scavenger Hunt is just one week away and CaryCitizen would like to introduce you to our celebrity judging panel.  Read more

Family-Run Cary Business Growing

Cary, NC – In a time when many local stores are being overshadowed by nationwide chains, one family-run Cary business has not only stayed strong for nearly two decades but is actually growing across Wake County, with a new location opening just this year. Read more