Mar 11, 2013 | Business, South West Raleigh
Due to a robust design and architecture program at NC State as well as the rapid growth of our city, Raleigh is quickly becoming a hot spot for young architects and designers. As the city population expands, so do the opportunities for these creative industries to...
Feb 27, 2013 | Business, Entertainment, Events
The Small Business Spotlight series features small businesses and their owners, to get a feel for what truly makes Southwest Raleigh a great place to live, work, learn, and play: the people. This Small Business Spotlight features Phillip Zucchino, a French-trained...
Feb 22, 2013 | Business, Economic Development, South West Raleigh
The Creative District has a new craft brewery. Trophy Brewing Company, located at 827 W. Morgan Street between NC State and Downtown Raleigh, is Raleigh’s newest and most exciting craft brewery. That brings Raleigh’s total to eight breweries and a grand...
Nov 19, 2012 | Business, South West Raleigh
Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, happening this year on November 24. Small businesses are thriving in Raleigh’s Creative District. And you probably don’t know about some of the hidden gems that are producing some of the coolest...
Aug 6, 2012 | Business, Technology
It’s hard to miss the development of the thriving video game industry taking root in the Triangle area these days. It seems like every year we hear of yet another major game studio opening up a North Carolina branch and bringing with them a multitude of creative...
May 21, 2012 | Business, South West Raleigh
The Raleigh design and fashion industry has really begun to take off in recent years, with many of the talented artisans and designers deciding to stick around and build their craft and business here instead of moving on to larger cities. This community is enriching...