Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Coverage

Death of child dancer mars history & celebration of Raleigh's annual Christmas parade

In 2022, the annual celebration was marred by an unexpected tragedy when an out-of-control pickup truck plowed into a dance troupe of young girls, killing 11-year-old Hailey Brooks.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Private security begins patrolling downtown Raleigh on Halloween

Just in time for Halloween crowds, a private security force will begin patrolling parts of downtown Raleigh.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Executives say sustainability is good for business

Executives from FUJIFILM, Lenovo, SAS, and John Deere said cutting emissions can benefit the bottom line while improving our environment at the Raleigh Chamber's first sustainability conference Wednesday. Michael Regan, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, called the market demand for greener products and policies a "win-win opportunity."

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Climate Change Reporter

Tracking future growth at Raleigh Chamber's Launch 2023 event

The outlook for the future of Raleigh remains positive. Ted Abernathy, the managing partner of Economic Leadership, said the Raleigh metropolitan area is expected to increase in population at the second-fastest rate in the nation, behind Austin, Texas.

What's next for Raleigh, Wake County? Head of economic development says ...

The Raleigh Chamber and Wake County Economic Development hosted an event earlier this week, looking at what's next for the region.

What to expect from today's Launch 2022 event hosted by the Raleigh Chamber

Launch 2022 will include presentations on commercial real estate, economic development, the talent and labor market, and venture capital, organizers tell WRAL TechWire.

Video: Wake Economic Development execs discuss reasons for boom in projects

Adrienne Cole, CEO of the greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, talks with Wake Economic Development's Michael Haley and Ashley Cagle about recent announcements from Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies and Google in this YouTube interview. 

Raleigh Chamber tackles activism

The role of race in our society has been on the minds of many since the death of George Floyd last month. The conversation can be a tough one, especially for business leaders. The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is trying to help local businesses navigate the tough questions ahead.

CEO promotes corporate activism to Raleigh business leaders

The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce invited Ben & Jerry's CEO Matthew McCarthy to speak to local business leaders in an effort to discuss corporate activism at a time of social unrest.

Mandy Mitchell, WRAL reporter

Economists, execs make 2020 predictions for NC, Triangle

Economists and business executives discuss how they think North Carolina and the Triangle economies will perform in 2020 during a Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce roundtable.

Raleigh Chamber lines up touch-a-truck event to celebrate first responders

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is having a special event this week to celebrate first responders and their contributions to the community.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Workplace diversity becoming more important, Raleigh business leaders say

Six hundred people filled the Raleigh Convention Center on Friday to talk about diversity in the workplace, which organizers said is becoming an increasingly important issue.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Former Raleigh Chamber leader released after six years in prison for fraud

A former chairwoman of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce was released from federal prison Friday after serving almost six years for fraud.

Raleigh leaders approve Dix Park master plan

The master plan is considered a starting point that could result in what is being called Raleigh's Central Park.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter & Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

'Best park in the world:' Residents have high praise for Dix Park plans

After more than a year of meetings and input from thousands of Raleigh residents, the planning process for the Dorothea Dix Park project has come to a close, and planners now want to show off the vision for the park.

Ken Smith, WRAL, anchor/reporter, Richard Adkins, WRAL photojournalist, & Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor

Despite global uncertainty, economist paints bright picture for Raleigh's future

Speaking at the Raleigh Chamber's 2019 Economic Forecast event this Thursday, Charlie Dougherty, Wells Fargo Securities' vice president and economist, said he remains optimistic about the Oak City's prospects.

2019 economic forecast for the Triangle

The Raleigh Chamber of Commerce hosts a discussion on the upcoming future of the Triangle region through a special 2019 Economic Forecast event at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.