- MSNBC says North Carolina is the best place to start a business in 2008
- Money Magazine says Cary, NC is the 16th best small city in the U.S.
- Relocate America says Cary is in the top 100 places to live in America
- Kiplinger’s says Raleigh, NC is the 2nd best place in the U.S. to Live, Work & Play
- Forbes says Raleigh was ranked as the top place in the U.S. for jobs in 2006 & 2007 (9th in 2008)
- Forbes says Raleigh is the best place for businesses and careers in 2007 & 2008
- CNN Money says Raleigh is the 20th best place to live and launch a business in 2008