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Relocating to The Triangle

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Triangle Area Education

There are three points to a Triangle; and in our case, that means three cities and three major research universities.The Research Triangle is home to some of themost educated and talented peoplein the world, with 53 percent of our population holding a bachelors degree or higher. With the highest concentration of PhDs in the nation, the combined knowledge assets of the region provide unparalleled resources to North Carolina companies, universities, and area entrepreneurs.

RTP is anchored at all three corners by three of the country's top research universities, which are all within 15 minutes of its headquarters (view map):Duke UniversityNorth Carolina State UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at ChapelHillK-12North Carolina is the leading state forNational Board Certified teachers, accounting for one-fifth of those nationally and 10% of the states teachers, library media coordinators and guidance counselors. We rank in thetop 10 in SAT participationand the states average total scoresexceed the Southeasts average.#1 Top Public Schoolsin U.S.(Raleigh, N.C.) Greatschools.org, August 2010#8 Best Educated City(Durham) Forbes, 2008Top 20 Best Places to Educate your Child(Durham, N.C.) Forbes, 2007View theNC Report Card, an annually issued report by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. For more information:N.C. Public SchoolsN.C. Private Schools ReportGreat SchoolsN.C. STEM

Raleigh Downtown has it all!

A historic city with a vibrant downtown.

Raleigh will captivate your attention with its many wonderful things to see and do. From arts and entertainment, to fine dining, shopping and nightlife.

Raleighs entertainment corridor, known as Glenwood Ave South is bustling with things to see and do on any given night.

Enjoy the North Carolina Symphony at Meymandi Hall in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts or check out the Broadway Series South shows.

Visit the State Farmers Market for locally grown fresh fruits, produce and local Honey. Youll also want to head over to the Restaurant for a taste of fresh NC seafood.Downtown Raleigh Live, Work, Play http://goliveworkplay.com/raleigh/downtownProgress Energy Center Performing Arts http://www.progressenergycenter.comNorth Carolina Symphony http://www.ncsymphony.orgState Farmers Market http://www.ncfarmfresh.com

Triangle Area IndustryNestled in the middle of the Triangle area is the Research Triangle Park, known as RTP. A global epicenter of technological innovation, RTP boasts a range of R&D companies and research institutes. Prominent Fortune 100 multi-national operations, university spin-outs and start-up businesses in more than a dozen pioneering industries, including biotechnology, information technology, and clean technologies all call RTP home. An increasingly diversified group of businesses have also located to the Park in recent years, including financial groups and other service providers.

Located only a few miles from RTP, is another major employer in the area named SAS Institute. SAS has been consistently rated one of the best companies to work for in the nation. Headquartered in Cary, NC privately-held SAS employs more than 12,000 across more than 400 SAS offices. SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market.Top EmployersIBMGlaxoSmithKlineCiscoFidelity InvestmentsRTI InternationalU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyNetAppBiogen IdecCredit SuisseNational Institute of Environmental Health SciencesBASF CorporationBayer CropScienceEMC CorporationGrifols Inc.FujiFilm Dionsynth BiotechnologiesSyngenta Biotechnology, Inc.[Source: Data as of January 2013. Information provided by individual companies for 2013 RTP Company Directory.]

Research Triangle Park Information - http://www.rtp.orgSAS http://www.sas.com

Triangle Area Parks & Recreation

Apart from being a great place to live, the Triangle area is a great place for kids and adults alike... with tons of things to do right outside your doorstep. Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, and Apex all have Parks and Recreation departments. From the relaxing parks and pools, to walking trails, programs and sports teams, the recreation departments act to serve, educate and enhance the lives of their citizens and provides fun at an affordable price.

Additionally, the triangle area is interconnected by not only roads, but greenway systems! The Capital Area Greenway System is a network of public open spaces and recreational trails which provides for activities such as walking, jogging, hiking, bird watching, nature study, fishing, picnicking and outdoor fun. The newest greenway system is the American Tobacco Trail. The American Tobacco Trail is a 22+ mile trail that connects the counties of Durham, Chatham, and Wake, the cities of Cary and Apex and passes through the Lake Jordan area.

Youll also want to explore NC State Parks. Tucked between Raleigh and Cary, Umstead Park offers runners, bikers, horse back riders, walkers and nature enthusiasts a place to enjoy nature in all its glory. With over 44 acres of trails, Umstead Park is a nature lovers dream come true!

Parks & Recreation Information and Helpful Links:Umstead State Park: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wium/main.phpAmerican Tobacco Trail: http://www.triangletrails.org/ATT.HTMCary Parks & Recreation - http://www.townofcary.orgRaleigh Parks & Recreation - http://www.raleighnc.govApex Parks & Recreation - http://www.apexnc.orgMorrisville Parks & Recreation - http://www.ci.morrisville.nc.us/

Raleigh AccoladesA winning combination of characteristics won Raleigh second place in Forbes 2014 poll of Americas 20 fastest growing cities. - February 201424/7 Wall St. placed Raleigh among the top 10 best run cities in America. January 2014Recent surveys and studies by Inc.com and thumbtack found Raleigh to be among Americas most friendly environments for small business and one of the nations new opportunity cities. - January 2014NerdWallet places Raleigh sixth on its top 10 list of best U.S. cities for job seekers. January 2014Technology and energy are driving the nations economy and hubs of these industries are ladled liberally throughout the Milken Institutes 2013 rankings of Americas best performing cities. The Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area placed 13th in the listing. - January 2014Raleigh Ranked Among America's Most Hospitable - August 2013Triangle Has Nation's Most 'Educated' Center Cities - January 2013KaBOOM! Names Raleigh "Playful City USA" Community - May 2012The Human Life Project named Raleigh Americas most family friendly city among the nations 50 most populous metropolises - January 2013Raleigh-Cary Tied Second for Most Comfortable Communities - April 2013An annual study conducted by Texas A&M University found that the Triangles commuters wasted the least amount of time in traffic February 2013Money magazine names Raleigh one of the top five places to retire in the nation - October 2013

Cary AccoladesCary has lowest total crime rate in the United States Based upon data recently published in the FBIs annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and reviewed by the Town of Carys Crime Analysis Unit, Cary, North Carolina has the lowest crime rate in America among municipalities with populations of 100,000-500,000Among 14 Most Transformational Wellness Destinations Around the World (The Umstead Spa, Cary) - Town & Country, March 2014Among Dining in 50 States: Top Restaurants Worth Traveling For (Lucky 32, Cary) - FlipKey, March 2014#3 Best Mid-Sized City to Move to by MovatoRanked in The 10 Best Cities in North Carolina by Movato#2 Best City for Early Retirement Kiplinger#13 Best Performing City by Milliken Institute (Raleigh-Cary)Among Family-Friendly Cities in the U.S.(Raleigh-Cary) Human Life Project, January 2013Among America's New Tech Hot Spots(Raleigh-Cary) Forbes, January 2013

Apex AccoladesBestPlaces to Live: #9 in America, #1 in North CarolinaCNN/Money Magazine(August 2013)#1 Best City in North Carolina,Movoto(November 2013)#5 Best NC Towns for Young Families,NerdWallet(July 2013)Outstanding North Carolina Traffic Safe Community(AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 2013)

Angier ~ http://www.angier.orgClayton ~ http://www.townofclaytonnc.orgCreedmoor ~ http://www.cityofcreedmoor.orgDurham ~ http://durhamnc.govFuquay Varina ~ http://www.fuquay-varina.orgGarner ~ http://www.garnernc.govHolly Springs ~ http://hollyspringsnc.usKnightdale ~ http://www.knightdalenc.govMorrisville ~ http://www.ci.morrisville.nc.usWake Forest ~ http://www.wakeforestnc.govWendell ~ http://www.townofwendell.comYoungsville ~ http//www.townofyoungsville.com

Other Great Small Towns in the Triangle Area

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The absolute best mover is Hilldrup Moving and Storage. It is a local affiliate of United Van Lines, so they do local and interstate moves. They are topnotch - very professional and efficient. Website is www.hilldrup.com and general telephone is 800-756-0127 - Chris Thurman 919-381-3997 Movin' on Movers - Danny Wilson 919-362-8355Bernard Thaxton - 919-805-3043Excel Moving and Storage: They are part of Allied Van Lines. Contact Craig McNees at 919-873-9235 or cell 919-451-3638.Jim Dorsett (919) 213-6694Paul Tivnan of De Havens Transfer & Storage 919-220-5441.Prestige Moving & Storage Toll Free: (866) 928-9326 Phone: (919) 957-9326

Preferred Moving Companies

Moving TipsPack the items youll need first in clear storage binsPack breakables in your T-shirts and other clothing to save on bubble wrapPack your glasses and stemware in your clean socksUse colored duck-tape to color code your boxes and labelTake a photo of how your electronics are connected to make reassembly smoothWhen taking items apart, put small parts in a Ziploc bag, label and tape securely to the item.

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