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43288
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"Skyscrapers aren't in the plan, but Gordon Grubb expects Raleigh Iron Works to become a landmark." Founder of Grubb Ventures in 2002, Grubb is currently developing Raleigh Iron Works, a $150 million liv-work-play community on Atlantic Ave. in Raleigh.
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Boone, North Carolina has experienced a large increase in the number of individuals wishing to call it home. With an increasing student population at Appalachian State University and limited housing development, many may say, "too much prosperity comes with a price."
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Two Duke University graduates, and newlyweds, have founded an up and rising company called The Wobbles. The education-technology company teaches buyers " the art of crocheting miniature plushies" (small figurines of penguins, rabbits, dinosaurs, etc.), and extends to all age groups. Since emerging on the hit TV-show, 'Shark Tank' , the company has seen its annual revenue grow to a mind-blowing $5 million.
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Hall of Fame NASCAR driver, Richard Petty, has celebrated a lifetime of success in the stock-car racing world; clocking in seven series championships and 200 career wins from 1958-1992. Now retired, the racing guru has a Richard Petty Museum and Petty's Garage located in Randolph Country of Greensboro, NC that has attracted many celebrities including American singer, Kid Rock and NFL quarterback, Tim Tebow.
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"Smart money is banking on a Triangle firm's biology-based cement. Biomason believes it proprietary technology can eliminate 25% of global carbon emissions with regard to concrete production by the year 2030. The company employs about 100 people and has a plant in Durham.
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"She keeps teeth shining. He flies Uncle Sam's Fighter Jets, While Building A Thriving Conglomerate From Goldsboro." Besides their day job, Melissa Mertely and Tyler Brennan have three other businesses that employ more than 100 people with a revenue recorded last year of more than $21 million.
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"A Durham startup promotes sustainability sharing and fun with regular toy deliveries." Tiny Earth was launched in early 2021. The business is currently one of Durham's fastest growing companies. It makes its toys from wood reclaimed from rubber trees and uses a safer non-formaldehyde glue. Rachael Classi is CEO.
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