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PNC economic outlook sees capital investment increases by NC businesses

PNC economic outlook sees capital investment increases by NC businesses

PNC Financial Services Group completed its purchase of RBC Bank, based in Raleigh, and the integration of its 415 branches in the Southeast.  Besides planning to hire more than 250 “customer-facing” employees in North Carolina by the end [...]

Flood code may raise building costs in NC

Flood code may raise building costs in NC

New homes in North Carolina as well as additions to existing homes must be built a foot higher off the ground in flood-prone areas under new regulations, adding an obstacle for homebuilders fighting to survive a [...]

The Federal Reserve Bank economic survey seeks feedback from NC contractors

The Federal Reserve Bank economic survey seeks feedback from NC contractors

Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, which covers DC, MD, NC, SC, VA and WV, are interested in responses to several economic impact questions.  You can answer the questions electronically  by clicking Here. 1. Has [...]