In NC, Did Cutting Benefits Really Cut Unemployment?
The answer may be yes–but economist Mark Vitner says it’s “not a success story” either way.
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Gender May Be Key To ACA Impact On Small Biz
Posted by Aaron Keck | Mar 15, 2014 | Business
How has the Affordable Care Act affected local business? The answer may depend on gender.
Read MoreA Tasteful Affair: Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber Celebrates 50 Years
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the Chamber’s Kristen Smith says there’s no better way to do that than by honoring local business owners who have made your town so great.
Read More“Transit Planners Should Be Concerned” About Long Commutes
Posted by Aaron Keck | Sep 1, 2013 | Business
Most Orange County workers live outside county lines and most Orange County residents work outside county lines–an old trend that’s growing.
Read MoreChamber: Orange County Tax Base Falling Into “Retail Gap”
Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 31, 2013 | Business
Orange is the wealthiest county in the state, but residents spend a lot of their money outside county lines.
Read MoreOrange County Wealthy On Average, But Poverty Still Lingers
Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 29, 2013 | Business
Orange County is the wealthiest county in the state by per capita income–but our poverty rate is also above the state average, and it’s not just students.
Read MoreIn Orange County, Housing Crunch Is Here To Stay
Posted by Aaron Keck | Aug 27, 2013 | Development
With 30,000 new residents expected in Orange County by 2025, the much-discussed housing crunch will remain an issue for years to come.
Read MoreLocal Businesses Rebuild After Flooding
More than a month after flooding hit our local area, some businesses are still working to make repairs and get back their original state.
Read MoreChapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber Says Thank You
The Chamber’s board members and investors met with (and thanked!) local elected officials and municipal/county senior staff at the Franklin Hotel!
Read MoreTrinitas Groundbreaking Ceremony
Trinitas, a national developer of student housing, broke ground on Wednesday for a new site being developed over the next few months for students who are looking to live within biking distance of classes and community. Dubbed a...
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