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Print PDFEnterprising. Innovative. Gracious. That just begins to describe what distinguishes Moore & Van Allen and the communities we call home. From world-class museums to Fortune 500 company headquarters, the Carolinas reflect a balance between economic leadership and entrepreneurship with cherished history and southern charm. Each of our office locations – whether it’s Charlotte, Research Triangle Park or Charleston – provide plenty of living options to explore and a great quality of life to enjoy.
Charlotte
- The largest city between Washington, D.C. and Atlanta
- Second largest banking center in the United States
- Much lower cost of living compared to New York, Chicago or D.C.
- Ranked #1 as America's Most Livable Community by Partners for Livable Communities
- Ranked #1 as Best City for Black Families by BET Magazine, February 2007
- Growing number of international companies includes 487 foreign-owned companies with Charlotte facilities
- MVA represents 14 of the 29 Fortune 1000 companies based in the Carolinas
Research Triangle Park
- Geographic region encompasses Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
- Located at the core of the Raleigh-Cary and Durham metropolitan area is the Research Triangle Park, a globally prominent high-tech research and development center.
- RTP is home to a broad spectrum of companies -- from Fortune 100 multinational research and development operations, to university spin-outs and start-operations.
- Consistently ranks in the top five in national surveys for the best places to live and work.
- Some of the today’s most profound discoveries have been influenced by scientists and researchers working in RTP, including the invention of the Universal Product Code, 3D ultrasound technology.
Charleston
- A seaport since the 17th century
- Living history, fine dining, scenic seashores and a busy market district
- Ranked as 5th Job Market Leaders in private-sector job growth, Bizjournals September 2007
- Ranked #2 "North American City of the Future" for infrastructure among large metros, fDi (a Financial Times publication), April 2007
- Ranked #2 Hot City for Entrepreneurs among top mid-size metros, Entrepreneur, September 2006
- Listed among top ten of Mid-Size Markets with Highly Diverse Economies, Southern Business & Development, Winter 2006
