(Joint news release with Raleigh Economic Development and Wake County Economic Development)
Weatherby Healthcare, a CHG Company, today announced plans to invest more than $7 million and create 148 new jobs in Raleigh. With this expansion, the company will add a new business unit to its North Carolina location while retaining 374 employees in the market.
Weatherby Healthcare is an industry leader in healthcare staffing solutions, helping healthcare facilities fill talent gaps and cover hard-to-fill specialties.
“We are excited about our move to Raleigh. We look forward to providing Wake County residents with good-paying jobs and a great work culture,” said Luke Woodyard of Weatherby Healthcare. the president said. “We appreciate the opportunity to partner with both the city and county to make this transition a reality, and we look forward to joining this dynamic and engaging business community.”
Raleigh was chosen for this expansion due to its strong talent pipeline and ability to attract the technical talent needed to fill new jobs.
“Weatherby Healthcare has had a long-standing presence in North Carolina and we are excited about the company's decision to expand and grow in Raleigh,” said Mayor Mary Ann Baldwin. “In addition to providing turnkey office space, we have a skilled workforce to support Wetherby in creating new technology jobs.”
Weatherby Healthcare will occupy 46,000 square feet at One North Hills Tower. The investment is the latest success in office real estate in Raleigh, following announcements by Jewelers Mutual Group, JT International and Audemars Piguet.
“We are proud to welcome Weatherbee Healthcare and its talented team to Wake County,” said Wake County Commission Chairwoman Sinica Thomas. “This is our 40th economic development announcement in the last five years, bringing the total number of jobs created to more than 11,000 and proving that Wake County is a place businesses want to be.”
Weatherbee Healthcare joins a strong community of Wake County employers with strong commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion and nonprofit involvement. The company has defined three fundamental DEI principles based on the core beliefs and values that have led to years of people-focused success and healthy business growth.
This announcement was made possible by a group of key partners including Raleigh Economic Development and Wake County Economic Development, the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce program, Capital Region Workforce Development, the City of Raleigh, the North Carolina Economic Development Partnership, and the North Carolina Department of Commerce. did. Workforce Solutions, North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina State Legislature, Wake County.
Raleigh Economic Development (RED) is a program of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Raleigh and Wake County Economic Development to support job creation and capital investment in Raleigh, North Carolina. Located in the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle region, RED is the city's premier economic development program, helping businesses recruit, retain, and expand their efforts and brands while supporting talent retention and equitable economic development efforts. Leading cognitive activities.
Wake County Economic Development is Wake County's primary economic development organization, providing economic development assistance to Wake County's 12 municipalities. As a program of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, the organization proactively creates an environment in which Wake County can grow and thrive, resulting in new jobs and capital investment.
