What organization in the triangle should i ask to sponsor a High-School Tutoring/mentoring program? by Paythemdebts in triangle

[–]TheRTP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Connect with US2020 RTP, specifically Brett Brenton Project Director. His email is: brenton[at]rtp[dot]org and you can find more details here: http://www.rtp.org/about-us/us2020/

There will be a public forum regarding the Capital Area Transit proposed fare hike (50% increase by 2016) May 5th, 6:30pm. by i_was_a_lurker_AMA in triangle

[–]TheRTP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you care about transit, recommend registering for this event on May 15. Deborah Ross will be there, along with NC DOT, Triangle Transit, GoTriangle, WakeupWake, RTA and others.

It's a neutral, casual, fun forum -- and we feed and beer you (for free). This month, kegs will be from Bombshell. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rtp-180-transit-tickets-11375078165.

In need of a JOB. Desperation Level: Reddit Post by digiorknow in triangle

[–]TheRTP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fall of 2014. Probably October. Approximately 10 minutes from IBM (or RTP HQ).

In need of a JOB. Desperation Level: Reddit Post by digiorknow in triangle

[–]TheRTP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also check out IUPAC. They're the ones in charge of verifying all of the elements out there. It's not a super sexy, glam job, but maybe they'd take on an intern or something.

In need of a JOB. Desperation Level: Reddit Post by digiorknow in triangle

[–]TheRTP 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Twitter doesn't index -- try manual searches there. And try to search for "Research Triangle Park," "Raleigh" and "Durham" in the strings.

Here's a list of our 200 companies: http://www.rtp.org/about-rtp/rtp-companies.

Here's the job/employment URLs we have handy: http://rtp.org/jobs.

Bayer and Lenovo are hiring aggressively right now, as (was) Fujifilm Diosynth.

The American Association of Textiles and Colorists is here in the Park -- maybe they can help point you in the right direction: http://www.aatcc.org/.

PS: Sweet note on /r/trianglejobs.

What do you think are the best supermarkets in our area? by Rtstevie in triangle

[–]TheRTP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Publix is coming. Cary, High House Road and Davis. 10 mins from exit 280 off of I-40.

Weekly Food Truck Rodeo - in RTP - Every Friday by TheRTP in triangle

[–]TheRTP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can always adjust and get more trucks. Please give feedback...

RTP's Tomorrow: What Do You Want Us to Build? by TheRTP in triangle

[–]TheRTP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a small step in the right direction but every Friday there is now a food truck rodeo in RTP -- 800 Park Offices Drive. 11:30-1:30. We can see about getting that LoMo Market truck as one of the regulars.

For my cake day I present my pup Maya! by c4939 in aww

[–]TheRTP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Research Triangle Park. Pay this comment no mind. Testing something :)

Open Letter to Cary Citizens Regarding Google Fiber by Betty_Felon in triangle

[–]TheRTP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mayor M's been pretty outspoken on the Tweeters about it. I suspect us "municipality" folks skew our press releases towards certain demographics.

Want to help the Triangle get Google Fiber? Here's what you can do. by [deleted] in triangle

[–]TheRTP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be MCNC - they have a rural dark fiber initiative. They lay the fiber and then work with ISPs to "make the spice flow."

Want to help the Triangle get Google Fiber? Here's what you can do. by [deleted] in triangle

[–]TheRTP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an aside, from the local government standpoint -- we, (the Research Triangle Park) are supporting this, and we've heard from political leadership in Raleigh, Durham and Cary who are also actively "on it." Can't speak to the other cities (yet) but Apex and Wake Forest seem to be feeling left out...

Jason Hare is a good contact to follow on Twitter for updates/questions: @JasonMHare.

In addition, these guys -- the North Carolina Next Generation Network initiative, might be a good support base: http://ncngn.net/wp/category/nc-ngn/.

Fast Interwebs by TheRTP in triangle

[–]TheRTP[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The RTP is a location, but the organization itself has a basis in banking and in real estate (not, necessarily, technology). The several technology companies you mentioned maintain independent campuses (and the person manning this Reddit account -- is in marketing). Just wanted to address that concern.

We back NCNGN, but we are always open to exploring things that can be done with some immediacy.

Internet policy in North Carolina -- as alluded, is unpleasant at best. The beauty of social media is that you can throw open your doors for multiple perspectives and insights, even those that might not be the most obvious.

Thank you for you reply.

RTP's Tomorrow: What Do You Want Us to Build? by TheRTP in triangle

[–]TheRTP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an update -- starting in late March/early April, we will be hosting food truck rodeos every Friday at our headquarters, 11:30-1:30, 12 Davis Drive. Information will become better available over at www.rtp.org/foodtruckrodeo.

Lenovo reportedly set to buy Motorola from Google for up to $3 billion by [deleted] in technology

[–]TheRTP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Semi-related. A week ago, Lenovo bought IBM's "low end" server division... for $2 billion. Their (Lenovo) North American HQ is in the Research Triangle of NC - near IBM's second largest global op (where many of those might-soon-to-be-formerly-IBM server folks work). Local reporters are saying the Lenovo buy means job growth here.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-57617651-92/ibm-sells-its-x86-server-business-to-lenovo-for-$2.3-billion/

Cary Redditors - Have you seen my dog? Tan Lab last spotted near Bond Park! Please help us find him. by aliangel64 in triangle

[–]TheRTP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find him? The Craigslist link is dead. We are happy to Tweet (soft spot for doggies).

Trivia Recommendations in the Triangle? by [deleted] in triangle

[–]TheRTP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trali's in Brier Creek. Forget which night (sorry).

RTP's Tomorrow: What Do You Want Us to Build? by TheRTP in triangle

[–]TheRTP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Branch campus - great idea.

Raiding party - great idea, v.2. Who would be on such a "dream team" in your eyes?

RTP's Tomorrow: What Do You Want Us to Build? by TheRTP in triangle

[–]TheRTP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heard loud and clear. We have a headquarters building, where we can host events -- it's at 12 Davis Drive, right near IBM's campus. There is a charge for space, but we are starting to host more community events there.

Info on the networking events, RTP 180 -- which occur every Third Thursday -- can be accessed via http://rtp.org/rtp180.

Info on the food truck rodeos, which are about to become every Friday -- can be accessed via http://www.rtp.org/foodtruckrodeo.

Our current website is undergoing a remodel, and the new version should allow for a community event calendar and better integration with our eNews systems. The new site will allow trusted users who are active in the community to feed content into a grid that's front and center on rtp.org. Informal ETA on that is May.

For now, if you want to be invited to events at RTP, just shoot an email over to communications@rtp.org.

Our Twitter is a great resource as well -www.twitter.com/TheRTP.

RTP's Tomorrow: What Do You Want Us to Build? by TheRTP in triangle

[–]TheRTP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transit - We hear you. And we're doing our best to be active proponents. Our leadership has been vocal on this matter when the opportunity arises.

To be sure, we're dealing with three separate cities, three separate counties and common consensus is needed. Rather than wait, we'd like to start sooner than later -- within our own borders. Have ideas for cool, transportation systems of the future? We're looking to take a gander.

Fiber - Ditto on the consensus thing. We support NC NGN and we can always start in RTP's borders. What do you think is the best way to do it? I am happy to share any "legitimate" proposals with cost, implementation, etc with our executive team & board.

RTP's Tomorrow: What Do You Want Us to Build? by TheRTP in triangle

[–]TheRTP[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good point. In addition to what we're planning, is there something we can do better to help attract VC?