More Jobs Headed To the Durham Area

The Triangle area may have the 3rd highest rate of unemployment in the country, but that does not mean it has to stay that way. More jobs are headed to the Durham area. ReverbNation, a Durham based company recently acquired startup company Sound Around in hopes of increasing their business into the mobile market.  The acquisition will lead to a 50% increase in jobs there in the next few months.

ReverbNation distributes music to iTunes and also manages websites and fans for over 890,000 bands. ReverbNation serves some large names such as Madonna and Mary Chapin Carpenter all the way to new and upcoming artists.

Sound Around is a company that was created by two individuals out of N.C. State University and they provide companies with the capability to create mobile applications that allows for fans to follow their favorite band. The application will also provide fans the ability to download the latest music from their favorite band.

ReverbNation is looking to take their staff of about 20 employees to 30-35 in the next few months.

Job growth is important in the Triangle area and more jobs are planned in the future. If you are interested in learning more about short sales or foreclosures in Glen Laurel, contact Rodney Geohagan. The Geo Team is here to help you with all of your real estate needs. Rodney Geohagan is a certified distressed property expert who has the experience to help you sell your home and is qualified to help you with all options before it is too late. There are a lot of questions about how the short sale process works and whether a homeowner would be better off selling short or signing over their deed in lieu of foreclosure. Rodney has the answer and would love to sit down for a confidential review of your options.