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A Glimpse into RTP 3.0
Local leaders gathered for the annual joint meeting of EDGE 6 investors and Raleigh Chamber Board of Advisors to hear from Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina President and CEO Scott Levitan. Scott shared an overview of the visionary next phase of development for the catalytic Res… Read more >
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Wake County Economic Development at the SelectUSA 2024 Investment Summit
The SelectUSA Investment Summit, held from June 23 - 26, 2024, at the National Harbor in Washington DC, serves as the premier platform for international business investment in the United States. This year’s summit continued the 10-year tradition of connecting international investors, c… Read more >
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Economic Development Annual Meeting 2024 Recap
“It’s about our people. Full stop,” shared Ginny Wright, CEO of Audemars Piguet Americas, at the 2024 Economic Development Annual Meeting presented by UBS. Ginny was joined by Greg Clark, Vice President of INEOS Automotive Americas, and Jordan Ulrich, Vice President of P… Read more >
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Key Takeaways from BIO 2024
Michael Haley, WCED Executive Director and Kyle Touchstone, Director of Raleigh Economic Development recently traveled to San Diego, California to attend the Bio International Convention. BIO is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of bi… Read more >
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WCED Speaks to Sanderson High School about Key Economic Indicators
On May 14th, WCED team members visited the CTE Business Economics class at Sanderson High School in Raleigh. Bailey Siebel, Research & Marketing Coordinator, and Jordan Deshazor, Project Coordinator, spoke about county-wide economic indicators that have contributed to the area’s su… Read more >
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Raleigh Chamber Leader and EDGE 6 Investors Recognized in Business NC Power List 2024
The annual publication of Business North Carolina’s Power List made its 2024 debut this month and included several familiar leaders. This list, formed by various interviews judged on research, reporting and public nominations, highlights influential leaders in more than 15 industries t… Read more >
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Convene, Connect, Celebrate: Innovate Raleigh Summit 2024
Innovate Raleigh Summit 2024 was an immense success, with a focus on convening, connecting, and celebrating Raleigh's innovation and startup ecosystem. Michael Haley, Executive Director of Wake County Economic Development and Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Raleigh Chamb… Read more >
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Adrienne Cole and Michael Haley Receive Impact 50 Award
Raleigh Magazine’s Impact 50 recognized two Raleigh Chamber leaders: Adrienne Cole and Michael Haley! The duo each received acknowledgments for their leadership and impact that has touched every facet of Raleigh. Adrienne and Michael have both played a major role in the success of the … Read more >
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EDGE 6 Investors Receive Exclusive Updates at Latest Meeting
Wake County Economic Development is funded by investments from the private and public sectors through the Raleigh Chamber’s EDGE program. Since its establishment in 1995, the Raleigh Chamber’s EDGE program has spearheaded economic development for Raleigh, Wake County, and the r… Read more >
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Best Practices from Sustainability Conference 2024
The Raleigh Chamber hosted the second annual Sustainability Conference on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Presented by Duke Energy, FIJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, and Lenovo, the event provided a morning of insightful sessions focused on global best practices and the local actions bein… Read more >
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