The new Wake County Economic Development website is now LIVE! The newly launched Raleigh-Wake.org is the official digital hub for Wake County Economic Development, offering a compelling, data-driven, and user-friendly experience for businesses, investors, and community leaders.

This site reflects the WCED’s commitment to innovation, economic mobility, and intentional growth. As one of the fastest growing regions in the U.S., with unmatched access to talent, infrastructure, and global markets, the new website is a strategic tool to attract and retain business, support smart, equitable development, and promote regional collaboration and visibility.

Key Features

• Comprehensive business resources: From site selection tools to workforce data, the site equips stakeholders with everything needed to make informed decisions.
• Community Insights: Explore Wake County’s 13 distinct communities, each with unique assets and opportunities
• Strategic Growth Focus: Aligned with the EDGE 7 strategy, the site supports a vision of building a competitive future.
• Talent and Innovation Showcase: The site highlights the region’s strengths in life science, technology, education and innovation.
• News & Rankings: Stay up to date on major economic development announcements, top rankings highlighting Wake County’s competitive advantage, and what the team is up to in the community.

This new website is an important tool in our toolbox for continued success.