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Skill Survey Launches
What kinds of skills will employers need for tomorrow’s jobs? Wake County is working to find out. Over the next two months, local officials, along with RTI International, will be surveying businesses across 10 industry sectors in RTP as part of its re-launch of the Regional Skills Anal… Read more >
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Site Selection Trip Highlights Regional Partners
By: Albert Alwang, Economic Development Manager In February, WCED team members participated in a Site Selection Consultant trip to Greenville, SC. Similar to the trip in early January to Atlanta, GA (see blog) – WCED had an opportunity to network with site selectors, learn new trends… Read more >
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On the Road Again: Raleigh Delegation Travels to Austin for SXSW 2020
On Saturday, March 14, a team of local organizations will travel to Austin, Texas, to host a booth at the South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW) Trade Show. Wake County Economic Development, the City of Raleigh, and the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau will unveil a new c… Read more >
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Site Request Trends – Annual Demand & Activity
By: Morgan Ross, Senior Research Manager Wake County is consistently recognized as one of the best places for business and careers in the country. The region’s availability of buildings and shovel ready sites, competitive incentives and taxes, and a strong talent pool make i… Read more >
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Site Selector Visit to Atlanta
Last week, representatives from our team, the Research Triangle Regional Partnership, and other local partners traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to host a networking luncheon for site-selection consultants and foreign consulates based in Atlanta. The purpose of these visits to neighboring mar… Read more >
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WCED Welcomes New Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Programming Coordinator
Please help us welcome our new Diversity, Equity, & Inclusivity Programming Coordinator, Noor Bokhari! Noor will play a vital role in the Triangle DEI Alliance, and Wake County Economic Development’s focus on Equitable Economic Development. Noor is passionate about creating incl… Read more >
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Annual Report Released
We are excited to share that our 2018-2019 annual report has been released! The annual report shows an overview of activity from the past year and provides a high-level look at projects, initiatives, partnerships, and awards. This fiscal year, we saw an increase in jobs and investment, furth… Read more >
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Belgian Ambassador Visits the Research Triangle
Dirk Wouters, ambassador of Belgium to the United States, traveled to North Carolina on Dec. 9-10 to learn more about the Research Triangle region. Ambassador Wouters was appointed in Washington D.C. in 2016. The ambassador represents Belgium’s federal government in the United States … Read more >
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ECONOMIX 2019 - What we Learned & New Trends
The ECONOMIX conference is a blend of state and local economic development professionals, site selection consultants, and utility representatives. The annual conference brings the economic development community together to share insights and practical tools to enhance work in their respect… Read more >
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Why Headquarters Thrive in Wake County
Over the last five to 10 years, several successful corporate companies have chosen Wake County as their new home. Why? The Raleigh metro is the most competitive in the United States. The diverse talent pool, proximity to an international airport, lower tax rate, top-tier education, and a co… Read more >
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