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WCED & Raleigh Chamber Host Educators for Immersion Day
Last Thursday, the Wake County Economic Development team hosted several Wake County teachers as part of the SummerSTEM program, organized by WakeED Partnership. The goal of this eight-day professional development program is to enrich Wake County Public School System educators by helping th… Read more >
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Raleigh Chamber & Wake County Economic Development Celebrate Black Entrepreneurship Week
There is a strong, innovative spirit within Raleigh’s black entrepreneur community. Last week, Raleigh celebrated this spirit during Black Entrepreneurship Week (BEW). Participants of BEW had the chance to attend seminars on funding, brand building sessions, pitch practice (including a… Read more >
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National Media Campaign Efforts Result in Inc. Article
Raleigh is in the news again; this time being featured on the homepage of Inc.com. As part of our continued efforts to tell the story of Raleigh to a national audience, Wake County Economic Development and the City of Raleigh worked with our national media agency to bring Jeff Barrett, repor… Read more >
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SelectUSA Recap
To connect with business leaders and investors from across the globe, Kathleen Henry, economic development manager for Wake County Economic Development, travelled to Washington, D.C. for SelectUSA, the premiere FDI summit in the nation. With over 3,000 attendees representing 1,200 interna… Read more >
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What is FDI and Why Does it Matter?
The term “FDI,” or Foreign Direct Investment, is actually as simple as it sounds. Foreign companies looking to invest in the United States are the basis of foreign direct investment. The U.S. is recognized as a strong place to do business and a country at the forefront of innovat… Read more >
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Wake County ED Managers Travel to Atlanta
In WCED’s continued mission of making Wake County a global contender for jobs, economic development managers John Johnston and Kathleen Henry travelled to Atlanta to meet with site selection consultants in the area. Meeting with consultants gave John and Kathleen the opportunity to tel… Read more >
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Chief Executive Magazine Features Major Raleigh Company
As the Research Triangle region continues to draw the eye of business leaders across the nation, experts are analyzing what has made the region such an attractive landing spot for businesses over the past decade. Each day, the Research Triangle’s three tier-one research universities, d… Read more >
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Global Traveler Magazine Covers Raleigh
In the May 2018 issue of Global Traveler magazine, journalist Ron Bernthal captures his recent visit to Raleigh detailing the business-friendly environment and quality of life amenities that enhance the community’s lifestyle. His article offers a perfect reflection on the current lands… Read more >
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2018 Economic Development Forum Recap
When Wake County residents think of growth, their thoughts can often be separated into two camps. While some think of new restaurant openings, job creation, and opportunity, others think of longer commutes, shrinking backyards, and fewer familiar faces. While growth brings its share of bene… Read more >
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Qatar Officials Tour the Research Triangle
As out-of-market talent and qualified graduates continue to pour into Wake County, the need for a diverse business ecosystem continues to grow. While the Research Triangle region’s job economy has long been stoked by industry convergence and collaboration, civic and business leaders fr… Read more >
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