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Explore Our Local Industry Clusters
What is a cluster? We often refer to our marketing efforts by the targeted clusters we are looking to attract and grow. For those not familiar with a cluster, here is a definition straight from Wikipedia: An industry cluster, also known as a business cluster,competitive cluste… Read more >
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New Raleigh Economic Development Director
As the new director for Raleigh Economic Development, I’d like to introduce myself and give you a little background. My name is James Sauls, and I have been active in economic development for seven years. I was most recently the economic development director for the town of Fuquay… Read more >
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Defense Technologies on the Move
In a market where networking opportunities are abundant, it is exciting to find new pockets where individual and corporate connectivity amongst a particular sector could use a shot in the arm. On Thursday April 21, Wake County Economic Development and North Carolina State University… Read more >
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The 2011 ECGC Wants YOU!
If you're looking for a reason to attend the 2011 East Coast Game Conference, hosted right here in Raleigh, below are the top 10. Have your mind blown by Epic Games' Samaritan demo and learn how they put it together from senior graphics architect Martin Mittring! Join th… Read more >
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Making Strides in San Francisco
Wake County Economic Development made its annual trip out to San Francisco for the 2011 Game Developers Conference (GDC), the largest game technology-driven show held every year. This was our fourth year of involvement with the show and each year we continue to grow our presence. T… Read more >
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Home Sweet Wake County
Early this month, I took my first trip to Orange County, Calif. for the Medical Design & Manufacturing West show, held Feb. 8 – 10 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The show is held in conjunction with sister shows focusing on packaging, electronics, automation, plastics, aero… Read more >
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My Day with the 82nd
Sitting in the back of a C-130 for the first time is an eye-opening experience. The first thing you notice is how spartan the interior of the aircraft is. Webbed seats run down each side of the fuselage in addition to a row running down the middle. Hydraulic and electrical lines ru… Read more >
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Research Never Sounded So Good
When I use the word research, what’s your immediate reaction? Did you cringe, maybe tense up a little bit? Well, don’t worry, you’re not alone. When the word research gets used, it means for me it’s time to go to work, and I get excited. I crack my knuckles and prepar… Read more >
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Brochures, Maps, Biotechnology.. Oh My!
We are all about jobs! We are committed to growing our life sciences industry and bringing more jobs to the Triangle. More than 57,000 people are employed by life sciences companies in North Carolina, with an average wage of close to $75,000 a year. Despite the recession, the life … Read more >
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More Software, Less Hardware
Before we closed out 2010, Wake County Economic Development was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend a morning with Tom Captain, vice chairman of Global and U.S. Aerospace & Defense for Deloitte LLP. This event was arranged in coordination with our Defense Technology Clu… Read more >
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