Municipalities

Apex is a vibrant, fast-growing community that blends small-town charm and authenticity with modern conveniences. Residents enjoy top-tier schools, a thriving local economy, and easy access to the Research Triangle Park. With a dynamic downtown, a strong sense of community, and an expansive network of parks and greenways, Apex truly lives up to its name as the “Peak of Good Living.”

Community investments in quality of life, amenities, education and public infrastructure have made Cary a premier destination for corporate locations, boasting a who’s who of the tech, information, and life science and innovation sectors. With more than 170,000 residents, this “town” is now the seventh largest city in the state of North Carolina.

Fuquay-Varina continues to prove why it’s one of North Carolina’s fastest growing communities. The town continues to meet and exceed the expectations of our residents and business community. It continues to focus on building stronger existing business relationships and work with the entrepreneurial community to ensure the town is one of the region’s most attractive communities to grow a business.

Just minutes south of downtown Raleigh, Garner is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the nation. Its prime location near Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 70 offers easy access to world class research universities and Research Triangle Park, making it a community that’s quickly gaining attention.

The Town of Holly Springs is a global biomanufacturing hub located in Wake County, NC, the third fastest growing county in the country. Located minutes from the Raleigh urban core, RDU international airport, Research Triangle Park, and three tier one research universities, Holly Springs boasts an ecosystem encompassing infrastructure, diverse talent, affordability, and quality of life. Holly Springs offers top-performing public schools, gorgeous residential neighborhoods, abundant green space and a thriving business community.

Located nine miles from downtown Raleigh, Knightdale blends small-town charm with big business potential. Home to innovative companies, top-rated restaurants, and vibrant neighborhoods, it offers strong infrastructure, scenic parks, and a skilled workforce—making it a prime spot for businesses of all sizes.

Morrisville, strategically located in the Research Triangle near RDU International Airport and Research Triangle Park, offers a prime setting for businesses of all sizes. Its reputation as a thriving hub is reflected in its rapid population growth from under 1,500 in 1990 to over 33,000 today. This dynamic expansion highlights Morrisville’s strong appeal, making it an ideal
environment for innovation, talent, and business success

As North Carolina’s capital city and home to North Carolina State University, Raleigh is a dynamic
economic hub driven by explosive population growth, a diverse talent pipeline, an exceptional
quality of life and a competitive cost of doing business. Raleigh continues to earn its rankings
as a top place for business with recruitment and expansion announcements by corporate
headquarters, software development and life science companies.

Rolesville is now the 89th largest community in NC, growing by over 150% in the last decade.
Our town is quickly becoming a destination of choice in Wake County, where quality of life,
safety, and opportunity converge. The Town of Rolesville is constantly moving forward.

Located in northern Wake County, Wake Forest is a thriving, fast-growing community that
blends small-town charm with innovation and opportunity. With a population nearing 62,000
in 2025 and a 336% increase since 2000, it attracts talent, entrepreneurs, and tech firms.
Ranked among the Top 4 Best Suburbs for Young Professionals in Wake County by Niche, Wake
Forest offers a strategic location, high quality of life, and a forward-thinking environment.

Located in eastern Wake County, less than 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh, the Town of
Wendell is poised for a very bright future. I-87, which connects Raleigh to I-95, has attracted
new businesses and investors to the community thanks to increased visibility and accessibility.
The best example of this is Wendell Falls, an 1,115-acre mixed-use development that incorporates
thousands of homes with millions of square feet of commercial development.

Zebulon, located where Highways 64 and 264 converge, serves as the hub of residential and
industrial growth in Eastern Wake County. Situated between RTP and I-95, Zebulon is
home to one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities on the east coast and is
headquarters to the world’s leading producer of wine corks. With its premier location, Zebulon’s
availability of land, utilities, road network, and trained workforce, make it an outstanding choice
for work and play.