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Executive Director Awarded 2016 Women in Business Award
Adrienne Cole, Wake County Economic Development's Executive Director, was awarded the Triangle Business Journal 2016 Women in Business Award. According to the Triangle Business Journal, The Women in Business Awards program recognizes Triangle women who have proven to be dyna… Read more >
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Wake County Economic Development Site Assessment Program Kicks Off Second Phase
Uncovers 13 percent of unused land in Wake County for industrial development RALEIGH, N.C. – Feb. 25, 2016 – Wake County Economic Development (WCED) officially kicked off the second phase of its Site Assessment Program this week. In the Program’s inaugural year, 5,000… Read more >
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​CAMPO Awards Town of Fuquay-Varina $5.3 Million Grant
Today, the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) awarded Fuquay-Varina federal grants in the amount of $5.3 million to be used for three roadway projects currently in progress in several phases. This is the largest combination of grant awards the town has received sin… Read more >
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Greenfield South Business Park Designated as AT&T Fiber Ready
GARNER, NC, February 10, 2016 — As part of AT&T’s continuing efforts to drive economic development and investment in North Carolina, AT&T* and representatives from Greenfield South Business Park and Garner Economic Development today announced that Greenfiel… Read more >
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Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster and Wake County Economic Development Host Cleantech Delegation at DistribuTECH
Showcasing the Triangle’s role as top cleantech cluster at world’s leading smart grid trade show RALEIGH, N.C. – Feb. 9, 2016 – The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) and Wake County Economic Development (WCED) this week will take a regional delegation t… Read more >
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Economic Development December Recap
Municipal Updates Apex Apex Passes Transportation Bond Referendum In the recent November election, a Transportation Bond Referendum was passed for the Town of Apex. The $15 million bond will go toward the completion of the Apex Peakway, resurfacing roads and the building/extending of … Read more >
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Raleigh-Cary Is 5th Best Metro for Middle-Class Families
The Raleigh-Cary metro has been ranked the 5th best metro for middle-class families by a new report by Chapman University's Chapman Center for Demographics and Policy. The study found that the best cities for middle-class families tend to be located outside the largest metropolitan area… Read more >
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NACO County Economies 2015 Report Shows Continued Growth
NACO has released their County Economies 2015 report. This report tracks the performance of 3,069 county economies in 2015 by examining annual changes in jobs, unemployment rate, economic output (GDP) and median home prices.The overall analysis indicates both opportunities and challenges, re… Read more >
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Governor and Mayor Celebrate The Dillon with Kane Realty
(Raleigh, NC – January 13, 2016) Governor Pat McCrory and Mayor Nancy McFarlane joined Kane Realty & Federal Capital Partners to celebrate The Dillon, the Warehouse District’s new mixed-use development, last night. The event was held at the site of the old Dillon Supply Compa… Read more >
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Raleigh Named a Future-Ready City
Recent findings from the Dell Future Ready Economics Model found that Raleigh ranked 6th among America’s most future-ready cities. The Dell Future Ready Economics Model is meant as a tool for cities to gauge their preparation for future growth. There are three primary characterist… Read more >
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