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  • Defense Technologies on the Move

    By Wesley Fricks | Filed in: Defense | Comments (0)

    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 provided just that when we co-hosted our first (of many to come) networking reception for Defense Technologies. With all of the activity and growth... Read More >

  • My Day with the 82nd

    By Wayne Watkins | Filed in: Defense | Comments (0)

    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 run the length of the fuselage and there are small, round porthole windows, which are situated too high to see out of when strapped in and seated. It’s disorienting at first because of the loud... Read More >

  • More Software, Less Hardware

    By Wesley Fricks | Filed in: Defense | Comments (0)

    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 Cluster and served as a great opportunity for our defense companies and other affiliates to interface with an industry... Read More >

  • Wake Economy Showing Promise In 2010

    By Casey Cronce | Filed in: Defense, Morrisville, Serious Games, Technology, Wake County | Comments (0)

    The first quarter of 2010 showed promise in the slow but steady rise of the economy. During these three months, Wake County Economic Development saw a total of 21 new projects come in. These projects represent more than $100 million in investment and approximately 4,300 jobs.  Wake County has identified target industries and has developed a precision marketing plan to help existing companies grow and to bring new companies within these industries to the area.  Companies... Read More >

  • Economic Development Forum to Focus on Defense Technology Companies

    By Casey Cronce | Filed in: Technology, Defense | Comments (0)

    The defense technology industry has taken flight in the Triangle area, with more than 60 identified companies. What lures such a high number of defense organizations to this region are such factors as: 1) Its educated and constantly growing population. 2) Its proximity to each of the Read More >