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  • The War for Talent

    By Jennifer Bosser | Filed in: Talent, Wake County | Comments (0)

    If you subscribe to a business magazine, then you have likely read about the war for talent more than once. Popular magazines have featured stories on the topic including Money Magazine , "Engineers Wanted: The War for Tech Talent March 2011;" CIO Update , "2011 and... Read More >

  • Sleepless in Seattle

    By Wayne Watkins | Filed in: Interactive Digital Media, Wake County | Comments (0)

    I was in Seattle last week to conduct a whirlwind series of meetings with some of the area’s largest game-development studios. The Seattle area was the one recognized cluster of game development in the United States that I had not visited personally so I was keen to gather as much info as possible. During the course of my short visit I was able to sit down with 12 area execs to discuss Seattle’s game-development industry cluster, gather info on perceptions of the... Read More >

  • Explore Our Local Industry Clusters

    By Jenn Bosser | Filed in: Wake County, Clusters of Innovation | Comments (0)

    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 cluster , or Porterian cluster , was introduced and the term cluster popularized... Read More >

  • Research Never Sounded So Good

    By Casey Cronce | Filed in: Wake County | Comments (0)

    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 prepare to conquer the data with spreadsheets, graphs, and color coding. As a research manager for Wake County Economic Development, I see a variety of statistics, numbers, and percentages about... Read More >

  • NC Governor Signs Legislation

    By Wayne Watkins | Filed in: Serious Games, Wake County | Comments (0)

    Today, after a private tour of the Epic Games facility in Cary, Gov. Bev Perdue sat down with a variety of the interactive digital media’s largest players and signed House Bill 1973 and Senate Bill 1171. The passage of these bills is important to economic development in the area because it shows that the local community and state are behind major efforts.Read More >

  • Summer Living in Wake County

    By Casey Cronce | Filed in: Leisure, Wake County | Comments (0)

    During the summer months, there is no shortage of new, fun, and exciting activities and events to be a part of in Wake County. Whether you’d like to be inside or outside, by yourself or with family, there’s always a variety of things to do. If you’re trying to beat the heat indoors, there are many museums in the area to explore. Come face to face with dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural... Read More >

  • We've got the Talent... What Next?

    By Jennifer Bosser | Filed in: Education, Wake County, Jobs | Comments (1)

    As companies consider site location, the ability to attract and retain talent remains a primary driver in their decision of where to locate.  Flanked by three tier-1 research universities, Wake County is the smartest and most education city in the country.  Complimented by high tech jobs, good education, and economic stability, Wake County is a great place to live, work and play. . . and we’ve got the official rankings to prove it.  In 2010, Wake County received 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 >

  • New Name For WCED Twitter Account - From @KenAtkins To @RaleighWake

    By Ken Atkins | Filed in: Wake County | Comments (0)

    It’s time I that let you know about a big change occurring for WCED. Don’t worry – it’s a positive one that will benefit us all. A little more than a year ago, I launched my personal Twitter page to grow and maintain a network of people interested in WCED and Wake County. That resulted in more individuals and business leaders learning about us and knowing more about how to enjoy the benefits of... Read More >

  • Top 10 Wake County Hospitality and Residential Investments for 2000s

    By Ken Atkins | Filed in: Real Estate, Wake County | Comments (0)

    The past decade was an outstanding period of growth for Wake County. Here is a list of some of our County’s major retail and hospitality investments. • Triangle Town Center Opened in August 2002, the shopping mall offers more than 1.3 million feet in retail spaces. • IMAX Theater at Marbles Kids Museum The combination of... Read More >