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  • 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 (0)

    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 >

  • Wake County's 2009 Accolades

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

    Wake County is among the country’s leading communities taking proactive strides in bettering its economic and business situation, as was proven in 2009. While we could list many others, we believe that the following items represent the top 10 highlights of Wake County’s achievements during that period: • Raleigh was named #1 “Top City for Small Business” by Bizjournals in... Read More >

  • Wake County's Mass Transit: Now And The Future

    By Conni Tucker | Filed in: Wake County | Comments (0)

    Wake County is among the country’s leading communities taking a proactive stance to increase ridership and employ electric transportation. There are many approaches already underway addressing these issues. One is the improved Raleigh CAT (Capital Area Transit) bus system . Its free fare R-Line... Read More >

  • Home for the Holidays in Wake County

    By Conni Tucker | Filed in: Leisure, Wake County | Comments (0)

    With the holiday season approaching, we would like to remind you that there are plenty of ways to celebrate without leaving the area. Here is a sampling by upcoming special days: Halloween Cary is offering scary movies at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre through Friday, Oct. 30, for $3 per adult and free for kids under 12. On Oct. 30, Zebulon Community Center hosts Read More >

  • Wake Most Prosperous County in North Carolina

    By Conni Tucker | Filed in: Wake County | Comments (0)

    A report by The News and Observer regarding 2008 census data for North Carolina found that Wake County was the most prosperous of the state’s largest counties last year, meaning counties with more than 65,000 residents. Our median household income of approximately $65,000 was nearly $20,000 greater than the state median income... Read More >