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Wake County
Economic Development 919.664.7048
800 S. Salisbury St.
PO Box 2978
Raleigh, NC 27602-7099
Economic Development 919.664.7048
800 S. Salisbury St.
PO Box 2978
Raleigh, NC 27602-7099
Ken Atkins Discusses Why Wake Is Consistently Named A Great Place For Business
In this podcast, Ken Atkins, executive director of WCED, explains why Wake County is one of the nation's best places to live and work. The podcast offers insight from Atkins on why the Triangle is an attractive destination for so many people. Atkins describes Wake County's economic situation as better than that of many other areas. Regional industries recognized for remaining strong despite the recession include healthcare, defense technology and software development. WCED is targeting certain business sectors, including electric vehicles and photonics, to guarantee that Wake County remains one of the top places for business after the recession ends.