Economic Development 919.664.7048
800 S. Salisbury St.
PO Box 2978
Raleigh, NC 27602-7099
Who We Are
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) is the lead economic development agency for Wake County. As such, WCED assists businesses with their relocation and expansion plans, and markets Wake County as one of the best places for business in the United States. For more information please check out our services and information piece. WCED is a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.
Wake County Economic Development Staff
Kenneth M. Atkins, CEcD
Executive Director
Oversees the Economic Development program staff.
919.664.7041
Jennifer Bosser
Assistant Executive Director
Oversees day-to-day operations and acts as a principal contact for prospective companies and the Advanced Medical Technology industry.
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Adrienne Cole
Executive Director, Raleigh Economic Development
Principal contact for prospective companies considering Raleigh.
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Wesley Fricks
Project Manager
Serves as a contact for prospective and existing companies. Works closely with the commercial real estate community.
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Wayne Watkins
Project Manager
Serves as a contact for prospective and existing companies. Primary industry contact for the Triangle's Interactive Software and the Defense and Aerospace Industires.
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Casey Cronce
Research Manager
Serves as the main contact for all research analysis, inquiries, and website updates.
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Tanya H. Blalock
Program Assistant
Assists with day-to-day operations.
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Angela Jackson
Program Assistant
Provides support for research analysis, existing industry efforts and marketing activities.
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