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. 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
(919) 664-7045
Adrienne Cole
Executive Director, Raleigh Economic Development
Principal contact for prospective companies considering Raleigh
(919) 664-7049
James Sauls
Project Manager
Serves as a contact for prospective and existing companies. Works closely with the commercial real estate community.
(919) 664-7042
Wayne Watkins
Project Manager
Serves as a contact for prospective and existing companies. Primary industry contact for the Triangle's Interactive Software and Medical Device industries. Responsible for the NC State precision marketing initiative.
(919) 664-7043
Casey Cronce
Research Manager
Serves as main contact for all research analysis and inquiries.
(919) 664-7066
Tanya H. Blalock
Program Assistant
Assists with day-to-day operations
(919) 664-7048
Angela Jackson
Program Assistant
Provides support for research analysis and marketing activities.
(919) 664-7047