Wake County Economic Development Podcast Details Why Wake County is the Best Place to do Business
Raleigh, NC, October 08, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from executive director Ken Atkins. In the podcast, Atkins 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.
Quotes:
“Wake County is consistently ranked high on the list of best places to work and live,” said Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development. “We are dedicated to recruiting the businesses that can grow Wake County’s economy and keep it a best place for business long after this recession is over.”
New Media Content:
www.raleigh-wake.org/page/ken-atkins-discusses-why-wake-is-consistently-named-a-great-place-for-business
Details:
- Forbes has named the Triangle region the best place for business and careers the past three consecutive years.
- fDi magazine has recognized Raleigh as the city with the most economic potential.
- Atkins says that Wake County’s current business climate is strong, due in part to the deep talent pool provided by the area’s three top-tier universities.
- Atkins cites the region’s excellent medical care and continued reasonable housing costs as additional incentives for those considering the Triangle.
- Wake County’s population is growing, and the estimated climb to 2 million by 2025 appeals to businesses as well as newcomers.
About Wake County Economic Development:
Wake County Economic Development (WCED), a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, is the primary economic development organization for Wake County and its 12 municipalities. WCED hosts clients evaluating Wake County for possible facility locations each year and facilitates dozens of corporate expansions, resulting in new jobs and capital investment for Raleigh and Wake County. Services available to companies that are considering relocating or expanding in Wake County include economic and demographic research, site and building inventory searches, visitation itineraries, community tours, corporate executive and employee briefings, employee relocation assistance, and post-relocation services. In both 2002 and 2003, Site Selection magazine recognized WCED as one of the top ten economic development organizations in the United States. For more information about WCED, please visit www.raleigh-wake.org.
Jennifer Fair
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
Jennifer@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
www.mmipublicrelations.com
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Quotes:
“Wake County is consistently ranked high on the list of best places to work and live,” said Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development. “We are dedicated to recruiting the businesses that can grow Wake County’s economy and keep it a best place for business long after this recession is over.”
New Media Content:
www.raleigh-wake.org/page/ken-atkins-discusses-why-wake-is-consistently-named-a-great-place-for-business
Details:
- Forbes has named the Triangle region the best place for business and careers the past three consecutive years.
- fDi magazine has recognized Raleigh as the city with the most economic potential.
- Atkins says that Wake County’s current business climate is strong, due in part to the deep talent pool provided by the area’s three top-tier universities.
- Atkins cites the region’s excellent medical care and continued reasonable housing costs as additional incentives for those considering the Triangle.
- Wake County’s population is growing, and the estimated climb to 2 million by 2025 appeals to businesses as well as newcomers.
About Wake County Economic Development:
Wake County Economic Development (WCED), a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, is the primary economic development organization for Wake County and its 12 municipalities. WCED hosts clients evaluating Wake County for possible facility locations each year and facilitates dozens of corporate expansions, resulting in new jobs and capital investment for Raleigh and Wake County. Services available to companies that are considering relocating or expanding in Wake County include economic and demographic research, site and building inventory searches, visitation itineraries, community tours, corporate executive and employee briefings, employee relocation assistance, and post-relocation services. In both 2002 and 2003, Site Selection magazine recognized WCED as one of the top ten economic development organizations in the United States. For more information about WCED, please visit www.raleigh-wake.org.
Jennifer Fair
MMI Associates, Inc.
(919) 233-6600
Jennifer@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
www.mmipublicrelations.com
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Patty Briguglio
919-233-6600
www.raleigh-wake.org
Patty Briguglio
919-233-6600
www.raleigh-wake.org
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