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Global Opportunity in a Dynamic Landscape: Reflections from the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit
By Sam Rauf, Senior Economic Development Manager, WCED I had the privilege of attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. This year’s event stood out for the strength, clarity, and strategic focus of the conversations taking place. The international companies an… Read more >
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Albert Alwang Promoted to Director of Business Recruitment and Expansion
Wake County Economic Development is excited to announce that Albert Alwang has been promoted to the role of Director of Business Recruitment and Expansion (BRE). In this expanded role, Albert will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the BRE team, oversee WCED’s economic dev… Read more >
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A Fond Farewell!
After more than 10 years with Wake County Economic Development, Ashley Cagle's last day was Friday, April 18. In her decade with the Greater Raleigh Chamber and WCED, Ashley has had an indelible impact. Throughout her tenure, she has been instrumental in the team’s 77 project wins, res… Read more >
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The Raleigh Metro as a Global Business Hub
With more than 700 international companies, the Raleigh metro and the Research Triangle region offer a strong foundation for global companies to grow and thrive. International Business in the region brings new jobs and investment, as well as new culture, practices, and customs. The global en… Read more >
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Sam Rauf Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Sam Rauf, WCED’s Senior Economic Development Manager was selected to participate in the eleve… Read more >
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Exploring Raleigh's Economic Growth: A Deep Dive into Advanced Industries
By Albert Alwang, Economic Development Director, WCED Wake County Economic Development and Raleigh Economic Development are embarking on a process to better understand the success the region is experiencing. Together, we have hired Economic Leadership, led by Ted Abernathy, to conduct an ad… Read more >
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Raleigh Metro: A Top Business Destination
The Cost of Doing Business index examines cost factors across businesses, legal and regulatory environments, and tax climate. A company’s decision to grow or locate in a community relies heavily on the business environment. The bigger your business, the more expensive things tend to be… Read more >
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Workforce Trends in The Triangle: Insights from the Regional Skills Analysis
By Sam Rauf, Senior Economic Development Manager, WCED *This is part 2 of a 3-part series where we take a deeper dive into workforce trends impacting the Triangle Region. In our first post, we explored nationwide trends in the labor market and the rapidly changing environment… Read more >
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Raleigh's Competitive Edge in Talent and Workforce Growth
One of the most important competitive advantages and differentiators for the Raleigh metro is talent. The availability of highly skilled talent continues to be a top priority for both existing companies and those considering the metro for a relocation or expansion. With 12 colleges and unive… Read more >
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Albert Alwang Named to 2025 Class of Economic Development 40 Under 40
Please join us in congratulating Albert Alwang, WCED’s Economic Development Director, for being recognized on DCI’s 40 Under 40 list! The program honors individuals who have made a positive impact on their community and achieved success in economic development before turning 40 y… Read more >
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