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“Best for Business.”
“Best Place to Live.”
“Top Region for Inward Investment.”
Pick any measure
of competitive success and you'll find the Research
Triangle Region of North Carolina consistently ranked
among the best places in the world to live, work and
do business.
A collaborative,
supportive climate for business, vibrant clusters
of innovation, world-renowned research universities
and a highly skilled workforce are a few of the many
reasons businesses choose the Research Triangle Region.
Diversified
Economy
Anchored by leading technology firms, government
and world-class universities and medical centers, the
area's economy has performed exceptionally well. Significant
increases in employment, earnings, personal income and
retail sales are projected over the next 15 years.
High-tech/Bioscience
Environment
The region's growing, vibrant, high-technology
community includes such companies as IBM, SAS, Cisco,
Nortel, Network Appliance and Credit Suisse First Boston.
In addition to high tech, the region consistently ranks
in the top 3 U.S. regions for life science companies.
The region is home to GlaxoSmithKline, Biogen Idec,
BASF, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, Wyeth and others.
The Research
Triangle Park and Centennial
Campus support innovation through R&D and technology
transfer among the region's companies and research universities
(Duke University, The University of North Carolina at
Chapel and North Carolina State University).
Market
Access
Centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic region
with an excellent transportation
system. the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina
offers unparalleled access to markets and suppliers,
which lowers your cost of doing business.
Supportive
Business Climate
Reasonable taxes, low business costs and sound
government provide a supportive environment for R&D
and manufacturing. The region is known for its culture
of collaboration that promotes business success.
Well-educated
Population
Education is highly valued here. More than
40 percent of the population hold at least a bachelor's
degree. One in nine holds graduate, professional or
Ph.D. degrees. Community colleges offer free, customized
industrial training for new and existing companies.
Enviable
Quality of Life
Climate, culture and recreational opportunities
make the Research Triangle Region one of the best places
to live in the world. The region is a "community
of communities." Its four mid-sized cities, several
smaller towns and numerous rural communities offer a
small-town feeling with big-city amenities. An easy
drive takes you to some of the world's most beautiful
beaches and mountains. Four seasons and a temperate
climate make the region a great place to live year round.
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