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Top StoryRegional cluster
planning begins
A
CEO-level regional task force launches work groups, research projects and
fundraising to shape a regional vision and action plan for future prosperity.
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Around the Region
Life
sciences study
Fierce competition threatens the future
vitality of the region’s life sciences cluster. An RTRP industry
study recommends strategies for its continued growth.
New
board member
Moses Carey joins RTRP board representing
Orange County.
New
tenant
Greater Triangle Regional Council
moves into RTRP offices, focusing first on issues of air quality.
Clusters
briefings
U.S. economic development chief, regional
leaders briefed on cluster competitiveness initiative.
Crain's
feature
Crain’s Cleveland Business reports,
“North Carolina sets template for tech dreams.”
International
visitors
Visitors from Idaho to Mongolia search
for secrets to the Research Triangle Region’s economic success.
Hayes
appointment
RTRP President and CEO Charles A.
Hayes appointed to executive committee of state Board of Economic Development.
Recruitment
travel
RTRP staff and regional economic developers
travel to key spots in the United States and Europe during February-April
to market the region for investment.
Vance
County certified site
Vance County gains a new certified site to recruit business investment.
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Harnett
County certified site
Harnett County gains a new certified site to recruit investment.
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Regional Initiatives
Future
Clusters Competitiveness
A CEO-level regional task force led by former N.C. Gov. James B. Hunt
is developing a plan to ensure future economic growth.
Investor Salute
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Selected
Recent Investments
Saint-Gobain Containers’ $20 million expansion in Vance County is
among $280 million in investment announcements made in the region during
the fourth quarter 2002.
Regional
Accolades
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill ranked #1 Best Cities for Education by Forbes' Places
Rated Almanac.
Recruiting Schedule
Regional developers travel to key U.S. and European markets.
Regional Events
The Council for Entrepreneurial Development's Venture Conference 2003 is one
of eight April events for businesspeople and entrepreneurs.
Southgate Jones III, BB&T ASURA, RTRP Chairman
Charles A. Hayes, RTRP President and CEO
Board Members
Gordon Allen, N.C. House of Representatives
Jennifer A. Andrews, Attorney
Peter Anlyan, Capitol Broadcasting Co.
John Atkins, O’Brien Atkins Associates
Ken Atkins, Wake County Economic Development Program
Roland Beauchaine, retired
James Beck, Capital Bank
David Benevides, IBM-RTP
Weldon “Chip” Capps, Arcola Logging Co.
Moses Carey Jr., Piedmont Health Services Inc.
Jack Clayton, Wachovia Bank
Alan Ciamporcero, Verizon
Don Donadio, Womble Carlyle Sandridge and Rice PLLC
Benny Finch, Vance County EDC
Stanley Fox, N.C. House of Representatives
Mike Gallagher, Huntington Learning Center
Terry E. Garrison, Vance-Granville Community College
Ronnie Goswick, Franklin County EDC
Andrea Harris, N.C. Institute of Minority Economic Development
Jerry Hartgrove, Harnett County EDC
Kathy Hawkins, Progress Energy Co.
Bob Heuts, Lee County EDC
Alan S. Hicks, Attorney
Fred Hobbs, Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates
Chris Johnson, Smithfield Downtown Development Corp.
Gary Joyner, Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
Marvin Joyner, Central Carolina Community College
Allen Kimball, Warren County EDC
Donald Lancaster, First Citizens Bank
Mary Lilley, Moore County Partners in Progress
Paul McCoy, retired
Joe McDonald, BB&T Regional Insurance
Glen Newsome, Person County EDC
Travis Porter, Maupin Taylor & Ellis PA
Jerry O’Keeffe, PSNC Energy Co.
Billie Redmond, TradeMark Properties Inc.
Dianne Reid, Orange County EDC
James Roberson, Research Triangle Foundation
Michael Ruffin, Durham County
Harvey Schmitt, Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Michael de Sherbinin, Johnston County EDC
J. D. Solomon, CH2M
James R. Talton Jr., Impact Design Build Inc.
N. Johnson Tilgham, Investor/Developer
Steve Toler, Verizon
Tony Tucker, Chatham County EDC
Leon Turner, Granville EDC
Robert Wellons, Wellons Realty & Construction Co.
Tom White, Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
Pratt Winston, Winston International
Lee Yarbrough, Novozymes North America Inc.
Special Adviser
James E. Holshouser Jr., Sanford Holshouser Law Firm
