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Raleigh’s Chamber is leading the way in developing the region’s burgeoning medical devices cluster.

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Around the Region

Surviving the biotech race
A Swedish study predicts which regions in the world will emerge and survive as centers of biotechnology.

State grant nets high-tech jobs
Infineon Technologies North America Corp. is staying in the region and creating up to 400 new high-paying jobs thanks to a new state incentive program.

U.S. study says Raleigh-Durham's
a bargain for biotech
A national consulting firm says Raleigh-Durham, N.C. is one of the least expensive biotechnology communities in North America to operate a biomedical research and product development company.

Is the sky falling?
In 2004, the Research Triangle Region will fall under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's umbrella of clean air nonattainment. A regional forum examines what this means for the region.

Forbes: Triangle among Top 10
for business and careers
Low business costs and highly educated workers make the Triangle one of the best places for business and careers, says Forbes magazine.

On the Road Again: LA to DC
RTRP developers plan a four-city West Coast blitz and a major biotech event in June to recruit investment to the region.

Harnett County sites certified
Harnett County received state certification that three of its industrial parks are ready to develop.

Regional Initiatives

Future Clusters Competitiveness
The CEO-level regional task force led by former N.C. Gov. James B. Hunt continues to press forward on an aggressive schedule to develop an action plan for the region's future prosperity.
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Blueprint for Life Sciences Growth
Protecting and growing the region's life sciences industry amid fierce competition from other areas is the topic of an RTRP life sciences industry report.
Read the report (.pdf)

Attracting Rural Investment
Creating jobs and opportunity is the focus of an RTRP study conducted by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Office of Economic Development.
Read the study (.pdf)

Investor Salute

RTRP Indicators

		April 03	March 03	April 02
	Web site hits	65,327	78,491	63,640
	Inquiries	114	109	145

Selected Recent Investments
Japan-based NT Techno's new $21 million plant in Granville County is among $187 million in investment and 1,091 new jobs announced in the region during the first quarter of 2003.

Regional Accolades
The Research Triangle Region gains top rankings for attracting corporate headquarters, supporting business and career growth, holding public schools accountable and “reinventing your life.”

Recruiting Schedule
Economic developers will visit key contacts worldwide in coming months to recruit investment to the Research Triangle Region.

Regional Events
Learn to tap a $1.6 billion business resource at the SBTDC’s June 5 workshop, one of several June events for regional businesspeople and entrepreneurs.