Economic Development
The Wake County Economic Development Program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is the lead economic development organization in the county, providing support and services for Wake County and its 12 municipalities.
Our team hosts hundreds of 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.
We offer assistance with:
- Finding a site or building
- Statistics and research
- Community briefing and tours
- Visitation itineraries
- Corporate executive and employee briefings
- Employee relocation assistance
- Post-relocation services
Our Raleigh Economic Development program provides the above services specifically for those companies located in or relocating to Raleigh.
Wake County Economic Development Volunteers
Jimmy Barnes, NAI Carolantic Realty, Inc.
Vice Chair, Economic Development Department Board
Economic Development Department Staff
Ken Atkins - 919.664.7041
Senior Vice President, Economic Development
Executive Director, Wake County Economic Development
Conni Tucker - 919.664.7045
Assistant Executive Director
Adrienne Cole - 919.664.7049
Executive Director, Raleigh Economic Development
James Sauls - 919.664.7042
Project Manager
Wayne Watkins - 919.664.7043
Project Manager
Andrew Buczarski - 919.664.7047
Research Manager
Tanya Blalock - 919.664.7048
Program Assistant
Casey Verburg - 919.664.7066
Program Assistant