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Wake Forest Area Named One of Nine Most High-Growth Areas in the Nation
January 6
Wake Forest, NC – On January 5, 2010, Gadberry Group announced its list of last year’s nine most notable high-growth areas in the US – Gadberry Group’s “9 from 2009.” Wake Forest, NC earned the number 6 spot on that list.
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Carl Zeiss Optronics USA Inc. to Locate U.S. Corporate Headquarters in Wake Forest
November 24
The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Carl Zeiss Optronics USA Inc. (ZeO USA) will locate its U.S. corporate headquarters in Wake Forest, N.C.
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Top 10 Cities Primed for a Real Estate Recovery
August 17
U.S. News & World Report evaluated 79 cities across the country to determine the top cities in the nation primed for a commercial real estate recovery. They reviewed combined office and retail vacancy data from real estate research firm Reis Inc. to establish the cities best - and worst - positioned to make a commercial real estate comeback. The Raleigh-Durham metro area is in the top 10 cities primed for a commercial real estate recovery. Read the article
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Projects Going Vertical in Wake Forest
June 2
Siena Office Park:
The first of four buildings is under construction at Siena Office Park, located at the intersection of the 98 Bypass and Siena Drive. This 7,500 square-foot Medical / Professional Office building is for sale or lease and is being constructed as shell space with custom interior finishes available. The all brick, garden-level suites can range from 1,422 square feet up to 7,500 square feet. Construction on this building is expected to be complete by mid-summer. Three additional similar buildings are planned for the Siena Office Park. The buildings will occupy 3 acres of land and will be surrounded by 5 acres of beautiful landscaping. In addition, 1000 feet of Wake Forest Greenway will run through the Siena Office Park. For more information, please contact Russell Gay at 919-961-8725.
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Forbes Ranks Raleigh Metro Area #1 Best Place for Business
March 31
For the third year in a row, Forbes Magazine ranked the Raleigh Metro Area as the Best Place for Business and Careers. The Triangle's strong job growth (past and projected), low costs of doing business and a highly educated work force were cited as assets that landed the area at the top of the list. Read the full article.
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Wake Forest Economic Development Launches Business Retention and Expansion Program
March 26
In response to a call from Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones for an initiative to reach out to the local business base during this difficult economic time, Wake Forest Economic Development has launched a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) program.
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Sprig Opens in Downtown Wake Forest
April 2
Sprig, a new shop, opened at 111a South White Street in downtown Wake forest. This charming shop features fresh-cut flowers, garden-themed gifts, greeting cards, handmade jewelry, organic body lotions, herbal soaps and soy candles.
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Chamber to Lead Economic Development for Town
February 5
By mutual agreement between the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation (DRC) and the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber will now assume economic development activities for downtown Wake Forest as part of the Chamber’s overall economic development program.
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