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.



Economic Development Department Staff

Ken Atkins - 919.664.7041
Senior Vice President, Economic Development
Executive Director, Wake County Economic Development

Jennifer Bosser - 919.664.7045
Assistant Executive Director

James Sauls - 919.664.7042
Director, Raleigh Economic Development

Wayne Watkins - 919.664.7043
Project Manager

Casey Cronce  - 919.664.7066
Research Manager

Brenda Kalavsky - 919.664.7048
Economic Development Coordinator 

Austin Rouse - 919.664.7047
Research Assistant 

Brittany Cheatham - 919.664.7071
Marketing Assistant

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