The 13-county Research Triangle Region is anchored by RDU International Airport; the cities of Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill; legendary universities such as Duke, North Carolina State, UNC and North Carolina Central; and the globally recognized Research Triangle Park. The region’s innovation-based economy supports the success and expansion of companies of every size and stage with assets that include:

 

• Research, education and engagement by several of the nation’s top universities;
• Extensive support systems for entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation;
• Intellectual capital and lifelong education (47% of adults hold college degrees);
• More than $2 billion in annual research and development conducted at regional universities, federal labs and contract research companies;
• Focused workforce development to support targeted clusters;
• A pro-business climate with a competitive cost of doing business and living;
• Technology clusters creating tomorrow’s products, processes and services;
• An internationally recognized quality-of-life;
• Diverse people, communities and lifestyles.

 

The Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) is a business-driven, public-private partnership dedicated to keeping the Research Triangle Region economically competitive through business, government and educational collaboration. RTRP comprises economic development agencies across the region that work with the N.C. Department of Commerce and other partners to market the 13-county region for inward investment and direct strategic efforts to ensure the region remains economically vibrant.

 

Since 2002, RTRP has developed, implemented and managed a comprehensive regional competitiveness strategy known as “Staying on Top: Winning the Job Wars of the Future.” The $5 million initiative aims to create 100,000 jobs in the region and boost employment in all 13 counties. More than 85 organizations from business, government, education and the nonprofit sector voluntarily collaborate in executing the strategy and addressing issues such transportation, education and workforce improvement that affect the region's ability to compete globally.

 

RTRP holds accreditation through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and has received numerous accolades, including the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Award for Excellence in Economic Development Regional Competitiveness Strategic Planning.

 

Research Triangle Regional Partnership
P.O. Box 80756
1000 Trade Drive, Suite 124

RDU International Airport, NC 27623
Phone: 919-840-7372
Fax: 919-840-0142

www.researchtriangle.org