North Carolina Regions 
Coastal Plain Region
Throughout history, the coastal regions of the globe have been major attractions. North Carolina's Coastal Region is no different. With its mild climate, this beautiful eastern region of the state entertains millions of guests all year. The main attraction of course is the Outer Banks where vacationers flock during all seasons of the year to enjoy the state's pristine beaches. The Outer Banks is a chain of barrier islands approximately 130 miles long. Remembering back to our history lessons you'll recall this is where the Wright Brothers took to flight back in 1903 in the town of Kitty Hawk. Mountain Region
Experience North Carolina's Mountain Region where two of America's most visited national parks reside, where thousands of acres of national and state forestland sliced by rushing waters dominate the landscape, and where visits can relive the luxurious past of America's industrial birth. If you like motorcycle riding this region of NC offers the best riding roads in the US! The Appalachian mountain chain runs through the western part of the state in this region. By far the Blue Ridge Parkway, is a major attraction people from all over the world visit along with the Great Smoky Mountains where you'll find the tallest eastern US mountain, i.e. Mount Mitchell peaking out at 6,684 feet.
Piedmont Region
Located in the center of the state, this historically rich area once dominated by tobacco fields has been transformed into one of the East Coast's most dynamic new industrial mega centers. The greater Raleigh metropolitan including Research Triangle Park (RTP) is located in the middle of this region. Interstate 95 flows north and south through this region. It’s a simple 1.25 hour drive from the Raleigh – Triangle area to the beach in Wilmington and approximately 3 hours to the Outer Banks. This area is attracting many 1,000’s of new people every month from the north, south and western portions of the US. If you're looking for sunshine this area has it with 210 days a year of wonderful sunshine. City & Town Information
1. Town of Apex
The name "Apex" was adopted because the community was the highest point on the Chatham Railroad between Richmond and Jacksonville, Florida. The current town motto—"Apex, the Peak of Good Living" not only captures the name's historical significance, but refers to the fact that in places along the town's main street (Salem Street), water which falls on one side of the street flows to the Neuse River, and on the other side it flows to the Cape Fear River. Families and individuals that settle down in Apex also enjoy an easy commute to RTP and Raleigh. 
Apex Communities
2. Town of Cary
The Town of Cary has been recognized as one of the best towns to relocate to in the south. Money Magazine named Cary the 5th best place to live in the entire United States and the best place to live in the south. With its close proximity to Research Triangle Park (RTP) commutes to the high-tech employers is a breeze. Many worldwide corporations have relocated their operations and/or head quarters to Cary, NC because of the low cost of living and accessibility of the Raleigh-Durham international airport (RDU). Cary town planners have done an exceptional job of controlled growth. Cary borders Apex to its south, Raleigh to its east, Morrisville to its north and Lake Jordon to its west. This is a town to with both current working families and retirees. Everyone enjoys the many golf courses, for example Prestonwood County Club.
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Cary Communities
3. Town of Morrisville
This town is located near Cary and Research Triangle Park and is a very short drive to Raleigh. The population is small around 15,000. This is a prime location for new businesses coming to the area and for a primary residence because of the easy work commutes, excellent schools and infrastructure as well as the superb quality of life this small town has to offer.
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Morrisville Communities
4. City of Raleigh
When you're looking for the excitement and attractions of a great city, combined with the affordability, approachability and appeal of a classic Southern town, look no further than Greater Raleigh. Best known for its world-class museums, best of Broadway shows and live concerts, Capital area historic sites, professional and amateur sporting events and shopping mecca status with nine major retail areas, Greater Raleigh truly offers a variety of entertainment all in one park-like, scenic setting. Come see why with Raleigh attractions and entertainment it is continually ranked as one of best places to live in th US. North Carolina State University (NC State) is located in Raleigh. This school is known for its science, technology, engineering and mathematics offering more than 100 majors and programs. If you live in the greater Raleigh metropolitan triangle area you will be very familiar with the phrase “GO PACK”. Raleigh is home to the Wolfpack fans, the famous tailgating that takes place at their NCAA Atlantic coast conference football games. Equally popular are the Wolfpack basket ball games that take place at the RBC Center, the same venue used for the Carolina Hurricanes, the area’s NHL Ice Hockey team, GO CANES!
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Raleigh Communities
5. Holly Springs
This town prides itself on its small town feel that is evident in its family centric activies downtown. This is a hot community where properties move quickly. Forbes Magazine ranked this town 3rd in the best education category. It is also in the top 100 again for the best places to live in the US. This award recognition comes about because Holly Springs has leadership within its local government and businesses that are focused on the quality of life within the community. Holly Springs community leaders are focused on a strong and thriving local residential and business economy.
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Holly Springs Communities
6. Town of Fuquay-Varina
This town with its village look and feel is located in southwestern Wake County. This area is home to 17,000 within an eight square mile township. The growth rates in this area of Wake County are very high primarily because of the affordability of housing. Commutes into the Raleigh area and RTP are manageable; Raleigh is approximately 18 miles away. This is a very safe relaxing small town with loads of historical appeal offered by both of its historic downtown areas. One of the popular golf course communities is Crooked Creek where you’ll find affordable residential properties on the course and frequent super-ball tournaments. Town of Fuquay-Varina Information - Go Here 
Fuquay-Varina Communities - Ballentine
- Brighton Forest
- Carriage Heights
- Crooked Creek
- Southern Oaks
7. Town of Wake Forest
This wonderful town is celebrating its centennial (100th birthday) throughout 2009. The southern charm of its downtown is a major draw for its 26,000 residents where they shop and dine among the 100+ local downtown businesses. This downtown Wake Forest area is an official historic district. The commutes to Raleigh and Research Triangle Park have been simplified with the addition of Rt. 540. This is a family oriented town loaded with new residential communities and many located on golf courses. One of those golf course communities is Heritage Wake Forest where in addition to golf in your backyard you'll also find custom built homes, swimming an tennis club, greenway parks, soccer complex, and neighborhood schools. A fun destination for the entire family in Wake Forest is the “Factory” where residence of Wake Forest and surrounding towns go to eat, shop and play. This place has it all, such as skateboarding, ice hockey, soccer, baseball, YMCA, go-carts, ice cream shop, jewelry & gifts, dance, coffee shop, deli, pizza, etc. Town of Wake Forest Information - Go Here 
Wake Forest Communities - Heritage Wake Forest –
- Stonegate –
8. Town of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill has it all from a wonderful social atmosphere, universities, economic opportunities, medical facilities, parks, arts, museums, history, etc. As they say “There’s always something to do in Chapel Hill” and Franklin Street is the hearth of this fabulous community where many community events take place. This town is home to the University of North Carolina (UNC). In addition to the academics and research at UNC there is of course athletics – this town is passionate about their Carolina TAR HEELS! The draw to basketball and football games is over the top and enjoyed by everyone in the Triangle Area. The population of Chapel Hill is just over 50,000. Home prices can be a bit higher in this area of the Triangle however there are price points across the entire spectrum from townhomes to luxury homes. If you’re relocating to Chapel Hill you are going to fall in love with this “Southern Part of Heaven” as they say. Town of Chapel Hill Information - Go Here 
Chapel Hill Communities - Briar Chapel –
- Governors Club –
- Lake Hogan Farms –
- Meadowmont –
- Southern Village –
- The Preserve at Jordon Lake –
- Townside Terrace –
9. City of Durham
Durham is located halfway between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Carolina beaches. There are an abundance of restaurants, businesses, universities, world class medical facilities, home to many annual festivals, home of the Durham Bulls Triple-A baseball, etc. The original industries were tobacco and textiles shifted to shopping and the high-tech industry. With the birth of the Research Triangle Park (RTP) nearly 60 years ago Durham began to take on a new look that has evolved into a global center for information technology, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medicine. The City of Durham is known as the "City of Medicine," with healthcare as a major industry including more than 300 medical and health-related companies and medical practices. Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks annually among the top in the nation. The university is the largest employer in Durham, providing jobs for more than 18,000 residents. By far the most visited attraction would be the Durham Bulls Athletic Park which is located in downtown Durham. The ballpark reflects many characteristics of old-time parks and the historic downtown Durham architecture. The ballpark’s most distinctive feature is the Bull that stands tall above the score board, this bull was used in the 1987 film, Bull Durham. City of Durham Information - Go Here 
Durham Communities - Bright Leaf
- Chancellors Ridge
- Duke Forest
- Grove Park
- Hope Valley Farms
- Southampton
- Treyburn
- Woodcroft
- Woodlake
Sports Venues
Professional Sports - Carolina Hurricanes
RBC Center NHL Stanley Cup 2006 Champions
1400 Edwards Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (866) 445-2263
- Carolina Mudcats
1501 Highway 39
PO Drawer 1218
Zebulon, NC 27597
Phone: (919) 269.2287
- Durham Bulls
409 Blackwell Street
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 956-BULL
- RBC Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919) 861-2300
Collegiate / Amateur Sports
- Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
Phone: (919) 760-8600
- NetSports
3717 Davis Dr.
Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone: (919) 319-9910
- RBC Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919) 861-2300
School Information
County Schools
Universities & Colleges
Research Triangle Park Employer
The Research Triangle Park is home to a broad spectrum of companies -- from Fortune 100 multinational research and development operations, to university spin-outs and start-up operations. Companies in the Park are clustered in several industry sectors, including information/communications technology, biotechnology and life sciences, and environmental sciences. In addition, a number of US federal agencies have a presence in the Park.Companies wanting to set up operations in RTP may either purchase land for individual campuses or lease space in one of many multi-tenant buildingsThe companies that make up RTP represent a broad spectrum of industries. Ranging from 11,000+ employee multinational research operations to 1-2 person start-up companies.
The largest employers in RTP include- IBM Corporation
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Cisco
- RTI International
- Fidelity Investments
- US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
- NetApp
- Biogen Idec
- Sony Ericsson
RTP has a strong global presence with more than 80 percent of the RTP workforce is employed by a multinational corporation. Nearly a third of all companies in the Park have substantial global operations.
RTP has a wide industry mix of companies. The profile of industries represented in RTP reflects the research strengths of the region's flag-ship universities. As of July 2008, the following industries had the greatest presence in RTP: - Business and Professional Services
- Environmental Sciences
- Financial and Insurance Activities
- Information Technology
- Life Sciences
- Materials Sciences and Engineering
- Retail Amenities and Service Providers
- Scientific Associations, Foundations, and Institutes
There are approximately 175 companies doing business in Research Triangle Park (RTP), they are listed below in alphabetical order: - Accurate Electronics, Inc.
- Aerie Pharmaceuticals,
- Agarigen, Inc.
- Alion Science and Technology
- Alnis Biosciences, Inc.
- AlphaVax
- American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
- ArcLight Wireless, Inc.
- Ascon Health, Inc.
- Aten, Inc.
- Athenix Corporation
- Attagene, Inc.
- AVIBioPharma, Inc.
- AVIOQ
- AXA Advisors, LLC
- Bank of America
- BASF Corporation Crop Protection
- Bayer CropScience
- BD Technologies
- Bekaert Corporation
- BioAbility, LLC
- Biogen Idec
- BioMedomics, Inc.
- Bioptigen
- Botanics integrated, LLC
- Brandport, Inc.
- B W & Associats
- Burroughs Wellcome Fund
- Cheminova
- Cisco
- Civatech Oncology
- Clean Design, Inc.
- Clinipace
- Cognosci, Inc.
- Comprehensive Accounting Services, Inc.
- Constella Group (sRa international)
- Copernicus Group IRB
- Craig Davis Properties
- Credit Suisse
- Cree, Inc.
- Cromoz, Inc.
- CSC
- Customized Technology services Corporation
- Delta Products Corporation
- Device Solutions LLC
- Diosynth Biotechnology
- Discover Technologies, Inc.
- Duke Mass Spectrometry Facility
- DuPont Electronic Technologies
- Eisai, Inc
- Electronic Consulting services
- EMC Corporation
- Endacea, Inc.
- Endls Optics
- Enrichment Center by Bright Horizons
- Entegrion, Inc.
- Ericsson
- Extreme networks
- Fidelity Investments
- First Citizens Bank
- First Flight Venture Center
- FirstString Research
- General Engineering of NC, Inc.
- General Services Administration
- Defense Logistics Information Service
- Genesis Enrichment Center for Children, Inc.
- Geomagic, Inc.
- Gilbarco, Inc.
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Global Vaccines
- Glyconix Corp.
- Google Earth Blog
- The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
- Howard Associates, LLC
- Humacyte
- Hutchison Law Group
- IBM Corporation
- ICF International
- ICONClinical PLC
- Inanovate
- Instrumentation Associates
- The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society
- Integrated Laboratory Systems, Inc.
- Intellego Corporation
- Interactive Holdings, LLC
- International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
- Invitrox
- ISAF
- Jenken Biosciences, Inc.
- JMC (Usa), Inc.
- kDy Automation Solutions, Inc.
- KidsNation
- Kramden institute, Inc.
- Learning Machines, Inc.
- Lenovo
- Linde
- MASS, Incorporated
- MCNC
- Mechanical Specialties Contractors, Inc.
- MEMSCAP
- Mi-Co
- Microelectronics Assembly Technologies
- MISG
- Monsanto Corporation
- Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
- Motorola Good Technology Group
- National Humanities Center
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
- National Institute of Statistical Sciences
- National Toxicology program
- NetApp
- Network Development Group
- New Media Campaigns, Inc.
- New Voices Foundation
- Nortel
- North Carolina Biotechnology Center
- North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
- North Carolina Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance
- North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
- North Carolina State University MBA@RTP
- Nufarm Americas, Inc.
- OC3 Entertainment
- Parrish Brian Partners, Inc.
- Patheon
- Pharmaceutical Strategic Initiatives
- PHARSTAT, Inc.
- Practical Management, Inc.
- Precision Biosciences, Inc.
- Presentation Strategies, Inc.
- Radisson at RTP
- Reichhold, Inc.
- Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, RTPHeadquarters
- RTI International
- RTI - Parent Child Care Organization
- Saha Pharmaceuticals
- SCYNEXIS, Inc.
- Sigma Xi, The scientific Research Society
- Sirga Advanced Biopharma
- SnowFin Corporation
- Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA), Inc.
- Southcot, Inc.
- Southeast Techinventures
- Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute
- StatWorks, Inc.
- STG, Inc.
- Stiefel Laboratories, Inc.
- Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Corporation
- Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc.
- Synthon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Talecris Biotherapeutics
- Teer Associates
- Tetra Tech, Inc.
- Triangle Polymer Technologies
- Triangle Research Collaborative
- Triumfant, Inc.
- Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc.
- Turrett Labs/Medibeam Health Monitors
- UAI Technology, Inc.
- Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- USDA - Forest service - Southern Research Station
- United States Postal Service
- United Therapeutics Corporation
- The University of North Carolina Center for Public Television
- UNC School of Dentistry
- Visual Network Design, Inc.
- Wachovia Bank
- WindLift Kite engine Company
- Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP
- XinRay Systems
- Xintek, Inc.
- X-Rite
- Zen-Bio, Inc.
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