Triangle Business

Renowned for its research, innovation and highly skilled workforce — largely driven by three major universities — the Research Triangle area has become known as one of the nation's hottest places to live and make a living.

The Triangle offers a diversified economy — technology, medical centers, universities, government and more — that shows no signs of slowing down. The vibrant community includes world-leading high-tech companies such as IBM, SAS, Lenovo and Cisco Systems, as well as some of the world's top life science companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, Biogen-Idec and Novo Nordisk.

Businesses have found that the region's Mid-Atlantic location and excellent multimodal transportation system offer unparalleled access to markets, customers and vendors and helps lower the cost of doing business. With daily non-stop flights to destinations across the U.S. and around the world, Raleigh-Durham International Airport has helped the area become a magnet for international business. Reasonable taxes, a highly skilled workforce and supportive government policies combine to make doing business in the Triangle an attractive proposition.

Triangle businesses certainly benefit from the highly educated workforce. Nearly half of the population holds at least a bachelor's degree, and the enviable quality of life helps attract – and retain – good people.

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