Raleigh Tops Foreign Direct Investment List

Written By Jennifer Miller

Raleigh takes the #9 spot on the Financial Times Nikkei foreign direct investment list. What do global companies consider when looking at new U.S. locations? The RED team frequently discusses the following with foreign firms looking at relocation or expansion to Raleigh:

  • Skilled workforce

  • Strong business environment

  • Quality of life

  • Openness

  • Recent investment

  • Long-term support

North Carolina and the Triangle region have a long history of welcoming international companies to the local ecosystem. Currently, the Triangle region (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) has over 700 international firms operating in the region.

Read about the ranking here.

Jennifer Miller
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