NORTH CAROLINA'S SOUTHEAST.

• Author: Yost, Steve

Our Region. Your Future.

When it comes to economic development success, there are no short-cuts. Results boil down to fundamentals: a great location, competitive costs, modern infrastructure, well-trained workers, reliable utilities, and ready-to-go sites and buildings.

The 20 counties of North Carolina's Southeast have those assets--and much more. The story of our region's success, in fact, is a testimonial to the power of leadership.

It starts with the commitment of our local partners--the economic development professionals and their county government colleagues who go the extra mile in maximizing opportunities to grow jobs and improve lives. We also rely on technical expertise and guidance of private allies-the engineers, architects, builders, utilities, railroads, attorneys, bankers, real estate professionals and other committed firms that connect the region's employers to the energy, transportation and financial resources needed to accomplish their strategic goals.

Our educational partners--which include six four-year universities and 16 community college campuses --deliver world-class talent, customized workforce training, executive education, and business support services to help our companies and communities embrace real-world opportunities. The Southeast's success is also linked to the leadership of our state partners--the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, N.C. Commerce, the Golden...