The North Carolina Life Science Industry

A Global Leader in Life Science

Jonathan Mitchell – April 2016

North Carolina Economic Development

Why North Carolina should be at the top of

mind for company expansions or new

initiatives

Proven track record of sound financial success and fiscal

discipline Budget Balance

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Asset Flexibility

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Pension Funding

Percentile70t

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The Right Choice for Your Company

5Most Pro-Business City in America(Raleigh) Market Watch, May 2015

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9Top Metro for Job CreationGallup, December 2015

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2Life Science ClusterJLL Life Science Outlook, July 2015

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3Metro for Economic GrowthBusiness Facilities Magazine, August 2015

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National Recognition

You’re in Good CompanyTier 1 Research Universities

Duke UniversityUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillNorth Carolina State University

NC Life Science LeadersBiogenGlaxoSmithKlineMerckNovartisQuintiles

BASF Plant Science Bayer Crop ScienceMedicagoSyngenta

The Right Choice for Your People

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Don’t take our word for it: 3 recent takeaways from

ForbesRaleigh ranks 3rd in Best Cities For Young Professionals in 2016Raleigh ranks 2nd in Best Places For Business And Careers in 2015In the Triangle, 43% of people over 25 have a bachelor’s degree

RaleighCost of Living

Source: www.expatistan.com

29%LESS

than Boston

Don’t worry, we know you have a big decision ahead for your company.

After all, North Carolina has so much to offer the life science industry. And we apologize if we add more time to your review process…our list of accomplishments just keeps getting longer and longer!

The North Carolina Life Science Industry