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Around the Region

Affinergy's medical device coatings get $3 million in funding
NC WIN and Wilmington Investor Network, both based in North Carolina, led the Series B round of funding for Affinergy, a company founded on research breakthroughs from Duke University.


United Therapeutics to invest $54.3 million in Durham County
The biotechnology company's expansion into a 125,000-square-foot administration and research and development building in Research Triangle Park will create 160 new jobs with an average annual salary of $65,000.

RTI-led partnership selected for national health care research network
RTI, the University of North Carolina and four other partners will work with the Accelerating Changes and Transformation in Organizations and Networks (ACTION) to improve healthcare management and delivery.


Invitation: Sponsor or register for 2006 State of the Research Triangle Region
Hundreds of local leaders are expected May 25 for an in-depth look at the 13-county region's economic health and an update on the regional competitiveness plan. They'll also learn about a new international competitiveness strategy.

Leaders preserve thousand-acre park for Harnett County
By investing $3.1 million to buy the scenic, rolling tract in fast-growing western Harnett County, the Harnett Forward Together Committee has helped improve the quality of life for residents.


Delta Connection jet service coming to Moore County
Seasonal flights will connect the golf-course-rich section of the region with Delta's worldwide hub at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, enhancing tourism and making business travel easier.


Education, military presence big keys to Moore County's future
UNC system president Erskine Bowles and Moore County Partners in Progress Executive Director Ray Ogden explained important trends shaping the economic future at the organization's annual meeting. 


Downtown Smithfield's Chris Johnson wins scholarship
The organization's executive director will use the scholarship from the North Carolina Economic Development Association to attend the economic development course at UNC-Chapel Hill.







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