Michael Haley Email & Phone Number

As the Executive Director of Wake County Economic Development (WCED), I lead the economic development program and staff to grow Wake County and its 12 municipalities. Our primary function is to nurture a healthy business ecosystem where new and expanding companies can grow, and top talent can thrive. Previously, I served as the Director of Business Recruitment and Expansion for WCED; before that, I was a Project Manager at WCED. Before joining WCED, I led economic development policy efforts for the North Carolina Department of Commerce as the Director of Public Policy.I am a native North Carolinian and grew up in Jacksonville. I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned a BA and an MPA from East Carolina University. My family and I love living in Wake County and are dedicated to promoting North Carolina as a great place to live, work, and play.**Recent Award** NCEDA Economic Developer of the Year, 2019, Consultant Connect North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers, 2019. About Wake County Economic Development: Wake County Economic Development (WCED) is the primary economic development organization for Wake County, providing economic development support for its 12 municipalities. As a program of the Raleigh Chamber, the organization proactively creates an environment where Wake County can grow and thrive, resulting in new jobs and capital investment. (www.raleigh-wake.org)