The mission of Apex Economic Development is to position Apex for economic opportunity and prosperity through business and industry growth and entrepreneurship.
 

LaunchAPEX
Cohort 7 held their graduation ceremony on June 4.  A total of 16 local entrepreneurs and business owners completed the 10-week course, facilitated by Wake Tech, as well as a 6-month mentorship with a community business leader. Since its beginning in 2018, LaunchAPEX has graduated over 95 participants in the business training, networking, mentoring and financial resources program.

National Small Business Week Recap
Apex Economic Development implemented multiple activities throughout the week of April 28 – May 4 in recognition of National Small Business Week. The activities that benefited local small businesses included informational sessions and networking events. For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which acknowledges the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
 

Apex Small Business Advisory Group
On July 9, the Apex Small Business Advisory Group hosted its third quarterly group meeting of 2024. During the meeting, Apex Economic Development staff shared updates regarding tourism development, LaunchAPEX and the new Apex “Love Local” Showcase - Summer Sizzle Edition. Andrew Baker, Marketing Manager for VisitRaleigh, presented on tourism as well and the session concluded with a Q&A discussion. The next Apex Small Business Advisory Group meeting is Tuesday, September 17, at 5:30 pm, in Town Hall, Third Floor, Training Room 3 A/B.
Apex Economic Development established the Apex Small Business Advisory Group in an effort to increase involvement by the small business community in the development of promotions, marketing, business initiatives, tourism and more.
 

New Tourism Website - www.exploreapexnc.com
We're excited to announce the launch of the brand-new tourism website for Apex! Whether you're a local looking for new adventures or a visitor planning your next trip, the website is your ultimate guide. Explore top attractions, upcoming events, hidden gems, and local favorites—all in one place. Discover the best places to shop, dine, and play, and find tailored itineraries to make the most of your visit. Click here to visit the website.

Apex Gateway Topping Out Ceremony
A topping out ceremony was held on May 22 at Apex Gateway to celebrate significant construction milestones of the new distribution facility for Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Apex Gateway is a 1.2 million square foot master-planned industrial and life science park located at the intersection of NC-751 and US-64 in western Apex. The park will also feature four additional built-to-suit buildings, ranging in size from 135,000 to 359,000 square feet.

Moldova Delegation
The Town of Apex recently hosted a delegation of officials from the country of Moldova. The delegates were part of Open World, a ten-day program administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership that brings emerging leaders from Eurasia to the United States to engage with professional counterparts. During their time in Apex, the guests met with Town leadership and local, regional and state leaders in economic development and planning. Topics discussed included recruitment and retention of business, target industries both locally and statewide, planning best practices, municipal organization and the challenges that come with rapid growth. The visit also included a tour of the Town of Apex, highlighted by a visit to a local industrial park to tour a speculative building.

Think Apex Day
Think Apex Day was held on April 29. Over 100 local volunteers participated across five different community service activities. Those activities included picking up trash, cleaning park signage, and creating bags for a local senior living community. Learn more about Think Apex here.

Economic Development Committee Meeting – August 28