John Peterson
Executive Vice President
Heads up the North Carolina Economic Developers Association. Made the Top 40 Under 40 list for PR Week and Triangle Business Journal. Likes piña coladas and prefers sun to rain. A natural networker, John facilitates connections for clients, putting them in contact directly with the individuals and audiences that matter most. He leads our economic development practice, helping guide clients through the intersection of public policy and business. John has lead work for clients like Wake County Economic Development, the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Kane Realty, Progress Energy and PSNC. He also serves as executive director of the North Carolina Economic Developers Association, the state’s leading organization for economic development professionals and allies. John earned his bachelor's degree in political science at the University of Southern California and is a graduate of Leadership North Carolina.
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jpeterson@capstrat.com
My Latest Posts and Articles 
- 11.09.2011 Actions Sometimes Speak Louder Than Words
- 08.05.2011 Mobilizing and Feeding Your Supporters - Opportunities Gained and Lost
- 04.05.2011 Experience - Seize Every Opportunity
- 02.26.2010 Engaging the Media
- 01.05.2010 Personal Responsibility - A New Year's Resolution for All of Us
- 09.25.2009 Is the G-20 Summit really good for Pittsburgh?
- 03.13.2009 Sincere Survival: Earning and Keeping Trust in Troubled Times
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