"The Technology Town"
Cary, founded in the mid-1800s, has transformed itself into a prosperous town full of opportunities. It’s self-proclaimed nickname “The Technology Town” is a nod to is heritage as a prosperous, state-of-the-art community sitting just a few miles from Research Triangle Park. Cary is accessible to Raleigh/Durham International Airport, and most points in the Triangle. Planned greenways and an attitude of slow growth has had its effect on this booming town, with plenty of parks, shopping and recreational facilities. Retaining its small-town atmosphere, it's no wonder Cary was named both the "Best Place to Live in The South" and "5th best Place to live in the U.S." by Money Magazine in 2006. If you're looking for a sense of community with easy access to city life, Cary's your best choice.
Cary is in the heart of the Triangle area, which repeatedly ranks amoung the top places in the nation to begin or expand a business. Cary is home to world-class businesses. The largest employer is SAS Institute Inc., the biggest privately-held software company in the world. Other well-known companies in Cary include MCI WorldCom, IBM, American Airlines Reservation Center, Lucent Technologies, Siemens, John Deere and Cotton, Inc.
