Imperial Center

The center is situated only minutes away from the one of the world's largest and most successful technology business parks, the Research Triangle Park (RTP). This is a prominent center with contemporary design that supports the cutting edge image of the RTP. The Triangle is an internationally recognised center of research and development and is home to an A-Z of around 160 organizations employing around 40,000 people. Big names include the largest IBM operation in the world and one of Glaxo Smith Kline's largest R&D centers. In 2010 Durham was 10th on the Forbes list of where Americans spend the most, and 11th in the Market Watch list of best cities for business.