Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 10 T he Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) helps businesses large and small succeed in North Carolina. This robust organization recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing NC businesses, helps manufacturers sell into international markets, provides start-up assistance to entrepreneurs, and markets the state as a premier travel destination. As a non-profit public-private partnership, the EDPNC works closely with public- and private-sector partners at the state, regional, and local levels – operating under contract with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and receiving additional financial support from the private sector. The organization is governed by an 18-member board of business and industry leaders representative of the entire state, and is dedicated to serving all those looking to invest in, visit, or do business with North Carolina. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the EDPNC operates with a team of about 70 employees across several different functions and according to CEO Christopher AT A GLANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP OF NORTH CAROLINA (EDPNC) WHAT: A non-profit, public-private partnership serving those looking to invest in, visit, or do business with North Carolina WHERE: Based in Raleigh, NC WEBSITE: http://edpnc.com/ Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) Growth fueled by positive momentum