Clocking In Podcast
Voices of NC Manufacturing, your host Phil Mintz, Director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). We will be interviewing some of the manufacturers who have made North Carolina manufacturing the powerhouse it is today.
Episode 39
EDPNC
Production Team
Talent/Host: Phil Mintz
Executive Producer: Phil Mintz
Producer: Shelby Kimes
Sound/Audio Engineer and Editor: Rich Sigfrit
Graphic Designer: Rich Sigfrit
Ready for Impact: How EDPNC Is Keeping North Carolina Competitive
EDPNC: Christopher Chung
Since 2015, the EDPNC has helped North Carolina win more than 500 recruitment and expansion projects, resulting in 67,000 new jobs and $14 billion in announced new investments across the state.
Economic development has been a driving force behind human progress for centuries. From the first agricultural revolution to the technological advancements of the 21st century, economic development has enabled societies to improve their living standards and promote social welfare.
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is a North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) partner focused on recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting the needs of existing businesses, connecting exporters to global customers, helping small business owners get their start, and attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world. With a staff of more than 70 professionals and an annual operating budget of more than $24 million, the EDPNC is focused on improving the economic well-being and quality of life of North Carolina’s over 10 million residents.
In this episode of Clocking In, Phil Mintz interviews Chris Chung the Chief Executive Officer of EDPNC. He brings over 25 years of state-level economic development experience to his role. Chris previously held various executive and management responsibilities at the Missouri Partnership (2007-2014) and the Ohio Department of Development, now known as Jobs Ohio (1997-2007). Chris attended The Ohio State University (OSU), graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a double major in Japanese and economics. He also completed significant coursework toward a Master’s in Public Policy and Management.
Phil and Chris discuss reshoring jobs back to America, how geopolitical instability threatens US supply chains, North Carolina’s economic development and more.
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Phil Mintz
Phil Mintz is the executive director of NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and director of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP). At NCMEP, Phil drives outreach to NC manufacturers, builds relationships with federal and state leaders and coordinates efforts to drive profitable manufacturing growth in the state. He also leads the broader IES Extension Operations outreach unit of regional managers, technical specialists and business development leaders providing business engagement, assessment and improvement tools. This includes statewide peer networks, ISO 9000 quality management systems, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, environmental services, and health and safety solutions.
Chris Chung
Chris Chung has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Partnership for North Carolina (EDPNC) since 2015. He brings over 20 years of state-level economic development experience to his role. Chris previously held various executive and management responsibilities at the Missouri Partnership (2007-2014) and the Ohio Department of Development, now known as Jobs Ohio (1997-2007). Chris attended The Ohio State University (OSU), graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a double major in Japanese and economics. He also completed significant coursework toward a Master’s in Public Policy and Management.
