Mission
The EDPNC improves the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians by recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting existing employers, assisting companies with international trade, counseling small business and startups, and promoting North Carolina as a tourism destination.
Values
- Accountability: Performing at a high level and holding ourselves accountable for results.
- Partnership: Building strong partnerships and collaborating both inside and outside the organization.
- Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service through every interaction.
- Dependable: Being an accessible, innovative, knowledgeable resource for all our stakeholders.
- Advocate: Serving as ambassadors for North Carolina through our work.
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is a public-private organization that was established in 2014 by the North Carolina General Assembly to improve the economic well-being of the state’s residents. The EDPNC works under contract with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and receives additional funding from the private sector. The EDPNC’s mission is to help people invest in, visit and do business with North Carolina by: Recruiting new businesses, Supporting existing businesses, Assisting with international trade, Counseling small businesses and startups, and Promoting North Carolina as a tourism destination.
The EDPNC has an 18-member board of business and industry leaders who represent the entire state. In 2021, 58 companies, organizations and individuals invested in the EDPNC, raising $1,397,655 in non-state funds and in-kind donations. The EDPNC has been recognized as the top state economic development organization by DCI for two consecutive reports.
The EDPNC has an 18-member board of business and industry leaders who represent the entire state. In 2021, 58 companies, organizations and individuals invested in the EDPNC, raising $1,397,655 in non-state funds and in-kind donations. The EDPNC has been recognized as the top state economic development organization by DCI for two consecutive reports.
Company History
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2014
Established in 2014 by the North Carolina General Assembly. |
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2021
58 companies, organizations and individuals invested in the EDPNC, raise $1,397,655 in non-state funds and in-kind donations. |
Services
- Business recruitment
- International trade
- Small business advisors
- Existing industry and expansions
- Travel and tourism
- Site relocation and support
- Helping to start new businesses
- Creating international trade opportunities
- Helping firms access research, technology and academic resources
The Team
Bill Slagle
Director of Statewide and Northwest Existing Industry Expansions
April Riddle
Existing Industry Expansion Manager, Western Region
Tracy Dellinger
Senior Existing Industry Expansions Manager, Piedmont Triad Region
Melanie O’Connell Underwood
Existing Industry Expansions Manager, Southwest Region
Harry Swendsen
Existing Industry Expansions Manager, North Central Region
Jennifer Holcomb
Existing Industry Expansion Manager, South Central Region
James Wolfe
Existing Industry Expansion Manager, Southeast Region
Sarah Bernart
Existing Industry Expansion Manager, Northeast Region
What Customers are Saying
“With its strong economy, exceptional reputation for innovation and rich talent pool, North Carolina supports Catalent’s growth, including its strategy to expand its biologics analytical services. Through our partnerships with the state and local communities, Catalent is excited to enhance its capabilities, implement new technologies, and add over 200 new jobs, further strengthening the life sciences hub.”
Chris Hepler, Director, Biologics at Catalent
