NCEDA is the voice for North Carolina’s economic development community, providing professional development, networking, and advocacy.
Whether you’re directly involved in economic development or part of an organization that supports it, NCEDA can sharpen your skills, expand your connections, and strengthen your work in growing our state’s economy.
Networking
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We help you renew relationships, discover new partners, and raise your profile through dozens of events we host across the state, year-round.
Professional Development
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Our conferences, in-person, and online training sessions cover a range of practical topics including workforce attraction, site development, and marketing, as well as essential career skills for you.
Advocacy
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We are the primary voice promoting economic development to elected officials, other policymakers, and key organizations. We keep members up to date on legislation and other news it’s critical you know.
Member Spotlight
As economic director for Greene and Lenoir Counties, Trey has secured new sites for industrial development, advanced key public-private partnerships, and increased workforce readiness in Eastern North Carolina. Learn more about our 2025 Emerging Leader, why his work is making history in the region, and how his NCEDA membership is helping him reach his goals
