Our Mission

NCEDA serves as the voice for North Carolina’s economic development community – providing professional development, networking opportunities, and advocacy to secure the state’s economic future.

Speakers on stage at a past NCEDA conference

How we support members

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, we are a nonprofit organization that’s been providing a broad range of services across the state since 1966.

Our members learn, connect, and build their influence through:

  • Professional development and training
  • Networking opportunities
  • Advocacy for their interests through collaboration with the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and state legislator

Sharing and promoting a common vision

Membership is open to those interested in promoting prosperity for North Carolina.

Our members include:

  • Economic developers
  • Architects and developers
  • Utility company representatives
  • Academics and workforce training specialists
  • Providers of a range of support services

Members gain access to specialized training, develop working relationships with new partners, receive member discounts to attend conferences, plus other benefits. Learn about becoming a member here.

Member Testimonial

Ernest C. Pearson

Nexsen Pruet, LLC Raleigh, NC

“My membership in NCEDA is THE most valuable professional affiliation I have in my economic development law practice and consulting activities. The relationships I have built up through my activities with the Association provides a constant feed of good clients. So I very seldom miss attending conferences and have been rewarded many times over for the time I have spent in leadership positions.”

Support the Foundation

We’re grateful for the generous donors who are creating new opportunities for economic development, funding valuable research, and building our state’s talent pipeline.