When you’re an effective advocate, you can make a difference for your community. Use these resources to better understand how state government works and how you can connect with decision makers about important issues for your community.
NCEDA created these one-page graphic-driven guides that provide snapshots of how the NC General Assembly works and the value of building relationships with your legislators.
NCEDA’s advocacy and policy team hosted a ‘Legislative 101’ webinar, focusing on how to be an effective advocate and how you can make a difference for your community! The webinar highlights several important areas:
The legislative process at the NC General Assembly
Tips and tricks on how to build relationships with your legislators
A deeper dive into the 2024 NCEDA Legislative Priorities
Strategic opportunities to use your voice to strengthen North Carolina’s economic development community
NCEDA’s Legislative Committee encourages EDOs to host their legislators for coffee, an office visit or a site tour this spring. Building relationships with our legislators is an important part of the advocacy work we do! NCEDA President, Joanna Helms, recently hosted one of her legislators, Senator Sydney Batch, for a day in Apex!
NCEDA’s legislative educational video series, Driving Development, shares more information about the association’s legislative efforts and goals in an informal and entertaining way.
Find Your Legislator
Use this directory to find who represents your area.
List of Bills
Search for bills and other government actions in this database.
