Flyers, videos, webinars, and tools to help you understand the legislative process and become a more effective advocate for economic development in your community.
Find your state legislators and learn how to reach them. Building relationships with your representatives is one of the most effective ways to advocate for economic development in your community.
NCEDA created two informational flyers to help members better understand the NC General Assembly and the importance 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:
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.