Because community leaders, universities, and the next generation of economic developers all play important roles in North Carolina’s growth, our awareness programs are designed to expand their knowledge and skills.
The Foundation’s work promotes wiser decision making and engages new advocates for growth by:
Providing educational events and scholarships for elected and community leaders in underserved and distressed areas
Building relationships with universities
Providing stipends for Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) to hire interns
Fellowships that benefit students and communities
Our summer fellowships provide exceptional experience for graduate students while helping economic development organizations complete valuable projects.
Regional awareness programs for leaders
We bring leaders together to hear success stories, share data and ideas, and network with others to enhance economic development decision making in their communities.
