We provide opportunities throughout the year including three conferences, professional development webinars and seminars, regional luncheons, and an Emerging Executives Initiative.
Our members include economic development professionals, their public partners, and their private allies – educators, architects and real estate professionals, utility representatives and public service providers, leaders in the financial industry, and others who share the vision of securing economic opportunities for every area of North Carolina.
Among our 900 members, you’ll find:
Please note 50% of membership dues are related to nondeductible lobbying expenditures.
We provide opportunities throughout the year including three conferences, professional development webinars and seminars, regional luncheons, and an Emerging Executives Initiative.
With NCEDA staff who take your priorities to the legislature and state government, we amplify your voice to shape policy and deliver timely updates on issues you need to know about.
We fund new research projects to advance the economic development profession and inform public policy, and we provide analysis of emerging topics.
With a priority to support underserved, distressed, and rural counties, the Foundation provides scholarships for economic developers, community leaders, and students.
We publicize your work so the value of economic development is more widely appreciated, spotlighting outstanding contributions and presenting annual awards for noteworthy leadership.