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The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina EDPNC leads economic development activities in North Carolina. We work with the state government to help businesses launch, grow and locate in our state.

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) leads economic development activities in North Carolina. We work together with the Governor and the Department of Commerce to help businesses launch, grow and locate in our state. Our far-reaching network is made up of government officials, local and regional economic development organizations, service providers, international business, tourism and trade executives, community leaders and educational institutions. We also publish research on key business, trade and industry trends affecting our state, and actively track facilities and sites available for relocation.

North Carolina’s manufacturing sector has evolved from its historic roots into a diverse advanced manufacturing powerhou...
10/15/2026

North Carolina’s manufacturing sector has evolved from its historic roots into a diverse advanced manufacturing powerhouse.

With the largest manufacturing workforce in the Southeast and growing clusters in aerospace, biotech, EVs, semiconductors and more, the state offers companies the talent, infrastructure and innovation ecosystem to build and grow.

Dive into North Carolina’s advanced manufacturing sector: https://edpnc.com/articles/diving-into-north-carolinas-advanced-manufacturing-sector

JUST ANNOUNCED: Utili-Serve, a utility infrastructure company, will add 105 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will...
10/14/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: Utili-Serve, a utility infrastructure company, will add 105 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $24.8 million to expand its headquarters and construct a new 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Conover.

🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/HXAa50ZXLOT

JUST ANNOUNCED: Corvid Technologies, an employee-owned non-traditional defense contractor, will add 423 jobs in Iredell ...
10/13/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: Corvid Technologies, an employee-owned non-traditional defense contractor, will add 423 jobs in Iredell County. The company will invest $95 million to expand its Mooresville campus and build an additional advanced manufacturing facility.

🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/yswI50ZXkop

Every October, the world of furniture comes to North Carolina.But the industry doesn’t just show up here for High Point ...
10/13/2026

Every October, the world of furniture comes to North Carolina.

But the industry doesn’t just show up here for High Point Market—it’s been putting down roots for generations. With 850+ furniture manufacturers and 32,000 workers, North Carolina has the talent, manufacturing expertise and industry connections to turn ideas into products that make their way into homes around the world.

Learn more: https://edpnc.com/industries/furniture/

High Point Market

We're excited to welcome N.C. Capitol Strategies as an investor in the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolin...
10/13/2026

We're excited to welcome N.C. Capitol Strategies as an investor in the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC).

By partnering with us, our investors actively contribute to the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

🔗 Learn more about investing in North Carolina: https://edpnc.com/invest/

Navigating today’s tariff environment can be challenging, but the right strategies can help your business stay competiti...
10/10/2026

Navigating today’s tariff environment can be challenging, but the right strategies can help your business stay competitive.

Join us on October 15, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for the Export Education: Tariff Strategies Webinar and learn practical approaches to managing tariff impacts across your global supply chain.

Topics include:
✅ Six strategies to eliminate duties
✅ Four strategies to lower or delay duties
✅ Three strategies to recover duties
✅ New ways to think about supply chain strategy

Ideal for supply chain professionals, purchasing managers, compliance officers, import/export managers, and anyone involved in international trade.

Register here: https://ow.ly/JFte50ZVupN

Greetings from Milan! 🌍As CPHI Europe comes to a close, we'd like to thank everyone who took the time to connect with th...
10/08/2026

Greetings from Milan! 🌍

As CPHI Europe comes to a close, we'd like to thank everyone who took the time to connect with the EDPNC team. It was a great opportunity to meet with pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences leaders from around the world, exchange ideas, and showcase the many advantages that make North Carolina a leading destination for life sciences investment and growth.

We're grateful for the conversations, new connections, and partnerships built throughout the event, and we're excited to continue those discussions in the weeks ahead. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's show such a success. We look forward to staying in touch and seeing you again soon!

Shoutout to our awesome partners (North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, City of High Point Government, and BioPharma Crescent) and our European Office for making this event possible.

JUST ANNOUNCED: QT Corporation, a leading manufacturer of power controls and switchboards for the energy sector, announc...
10/07/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: QT Corporation, a leading manufacturer of power controls and switchboards for the energy sector, announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Wayne County. The company's $49 million investment will add 188 new jobs in the company's Park East Industrial Park in Goldsboro.

🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/h26i50ZVuT5

North Carolina’s workforce is a strategic advantage for companies looking to relocate, expand or grow. From a 5.3 millio...
10/05/2026

North Carolina’s workforce is a strategic advantage for companies looking to relocate, expand or grow. From a 5.3 million-person labor force and 110 colleges and universities to industry-aligned training programs and a statewide network of workforce partners, North Carolina has built an ecosystem designed around the needs of business.

Our Workforce White Paper takes a closer look at the talent, education, training programs and workforce resources that give companies a competitive edge in North Carolina.

See why North Carolina’s workforce is ready to get to work: https://edpnc.com/resources/publications/workforce-whitepaper/

Address

150 Fayetteville Street, Suite 900
Raleigh, NC
27601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(919) 447-7777

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