The North Carolina Economic Development Association (NCEDA) is the leading statewide association for professional economic developers and their allies. #econdev
A scholarship is just the beginning. When the Foundation invests in a scholarship recipient, that investment reaches far beyond one person. It supports the work happening every day in communities across North Carolina. Learn more and donate today: nceda.org/nceda-foundation
Meet NCEDA student member Victor Ihuka! We're glad to have Victor as part of the NCEDA community and look forward to seeing where his career takes him!
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The countdown is on! We're looking forward to welcoming an incredible group of speakers to Wilmington next week for the 2026 NCEDA Annual Conference. Register today: lnkd.in/efvdMBSw#NCEDA#EconomicDevelopment
This week’s member spotlight is Chad Love! Members like Chad help make NCEDA such a strong and connected community.
Check out our e-news that just hit your inbox to learn more about him!
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Please help us welcome NCEDA Foundation Fellow JaKarrie Miller, a graduate student at NC State University, who will be working with Pitt County Economic Development this summer!
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Please help us welcome NCEDA Foundation Fellow Jamisen Holder, a graduate student at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who will be working with Land of Sky Regional Council this summer!
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Let’s welcome our newest NCEDA members! We’re glad you’re here. Connection is at the heart of NCEDA, and it starts with reaching out. If you’re already a member, take a moment to say hello and make a new connection.
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For 60 years, NCEDA has brought together the people and communities working to move North Carolina forward! From building relationships to supporting one another, connection has always been at the heart of what we do.
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This week, we’re highlighting NCEDA member Justin Sosne. Connection is at the heart of this community, and we’re glad to have him as part of it!
Learn more about Justin in the e-news that hit your inbox yesterday!
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Please join us in welcoming NCEDA Foundation Fellow Kassandra, who started her fellowship this week! A recent UNC Charlotte MPA grad from rural Eastern NC, she’s passionate about economic development and expanding access to opportunity in underserved communities.
Are you an emerging leader in economic development? We’re accepting applications for the 2026-27 Emerging Executives Vice Chair role and the deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY, May 22! View the details and apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Meet NCEDA Student Member Aanya Lilly! She recently graduated from UNC Charlotte with her MPA. She’s passionate about public engagement, advocacy, and expanding access to public transportation across NC communities. Fun fact: she has three leopard geckos!
One month to go!
The 2026 NCEDA Annual Conference is almost here! Join us June 17–19 in Wilmington for impactful conversations, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and time to connect with members from across North Carolina.
Register today: business.nceda.org/ap/Events…
The future of North Carolina’s economy starts with investing in the people who will lead it.
Every contribution makes a difference — learn more about the NCEDA Foundation and how you can support its mission: nceda.org/nceda-foundation#NCEDAFoundation#EconomicDevelopment
For Stephen Barrington, economic development is about creating opportunities that make a lasting difference for communities and residents. Thank you, Stephen, for the work you do to strengthen North Carolina communities!
Economic development voices from across North Carolina came together this morning for NCEDA’s 2026 Legislative Breakfast in Raleigh!
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NCEDA's Emerging Executives had a great two days in Kinston at the 2026 Emerging Executives Forum! Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, attendees, and the Emerging Executives Committee for putting together such a strong forum!