Thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters, the NCEDA Foundation's Fall Conference Silent Auction raised $21,250! Thank you to everyone who donated items, placed bids, and helped make this year's auction a success! #NCEDAFoundation #EconomicDevelopment

That's a wrap on NCEDA's 2026 Fall Conference! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Asheville for two days together! A special thank you to our speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and Fall Conference Planning Committee for helping make this year's conference possible.

Keeping up with what's happening in Raleigh is an important part of our work as economic developers! We're grateful to have Leigh Cockram to provide #NCEDA2026Fall conference attendees with a legislative update by discussing issues impacting economic development across NC.

Congratulations to the 11 recipients of the NCEDA Foundation's Fall 2026 Scholarships! Recognized today at our Fall Conference in Asheville, these economic development professionals received scholarships to support their continued education and professional development.

Please join us in congratulating NCEDA's 2026 Lifetime Service Award recipients: Joanna Helms, Raul Peralta, Mark Pope, and Melanie O'Connell Underwood! We're grateful for their leadership, service, and the many ways they've helped the economic development community across NC.

#NCEDA2026Fall Conference day two has begun and we're learning how can stronger community understanding give North Carolina a competitive advantage! Beth Land joined us this morning to discuss the importance of community engagement.

Season 3 Episode 3 of Developing the Block is live! Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and watch on the NCEDA YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=Q3d1jDuM… #NCEDA #EconomicDevelopment

We're kicking off the 2026 Fall Conference with our Connector's Network Reception, filled with our Board of Directors, Past Presidents, Emerging Executives, New Members, and Mentorship Program Participants! Thank you to everyone who joined us as we got things started!

The 2026 NCEDA Fall Conference has officially started here in Asheville! Registration is open, and we're excited to welcome economic development professionals from across North Carolina for two days of learning, connecting, and conversations about the future of our state.

The NCEDA Foundation's Silent Auction is now LIVE! All proceeds support the NCEDA Foundation's scholarships, fellowships, and programs that benefit economic development professionals across North Carolina. Check out the items and place your bids: events.handbid.com/auctions/…

Our latest member spotlight features Ian Patrick with Biloba Architecture! Learn more about Ian by checking out his Q&A in our e-news that just hit your inbox! #NCEDA #EconomicDevelopment

The 2026 NCEDA Fall Conference is just one week away! We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Asheville on October 19–20 for two days of fun & conversations about the future of economic development in NC! Register today: lnkd.in/ekjFRqWt

Join us in Wilmington on November 4 for our 2026 Southeastern NC Regional Networking Luncheon! Learn more and register here: lnkd.in/eWA4KYnF #NCEDA #EconomicDevelopment

We're just over a week away from the 2026 NCEDA Fall Conference in Asheville! We've got a great lineup of speakers joining us this year! Register here: business.nceda.org/ap/Events…

Applications are officially open for EDOs interested in hosting an NCEDA Foundation Fellow in summer 2027! Learn more and apply (Applications are due October 30): lnkd.in/gTf-9dbQ #NCEDAFoundation #EconomicDevelopment

This is pretty fun, right? Now it’s your turn! If you’re joining us in Asheville for the 2026 NCEDA Fall Conference, create your own graphic and let everyone know you’ll be there! Get yours here: canva.com/design/DAHKU421MVI…

Only two weeks away! Don't miss your opportunity to register for NCEDA's 2026 Fall Conference! Register today: lnkd.in/ekjFRqWt #NCEDA #EconomicDevelopment

Our latest member spotlight features Cody Taylor with Appalachian State University! Learn more about Cody by checking out his Q&A in our e-news that just hit your inbox! #NCEDA #EconomicDevelopment

Last call for Silent Auction donations! The NCEDA Foundation is collecting items for our Silent Auction at the 2026 Fall Conference in Asheville. Submit your donation by October 9: lnkd.in/eDuxpcPv #NCEDAFoundation #EconomicDevelopment

New to NCEDA? Join us for our next New Member Orientation. You’ll learn more about NCEDA, meet members of our leadership and management team, connect with other new members, and hear about the many ways you can get involved. Register today: lnkd.in/ejJrNKa4