Economic Development Partnership

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Inc.
Department 
Commerce
Governor Appointments 
9
Total Board Positions 
17
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 143B-431.01
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
4 years
Purpose 
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is focused on recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting the needs of existing businesses, connecting exporters with customers around the globe, helping small business owners get their start, and attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world.

Current Members


Member Name 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
James R. Jordan 1/21/202210/3/2025Limitedexpertise in the military or defense
Samuel B. Bowles 3/4/202110/3/2026Limitedexpertise in energy
Richard Carlton Reich 2/27/202310/3/2026Limitedexpertise in agribusiness, as recommended by the Commissioner of Agriculture
Spence H. Broadhurst 11/9/201810/3/2026Limitedexpertise in financial services
Shaylah Nunn Jones 11/20/202410/3/2028Limitedexpertise in biotechnology or life sciences
Eugene B. McLaurin II11/29/201710/3/2025Limitedexpertise in manufacturing
Andrew D. Schmidt 11/18/202410/3/2028LimitedExpertise in tourism, as recommended by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association
Karen L. LeVert 11/9/201810/3/2026Limitedexpertise in information technology
O. Rolf Blizzard III 10/22/201910/3/2028LimitedExpertise in tourism, as recommended by the North Carolina Travel and Tourism Coalition


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