Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Inc.

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 1
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 Term Start Date Term End Date Term Type Position Requirements
James R. Jordan October 4, 2025 October 03, 2029 Limited Member Expertise in the military or defense
Samuel B. Bowles October 4, 2022 October 03, 2026 Limited Member Expertise in energy
Richard Carlton Reich October 4, 2022 October 03, 2026 Limited Member Expertise in agribusiness, as recommended by the Commissioner of Agriculture
Spence H. Broadhurst October 4, 2022 October 03, 2026 Limited Member Expertise in financial services
Shaylah Nunn Jones October 4, 2024 October 03, 2028 Limited Member Expertise in biotechnology or life sciences
Eugene B. McLaurin II October 4, 2025 October 03, 2029 Limited Chair Expertise in manufacturing
Andrew D. Schmidt October 4, 2024 October 03, 2028 Limited Member Expertise in tourism, as recommended by the North Carolina Travel Industry Association
Karen L. LeVert October 4, 2022 October 03, 2026 Limited Member Expertise in information technology
O. Rolf Blizzard III October 4, 2024 October 03, 2028 Limited Member Expertise in tourism, as recommended by the North Carolina Travel and Tourism Coalition
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