NCEDA hosts a variety of networking luncheons, webinars and workshops throughout the year. Each event focuses on current topics of interest to economic developers. Luncheons and workshops include the opportunity to interact with fellow professionals, opinion leaders, and others who have an interest in supporting our state’s economic development activities.
Click HERE to learn more about NCEDA sponsorship opportunities! Contact Liz Dobbins-Smith (888.246.2332 or liz@nceda.org) for more details.
(In Person) Western NC Regional Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: March 26 • Noon – 1:30 pm • Asheville
(In Person) Eastern NC Regional Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: April 16 • 12:30 – 2 pm • Greenville
Registration will open in March!
(In Person) Triad Regional Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: May 5 • Noon – 1:30 pm • High Point
Registration will open in March!
(Virtual) New Member Orientation
Date/Time: June 1 • 3 – 4 pm • Zoom
Registration will open in May!
(Virtual) New Member Orientation
Date/Time: February 23 • 3 – 4 pm • Zoom
(Webinar) 2026 Economic Forecast with Laura Ullrich
Date/Time: January 23 • 10 – 11 am • Zoom
(Virtual) Introducing Forj: NCEDA’s New Discussion Board
Date/Time: January 22 • 1 – 2 pm • Zoom
(In Person) Triangle Regional Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: December 4 • Noon – 1:30 pm • Raleigh
(In Person) Southeastern NC Regional Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: November 13 • Noon – 1:30 pm • Wilmington
(Virtual) New Member Orientation
Date/Time: October 6 • 3 – 4 pm • Zoom
(In Person) Charlotte Regional Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: September 23 • Noon – 1:30 pm • Charlotte
(In Person) 2025 Economic Development Practitioner Workshop
Date/Time: August 20 • 9 am – 3:30 pm • High Point
VIEW CONTACT LISTS AND PRESENTATIONS HERE (password protected – workshop registrants only)
THANK YOU TO OUR WORKSHOP SPONSORS!)
(Webinar) Al’s Impact on the Workplace & Workforce Development
Date/Time: June 5 • 1 – 2 pm
(In Person) Triad Area Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: May 20 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Blue Heron Event Venue • High Point
(In Person) Western NC Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: May 9 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Doubletree Hotel • Asheville
(Webinar) EDPNC 2024 Real Estate Report
Date/Time: May 8 • 2 – 3 pm
(Webinar) Rebuilding Western NC: Infrastructure Recovery Efforts and Lessons Learned
Date/Time: April 24 • 10 – 11 am
(In Person) Eastern NC Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: April 17 • 12:30 – 2 pm
Location: East Carolina University • Greenville
VIEW THE LUNCHEON PROGRAM HERE
(In Person) Northeast NC Membership Recruitment Luncheon
Date/Time: March 27 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Edenton United Methodist Church Family Life Center • Edenton
(Webinar) The Power of Mobile Location Analytics
Date/Time: March 13 • 10 – 11 am
(Webinar) Innovative Childcare Solutions
Date/Time: February 11 • 10 – 11 am
(Webinar) 2025 Economic Forecast with Laura Ullrich
Date/Time: February 6 • 2 – 3 pm
(Webinar) Strategy from Higher Ground: Avoid Foreseeable “Surprises” that Limit Growth
Date/Time: December 17 • 2- 3 pm
Location: Zoom
(Webinar) Remote Working Training: An Economic Boost for Rural North Carolina
Date/Time: December 10 • 10 – 11 am
Location: Zoom
VIEW WEBINAR PRESENTATION HERE
VIEW ADDITIONAL REMOTE WORK PRESENTATION HERE (speakers used excerpts from this PowerPoint with permission from Brent Lane of Ohio University and Dr. Jason Jolley of OU that was created to illustrate the key findings from their Remote Work study in early 2024.)
VIEW NC STATE EDP STUDY HERE (This was commissioned with the Duke Sanford School of Public Policy Spring Consulting Project on Remote Work.)
(In Person) Raleigh Area Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: December 5 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Hilton Raleigh North Hills • Raleigh
(In Person) Wilmington Area Networking Luncheon
Date/Time: November 6 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: UNC Wilmington • Wilmington
(In Person) Charlotte Area Luncheon
Date/Time: September 17 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Quail Hollow Country Club • Charlotte
(Webinar) Healthy Environment, Healthy Economy: DEQ’s Role in Economic Development & Environmental Protection
Date/Time: August 21 • 10 – 11 am
Location: Zoom
(In Person) Economic Development Practitioner Workshop
Date/Time: August 6 • 9 am – 4 pm
Location: Blue Heron Event Venue • High Point
VIEW PRESENTATIONS, SPEAKER DIRECTORY AND CONTACT LIST HERE (password protected – workshop registrants only)
(In Person) Triad Area Luncheon
Date/Time: May 22 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Blue Heron Event Venue, High Point
(Webinar) EDPNC Real Estate Report
Date/Time: May 16 • 10 – 11 am
(In Person) Legislative Breakfast
Date/Time: May 8 • 7:30 – 9 am
Location: Legislative Building, Raleigh
(In Person) Western NC Area Luncheon
Date/Time: April 30 • Noon – 1:30 pm
Location: Hilton Biltmore Park, Asheville
(Webinar) EDPNC Spotlight: International Business Growth
Date/Time: April 30
(Webinar) Legislative 101
Date/Time: April 16 • 10 – 11 am
(Webinar) Supplier Matching: A Tool for Business Growth for NC Manufacturers
Date: March 28
(Webinar) Finding Balance: The Impacts of Land Use
Date/Time: March 19 • 10 – 11 am
(In Person) Greenville Area Networking Luncheon
Date: January 18
Location: Willis Building, ECU
(Webinar) The Economy in 2024 and The Future of Work
featuring Laura Ullrich (Senior Regional Economist, Research with FRB Richmond)
Date: January 17
(In Person) Raleigh Area Networking Luncheon
Date: December 14
Location: Hilton Raleigh North Hills
(In Person) Charlotte Area Networking Luncheon
Date: November 8
Location: Quail Hollow Country Club, Charlotte
Presenting Sponsor: Civil & Environmental Consultants
(In Person) Wilmington Area Networking Luncheon
Date: October 25
Location: Cape Fear Community College Union Station, Wilmington
Presenting Sponsor: T.A. Loving Company
(Virtual) Re-Stocking NC’s Product Inventory Webinar Part V: Legal Structure and Partnership Models
Date: May 2
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NCEDA PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE MATRIX
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESOURCES PRESENTATION
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PARTNERSHIP MODELS AND LEGAL STRUCTURE PRESENTATION
Additional Partnership Model and Legal Structure Resource Slides:
(In Person) Asheville Area Networking Luncheon
Date: April 20 • Noon – 1:30 pm
(Virtual) Market Forecast Webinar featuring Pat Riley, President & CEO with Allen Tate Companies
Date: March 23
(Virtual) Re-Stocking NC’s Product Inventory Part IV: Technical Issues and Due Diligence
Date: February 22
(In Person) Greenville Area Networking Luncheon
Date: February 15
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION FROM MEG HOWDY
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION FROM ANDREW SCHMIDT
Presenting Sponsor: T.A. Loving Company
(Virtual) Building Strong and Resilient Businesses, Families and Communities
Date: December 7
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Hosted In Partnership With Family Forward NC
(In-Person) Raleigh Area Networking Luncheon
Date: December 1
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION FROM JOSH MARKS
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION FROM KONRAD WISNIESKI
Presenting Sponsor: ECS Southeast
(Virtual) Re-Stocking NC’s Product Inventory Part III: Site Identification
Date/Time: November 17 • 1 – 2 pm
(Virtual) Re-Stocking NC’s Product Inventory Part II: Building Community Support for Product Development
Date: August 31 • 10 – 11 am
(Virtual) From Campus to Commerce Part III: How Today’s Community Colleges Support Economic Development
Date: May 4
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(In-Person) Triad Networking Luncheon
Date: April 28
Time: Noon – 1:30 pm
(In-Person) Greenville Networking Luncheon
Date: April 21
Time: 12:30 – 2 pm
(In-Person) Asheville Networking Luncheon
Date: April 8
(Webinar) Data Trends and Tools: Finding Your Path to Workforce Innovation
Date: March 3
(In-Person) Charlotte Networking Luncheon
Date: February 24
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION
Luncheon Presenting Sponsor: Parker Poe
(Webinar) From Campus to Commerce: University Leadership in Economic Development Part II
Date: February 3
(Virtual) 2022 Emerging Executives Forum
Date: January 24-25
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Forum Presenting Sponsor: ECS Southeast
(Webinar) From Campus to Commerce: University Leadership in Economic Development
Date: Tuesday, December 14
(In-Person) Raleigh Networking Luncheon
Date: Thursday, December 2
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Luncheon Presenting Sponsor: Duke Energy
(In-Person) Wilmington Networking Luncheon + NC Ports Tour: Part III of the Supply Chain Series
Date: Tuesday, November 16
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Luncheon Presenting Sponsor: ECS Southeast
Supply Chain Professional Development Series Sponsor: North Carolina Ports
(Webinar) The Supply Chain for Economic Developers Part II: Understanding North Carolina’s Competitive Advantage
Date: Tuesday, October 26
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Supply Chain Professional Development Series Sponsor: North Carolina Ports
(Virtual) September Power Hour Networking Event + Partner Update from myFutureNC
Date: Tuesday, September 28
(Webinar) The Supply Chain for Economic Developers Part I: Understanding North Carolina’s Competitive Advantage
Date: Tuesday, September 14
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Supply Chain Professional Development Series Sponsor: North Carolina Ports
(Webinar) What Lies Ahead for the Economy: A View from the Federal Reserve
Date: Wednesday, August 25
(Virtual) May Power Hour Networking Event
Date: Thursday, May 20
(Webinar) What Economic Development Can Learn from Businesses that Survive COVID-19
Date: Tuesday, May 18
(Webinar) Best Practices in Maximizing Relationships with Elected Officials
Date: Tuesday, April 27
(Webinar) The State Budget: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? What Does It Mean?
Date: Wednesday, March 10
(Webinar) NC Certified Economic Developer Informational Session
Date: Tuesday, March 2
(Webinar) Utilities 101 Part III – Water and Wastewater
Date: Wednesday, February 24
(Webinar) Retail as an Economic Development Tool Part II
Date: Tuesday, February 16
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Sponsored by ElectriCities of North Carolina
(Virtual) February Power Hour Networking Event
Date: Thursday, February 11
Sponsored by Design Collaborative
(Webinar) How IEDC’s CEcD Credential Can Boost Your Career Trajectory
Date: Tuesday, February 9
(Webinar) Retail as an Economic Development Tool Part I
Date: Thursday, January 28
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION
Sponsored by ElectriCities of North Carolina
(Virtual) January Power Hour Networking Event
Date: Thursday, January 21
Sponsored by Terracon Consultants
(Webinar) DHHS: DHHS COVID-19 Update for North Carolina’s Businesses and Economic Development Community
Date: Wednesday, December 16
(Webinar) Utilities 101: Fueling Industry with Natural Gas and More
Date: Thursday, December 10
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(Virtual) December Power Hour Networking Event
Date: Wednesday, December 9
Sponsored by ECS Southeast
(Webinar) 2021 Political Landscape: The Election is Over – What Does It Mean for Public Policy in the US and NC?
Date: Friday, November 13
(Webinar) Utilities 101: Energizing North Carolina
Date: Tuesday, November 10
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Date: Wednesday, October 21
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Sponsored by ECS Southeast
Small regional networking luncheons were held in Raleigh (October 7), Greensboro (October 8), Charlotte (October 13) and Asheville (October 14). Attendees heard industry updates from Wit Tuttell (VisitNC Director) and Amy Allison (NC Outdoor Recreation Director).
Date: Tuesday, September 15
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Presented by Terracon Consultants
Date: Tuesday, August 18
Date: Wednesday, August 12
(Webinar) Keeping Up Appearances: Why Now is the Time for a Marketing Re-Fresh
Date: Tuesday, July 28
(Webinar) New Tax Considerations for 2020
(Webinar) BRE in a Time of Social Distancing
(Lunch and Learn Webinar) Course Corrections for Your Economic Development Strategic Plan
(Webinar) Open for Business During the Times of COVID-19: Key Considerations for North Carolina Businesses
Date: June 18
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Sponsored by Smith Anderson Law Firm
(Webinar) Tools & Tips for a Powerful Economic Development Website
Date: June 16
Presented by GIS Planning
(WEBINAR) Going Virtual: The Latest Technologies for Showcasing Properties and Communities
(WEBINAR) Entrepreneurship and Education in the New Era
Date: May 27
(WEBINAR) From Recession to Recovery: Assessing the Economic and Financial Impact of COVID-19
Date: May 21
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Sponsored by ElectriCities of NC
(WEBINAR) Find the Right Data Method: Comparing Workforce Analytics and Community Data Tools
(WEBINAR) Re-Opening NC Businesses: Workplace and Employment Law Considerations
Date: May 15
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Sponsored by Williams Mullen Law Firm
(WEBINAR) Tools and Tips for Making the Most of Today’s Technology
Date: May 7
COVID-19 Recovery Webinar, featuring Governor Roy Cooper
Date: April 29
Small Business Administration Webinar, featuring NC District Director Thomas Stith
Date: April 9
Triad Networking Luncheon
Date: January 28
Location: Revolution Mill – Greensboro
Strategies to Incorporate Brownfields into Local Sites & Buildings Initiatives
Luncheon Program
Luncheon Registrant List
Sponsored by:
Date: Thursday, December 5
Location: City Club Raleigh
Data Dynamics: Tapping the Best Economic Development Research Tools
Luncheon Program
Luncheon Registrant List
Data Tools Handout
Sponsored by:
Eastern NC Networking Luncheon
Date: Thursday, September 26
Location: City Club of Wilmington
How to Develop & Utilize An Economic Impact Analysis
Eastern Regional Luncheon Registrant List
Regional Luncheon Agenda
Western NC Networking Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, May 8
Location: Biltmore Estate
Industrial Hemp and What it Means for North Carolina’s Economy
Sponsored By:
Western Regional Luncheon Registrant List
Regional Luncheon Agenda
December 2018 Networking Luncheon & Workshop
Date: Thursday, December 6
Location: City Club Raleigh
Sponsored By:
2018 December Networking Luncheon and Product Development Workshop Registrant List
Networking Luncheon Agenda
Product Development Workshop Agenda
Product Development Survey Results
Eastern NC Networking Luncheon
Date: Tuesday, October 23
Location: Rocky Mount Mills
Sponsored By:
Eastern Regional Luncheon Registrant List
Regional Luncheon Agenda
February 2018 Networking Luncheon
Date: Thursday, February 15
Subject: Using GIS to Market Your Economic Development Assets: North Carolina Case Studies
Location: City Club Raleigh
2018 February Networking Luncheon Agenda
2018 February Networking Luncheon Attendee List
December 2017 Networking Luncheon
Date: Thursday, December 7
Subject: Innovation-based Economic Development Across North Carolina
Location: City Club Raleigh
Sponsored By:
2017 December Networking Luncheon Agenda
2017 December Networking Luncheon Attendee List
Sponsorship opportunities are available for each NCEDA conference and event.
Contact Liz Dobbins-Smith at 888.246.2332 or liz@nceda.org for more details.
