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EDPNC WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR TOP STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
6 Jun 2023
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The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) has received Business Facilities magazine’s inaugural 2023 Economic Development Organization award in the State Economic Development Organization category. North Carolina is one of four state groups receiving the distinction, which honors organizations for their hard work and dedication in securing record-breaking economic development projects and creating new economic development growth for communities across their states. The Arizona Commerce Authority, Empire State Development-New York, and the Mississippi Development Authority were the other organizations receiving the award.
“Every day the EDPNC team works to improve the economic well-being and quality of life of all North Carolinians, through business recruitment and development, existing industry support, international trade, small business services, tourism and film,” said Christopher Chung, CEO of the EDPNC. “We are proud to be a part of Team North Carolina, of the work we have accomplished, and the state and local partnerships we have made, which have had a hand in North Carolina becoming a top state for business.”
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