Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)

Learn how to file an Electronic Export Information (EEI) using the new mandatory system in this upcoming Export Education webinar on Thursday, April 3 at 10am. Registration to this event is free. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Tfki50V79h7

?? Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Export Awards! ?? Governor Joshua Stein and NC Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley joined us yesterday to celebrate North Carolina’s outstanding exporters—businesses that drive our economy and showcase our state's innovation on the global stage. With a record-breaking $42.8 billion in exports in 2024, North Carolina is strengthening its position in global trade. We know exporting takes dedication, resilience, and strategy, and we applaud the hard work of our businesses making an impact worldwide. Join us in celebrating the award winners! ?? Small Business Export Award: Blue Fusion Technologies 2024 Rural Business Export Award: Pioneer Motor Bearing Co. Large Business Export Award: TCOM, L.P. Global Reach: SynergyLabs New-to-Export Company: Haand Pottery Koenig Export Partner Award: North Carolina Community College System Governor's Award of Excellence: Arosa Systems

JUST ANNOUNCED: GE Aerospace will invest $100+ million into its North Carolina facilities in 2025, aiming to enhance manufacturing capabilities, incorporate advanced technologies and support the future of flight. Learn more: https://ow.ly/rBQa50VkaHR

Did you know women own 44% of businesses across North Carolina? For us, supporting women in business and leadership roles is a standard that strengthens our economy and quality of life. Learn more at https://ow.ly/gupI50V6uIn

Discover how North Carolina and Dutch companies can forge strategic partnerships, drive cross-border innovation, and unlock new bilateral business opportunities. Register now, as space is limited. https://ow.ly/lftb50V6s4N

JUST ANNOUNCED: Ralliant Corporation, a global technology company, will establish its global headquarters in Wake County, creating 180 jobs and investing $2.1 million in the North Hills area of Raleigh. Read more: https://ow.ly/tCZa50Vg2Yp

For small businesses like Sciencix, exporting can feel overwhelming—but the EDPNC's International Trade team makes it easier. Hear from Lisa Bamford, M.Sc. on how the EDPNC and STEP grant funding helped this North Carolina pharmaceutical company double its business in India in just one year!

Calling all exporters! ?? Please join us for an Export Education webinar discussing Export Compliance on Tuesday, March 18 at 10am. This webinar is ideal for exporters of all experience levels and will cover a variety of topics including licensing, documentation, HTS classification, and common errors with EEI filing’s. Register now: https://ow.ly/upAE50V794W

Want to measure the success of a state? Look to the quality of its universities. UNC Charlotte and East Carolina University have been granted the prestigious R1 designation joining UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, and NC State University. This is the highest research university classification that a doctoral university can receive.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University students know that North Carolina invests in innovation. Over the next two years, NCDOT is putting $2 million towards the state’s largest HBCU to research multimodal transportation, air mobility, and workforce development. Technology never stops moving forward, but here, it’s technically going all over the place.