This Inventor’s Day, we’d like to recognize the 45,360 patents filed by North Carolinians since 2017. Aviation certainly doesn’t go under the radar, but can you imagine how much different life would be without the barcode? Or for some fashionistas, overalls?

@LaremaCoffee has found their place in North Carolina, thanks in part to the support of the EDPNC's Small Business Advisors. Hear from owner Kevin McLaughin speak on how the EDPNC helped make his business dream a reality. Learn more at

Since our inception 10 years ago, the EDPNC has utilized the power of persuasion (and information) to recruit businesses to North Carolina. And it’s equated to $45.6 billion in revenue. Who knew a 10-year-old could have that much influence? Learn more at

Has your business been impacted by #HurricaneHelene? The EDPNC is conducting a loss and needs assessment for Western NC businesses to help inform federal and state policy for relief and recovery. Take the survey:

Watch @DukeEnergy North Carolina State President, Kendal Bowman, discuss the growth and success in the state and why they continue to invest in the EDPNC.

JUST ANNOUNCED: @prattandwhitney, an RTX business, will expand its turbine airfoil manufacturing plant in Asheville, NC, investing $285 million and creating 325 new jobs in Buncombe County. More here:

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina! All the best to our North Carolina companies that celebrate Lunar New Year. We look forward to working together this year and beyond!

If you're in Dubai for @Arab_Health, stop by booth 2025 to speak with Melissa McGurk of our International Trade team and with these North Carolina healthcare companies: @AESARA, BioMojo, GNH Pharmaceuticals USA, Hydromer, and Global Bridge Pharmaceutical. #ArabHealth

ICYMI: Film production in NC tops $300M in direct spending in 2024! For 2024, the state welcomed more than 55 productions across the state, with 12 projects receiving awards from the N.C. Film and Entertainment Grant. Read more here: @ncfilmoffice

Watch @BharatForgeLtd CEO for US Operations Ravi Nagarkar describe how the EDPNC worked hand-in-hand with the company from day one to make its expansion to the US seamless:

Join us Thursday, January 23, from 10 a.m. to noon for our next Export Education Webinar discussing international banking. For more information and to register:

Lights, camera and a NC backdrop. For our 10-year anniversary, we’re shining a light on the $1.4B in-state film production spending over the past decade and invite you to take advantage of our 543 miles of filmable locations. Learn more here:

In the graphic above, there are 14 symbols that represent North Carolina. Can you correctly identify them all? You can find the answer key here:

We’ll see you soon. Really. As the country’s 5th most popular tourism destination, chances are good that a trip to NC may be on your mind. Over the past decade, the EDPNC has worked hard to put this state on the radar for both business and pleasure.

Since 2014, the EDPNC's International Trade team has assisted over 2,100 North Carolina companies in exporting over $10 billion in goods and services. Find out how your company can be a part of the EDPNC's next 10 years of success at

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Since 2014, the EDPNC's International Trade team has assisted over 2,100 NC companies, including Tidewater Grain, in exporting over $10 billion in goods and services. Hear how fundamental the EDPNC's support was to Tidewater Grain's exporting efforts:

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