Building a stronger North Carolina by supporting business growth, international trade, and tourism. EDPNC leads economic development activities in North Carolina. We work with the state government to help businesses launch, grow and locate in our state. OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL NORTH CAROLINIANS. WE DO THIS BY COLLABORATING WITH STATE, REGIONAL, LOCAL, AND PRIVATE-SECTOR PARTNERS IN NEW BUSINESS RECRUITMENT, EXISTING EMPLOYER SUPPORT, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND EXPORT ASSISTANCE, SMALL BUSINESS START-UP COUNSELING, AND TOURISM PROMOTION.