NCEDA conferences provide an excellent opportunity for economic development professionals from across North Carolina to expand their knowledge, sharpen their skills and build connections so they can advance their careers and better serve the needs of their communities.
Click HERE to learn more about NCEDA sponsorship opportunities! Contact Liz Dobbins-Smith (888.246.2332 or liz@nceda.org) for more details.
Dates: March 9-10, 2026
Location: Grandover Resort • Greensboro, NC
Registration Fees: $425 for members / $275 for emerging executives and retirees / $750 for non-members (all prices increase by $100 after February 27!)
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Please see the schedule below for planning purposes:
Monday, March 9
Tuesday, March 10
Dates: March 2-4, 2025
Location: Pinehurst Resort (Carolina Hotel) • Pinehurst, NC
Presenting Sponsors: Duke Energy • ECS Southeast • NC Carolina Core
VIEW THE SPONSOR SLIDE SHOW HERE
VIEW CONTACT LISTS, PHOTOS AND PRESENTATIONS HERE (password protected – conference registrants only)
VIEW THE WESTERN NC TRAVEL GUIDE HERE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Dates: March 5-6, 2024
Location: Pinehurst Resort (Carolina Hotel) – Pinehurst, NC
VIEW FINAL REGISTRANT LIST HERE
VIEW CONTACT LISTS, PHOTOS AND PRESENTATIONS HERE (password protected – conference registrants only)
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor: ECS Southeast
Date: March 7-8
Location: Pinehurst Resort – Pinehurst, NC
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Date: March 13-15
Location: Pinehurst Resort – Pinehurst, NC
VIEW CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHT VIDEO HERE
VIEW CONTACT LISTS, PHOTOS AND PRESENTATIONS HERE (for conference registrants only)
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Dates: March 16-17
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VIEW SPONSOR AND PHOTO SLIDE SHOW HERE
VIEW RECORDINGS AND PRESENTATIONS HERE (for conference registrants only)
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Due to COVID-19, NCEDA’s 2020 Spring Conference was cancelled.
(formerly MidWinter Conference)
Dates: March 12-13, 2019
Location: Pinehurst Resort (80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst)
This event is recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts towards the re-certification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs).
PRESENTATIONS
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Dates: March 13-14, 2018
Location: Pinehurst Resort (80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst)
This event is recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts towards the re-certification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs).
AGENDA
REGISTRANT LIST
PRESENTATIONS:
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.
