Episode 15: Interview with Anders Victor of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina - SelectUSA Spotlight

Interview with Anders Victor, Director of Business Development for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelectUSA Investment Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ spotlight series. EDPNC improves the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians by recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting existing employers, assisting companies with international trade, counseling small business and startups, and promoting North Carolina as a tourism destination. Members of EDPNC will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland, from May 11-14, 2025.Key Takeaways:EDPNC is a public-private partnership focused on economic development.North Carolina's legacy sectors of textile, furniture, and food and agriculture still exist at great scale and accompany life sciences, tech, financial services, and aerospace as strong sectors in the state. The state's geography and workforce make it an attractive business location.Startups often struggle with understanding the U.S. market landscape, especially where to start.EDPNC provides support in navigating incentives and programs.