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North Carolina economic development organizations

There are 395 economic development organizations in North Carolina. Combined, these North Carolinian economic development organizations employ 1,600 people, earn more than $498 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of economic development organizations in North Carolina

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Economic development organizations
 
395
 
$498,205,100
Urban development organizations
 
183
 
$196,006,176
Convention centers and visitor bureaus
 
3
 
$3,595,396
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Economic development organizations by major North Carolina cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Charlotte
 
61
 
$28,923,143
Raleigh
 
40
 
$68,406,913
Durham
 
33
 
$150,816,365
Winston-Salem
 
31
 
$25,657,490
Greensboro
 
27
 
$21,875,738
Asheville
 
25
 
$20,412,296
Hickory
 
14
 
$6,840,090
Fayetteville, NC
 
12
 
$17,607,095
Rocky Mount
 
11
 
$70,595,205
New Bern
 
10
 
$1,007,985
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Job trends for North Carolina economic development organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
92
1-10
 
88
11-25
 
14
26-100
 
9
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of economic development organizations in North Carolina

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
131
$250k to $1M
 
65
$1M to $5M
 
44
$5M to $25M
 
12
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of economic development organizations in North Carolina

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Golden LEAF Foundation

Golden LEAF's mission is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina's rural and tobacco-dependent communities through leadership in grantsmaking, collaboration, innovation, and stewardship as an independent and perpetual foundation.
Revenue
$57.8m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
28
EIN
52-2204473
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina

Activities shall include but are not limited to collaborating with the NC Department of Commerce to assist, promote, and enhance economic opportunities, particularly in the state of North Carolina's rural and urban communities, and to involve the private ....
Revenue
$52.5m
Assets
$25.1m
Employees
87
EIN
46-4840814
IRS type
501(c)(3)

MDC

MDC advances economic mobility for Southern communities through education, employment, and strategic philanthropy. Located in Durham, NC.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
57
EIN
56-0894222
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nash Edgecombe Wilson Community Action

Nash-Edgecombe Economic Development provides housing, child care assistance, and poverty elimination strategies to disadvantaged populations in Eastern North Carolina.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
135
EIN
56-0817561
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Research Triangle Park (RTP)

The Research Triangle Park (RTP) is a 7,000 acre development that is home to more than 200 companies employing over 42,000 full-time knowledge workers and an estimated 10,000 contract employees.
Revenue
$31.8m
Assets
$214.1m
Employees
44
EIN
56-0853674
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Downtown Raleigh Alliance

Downtown Raleigh lies at the heart of the Triangle, the fastest growing metropolitan region in the Carolinas. For businesses, residents and visitors alike, downtown is the urban center of the region, an incredible place to live, work and play.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
19
EIN
56-1994005
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency

The Wayne Action Group for Economic Solvency provides congregate meal sites to age-eligible citizens based on their age, income, and disability, and offers volunteer service opportunities through its Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs.
Revenue
$16.5m
Assets
$8.6m
Employees
288
EIN
56-6070824
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yadkin Valley Economic Development District (YVEDDI)

To provide quality programs and services to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty and to enhance the quality of life for low income and elderly citizens.
Revenue
$15.3m
Assets
$6.4m
Employees
219
EIN
56-0851147
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCCVB)

Cabarrus County Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to drive visitation to Cabarrus County to generate the maximum impact through hotel stays and visitor spending & continually grow and sustain a dynamic travel industry.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$7.8m
Employees
20
EIN
26-2726341
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Gateway Research Park

Gateway Research Park spurs university research, innovation, and economic development while promoting growth in Greensboro, NC.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$75.9m
Employees
14
EIN
90-0131526
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Southeastern Partnership

The Southeastern Partnership strives to attract and improve industry in the region through its programs, including the promotion of Southeastern North Carolina. It is headquartered in Elizabethtown, NC.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$4.1m
Employees
4
EIN
56-1911431
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Distinctly Fayetteville (FACVB)

Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau's mission is to position Fayetteville/Cumberland County as a destination for conventions, tournaments, and individual travel.
Revenue
$3.2m
Assets
$2.9m
Employees
19
EIN
56-2024982
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Visitors High Point (HPCVB)

The mission of the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
10
EIN
56-1923880
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Downtown Greensboro (DGI)

DGI is an economic development organization focused on stimulating investment and activity in the center city. Downtown Greensboro Incorporated has three standing committees that provide an additional voice for interested stakeholders.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
11
EIN
56-2011549
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Lumberton Tourism Development Authority

Lumberton Tourism Development Authority serves a county-wide area of approximately 946 square miles and 118,000 residents. The bureau publishes a visitor's guide, direct mail, print advertising, and billboards. Arnold West runs the authority.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
5
EIN
56-2056835
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Charlotte Center City Partners

Charlotte Center City Partners envisions a thriving, inclusive, and vibrant center city through planning, development, research, and producing quality events.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
31
EIN
56-1247787
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation

The Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation was formed in December 2015 to engage in economic development activities intended to reduce the burden on government by increasing the tax base of the community and create new jobs in the....
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.2m
Employees
8
EIN
81-0801545
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP)

The Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) is a business-driven, public-private partnership dedicated to keeping the Research Triangle Region economically competitive through business, government and educational collaboration.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$553.8k
Employees
5
EIN
56-1720732
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Salisbury-Rowan County Convention Visitor Bureau

Salisbury-Rowan County Convention Visitor Bureau develops and markets tourism for Salisbury and Rowan County.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$77.1k
Employees
9
EIN
46-2546411
IRS type
501(c)(6)

I-95 I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance

I-95 I-40 Crossroads of America Economic Development Alliance enhances the economic well-being of the region through quality job creation, sustainable measures, and strategic workforce development partnerships. The alliance is located in Dunn, NC.
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$13.5m
Employees
1
EIN
87-2462918
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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