In Conversation With: Custom Contract Furnishings

When COVID-19 shut down the furniture manufacturing industry, companies had to quickly adapt. EDPNC helped connect companies to resources they needed to come together and move onward as one.

In Conversation With: Advanced Superabrasives

Advanced Superabrasives sells to 28 countries around the world and has even had products make it to the planet Mars. With the help of EDPNC, they can reach even further to move onward as one.

In Conversation With: Jennifer Lynch
Vice President, People and Learning at Gaia Herbs

Gaia Herbs has put down roots in North Carolina for both its rich biodiversity and its exceptional talent pool. Find out how passion, purpose and progressive farming techniques sustain the #1 herbal supplement company in North America.

In Conversation With: Todd Olson
CEO & Founder of Pendo

Happy people make better workers. Find out how a low cost of living, rich cultural experiences and access to the great outdoors helps Pendo attract, retain, and energize its innovative team to drive technology forward.

In Conversation With: Michael Praegar
CEO & Co-Founder of AvidXchange

A tight knit tech community plus a statewide growth dynamic that continues to gain traction have helped AvidXchange transform from a promising startup into a 1,200+ employee operation — and carve out a major niche in the financial software space.

In Conversation With: Richard Kendall
CEO of HAECO Americas

An advantageous location. Skilled workers. And a commitment to making travel inspirational again. These are the hallmarks of HAECO’s success — and the reason North Carolina is a perfect fit.

In Conversation With: DeLisa Alexander
Executive VP at Red Hat

Red Hat supports women at every phase of their tech career journey. With North Carolina as an inclusive and welcoming backdrop for success, the company is creating space for female leadership — and engineering its future growth.

In Conversation With: Leah Wong Ashburn
President & CEO of Highland Brewing

Water is the essence of life — and great beer. North Carolina's winning combination of natural resources, independent thinking and creative energy have made the state a match for Highland Brewing Company.

In Conversation With: Caley Edgerly
CEO & President of Thomas Built Buses

Passion makes the product. Talent drives its success. Discover the ways that generations of manufacturing prowess, a central location and miles of accessible road have helped Thomas Built Buses become the market leader.

In Conversation With: Ajit Sivadasan
VP Global eCommerce at Lenovo

Solving humanity’s biggest and most difficult problems takes a significant amount of computing power — along with collaboration from multiple businesses, universities, and R&D partners. Find out how North Carolina’s ecosystem of tech talent is spurring Lenovo’s growth.

In Conversation With: Michimasa Fujino
CEO & President of Honda Aircraft Co.

Journalism majors. Engineering degrees. Manufacturing certifications, specially trained skillsets, and so much more. Find out North Carolina’s diverse talent pool has helped Honda Aircraft experience liftoff.