--- title: EDR Celebrates 5 Years of Impact in Eastern NC description: EDR's efforts have fostered industry growth, built corporate partnerships, created jobs, and supported economic development at both the regional and state levels. image: https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/EDR%205th%20Anniv%20Post-1.jpg --- [![EDR Logo 12-21](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EDR%20Logo%2012-21.jpg?width=2475&height=800&name=EDR%20Logo%2012-21.jpg "EDR Logo 12-21")](https://ncgtpedr.com) - [About Us](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Team](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us#team) - [Our Board of Directors](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us#board) - [Our Investors](https://ncgtpedr.com/invest#investors) - Data & Grants Show submenu for Data & Grants - [NC Global TransPark](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=district-458da14f-8f13-4e3f-886e-766c7d35b318&community_level=district&community_state=37&community_loc=458da14f-8f13-4e3f-886e-766c7d35b318) - [Wayne County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-191&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=191) - [Lenoir County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-107&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=107) - [Greene County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-079&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=079) - [Incentives & Grants](https://edpnc.com/incentives/) - [News](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news) - [Invest In Us](https://ncgtpedr.com/invest) - [Available Industrial Sites](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # EDR Celebrates 5 Years of Impact in Eastern NC ![EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/EDR%20Letters-WEB-3.jpg) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) Aug 29, 2025, 7:45:00 AM - [Economic Development](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/economic-development) - [Global TransPark](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/global-transpark) - [Greene County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/greene-county) - [Lenoir County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/lenoir-county) - [Wayne County](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/wayne-county) In August, we proudly celebrate the fifth anniversary of the North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region (EDR)! Over the past five years, we've been committed to connecting businesses, communities, and opportunities across Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties and the North Carolina Global TransPark.   Our efforts have fostered industry growth, built corporate partnerships, created jobs, and supported economic development at both the regional and state levels. Together with our regional partners, we are paving the way for a brighter future in Eastern NC! 🌟   Join us in celebrating our journey, the milestones we've reached, and the positive impacts we've created! Here's to many more years of collaboration and growth! 💪✨   Thank you to all our partners and supporters!   #EDR #EconomicDevelopment #5YearAnniversary #EasternNC #Partnerships #CommunityDevelopment ## Read On [![](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Group-Image-2.jpg?width=352&name=Group-Image-2.jpg)](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/edr-participates-in-nc-rural-economic-summit) ##### [EDR Participates In NC Rural Economic Summit](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/edr-participates-in-nc-rural-economic-summit) Mark Pope, the president of EDR, and Trey Cash, the Economic Development Director for Greene and... 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Address 2780 Jetport Road Suite D Kinston, NC 28504 Phone (252) 543-8550 --- [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100069259629309) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nc-global-transpark-economic-development-region/?viewAsMember=true) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@NCGlobalTransParkEconomicDevel) [Email us](mailto:info@ncgtpedr.com) © 2026  North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Inc. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 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