Kimley Blanks currently serves as the Business Recruitment Manager at the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) as of December 2023. Previously, Kimley worked as a Site Selection & Economic Development Consultant at Evergreen Advisors, focusing on corporate location decisions and economic incentives. Prior experience includes private consulting, where strategic marketing and business plans were developed for startups, and a role as Agricultural Marketing Director & Special Projects Manager for Halifax County, fostering economic development. Kimley also held positions at Virginia Advanced Study Strategies, Haber Corporation, and Alpert & Alpert Iron & Metal, Inc., gaining diverse management and financial experience. Educational credentials include an MBA from Strome College of Business, training from the University of Oklahoma's Economic Development Institute, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Christopher Newport University.
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Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC)
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The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) leads economic development activities in North Carolina. We work together with the Governor and the Department of Commerce to help businesses launch, grow and locate in our state. Our far-reaching network is made up of government officials, local and regional economic development organizations, service providers, international business, tourism and trade executives, community leaders and educational institutions. We also publish research on key business, trade and industry trends affecting our state, and actively track facilities and sites available for relocation.