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Members of The Partnership receive direct benefits for their company through networking and brand awareness while helping create meaningful impact for our community.

Why Economic Development Matters in Henderson County’s Economy
Maintains, Diversifies, and
Increases Tax Revenue
Having a diverse economy reduces a region’s vulnerability to a single industry and is a crucial part of economic development. The Partnership works to attract and grow multiple industries - advanced manufacturing in particular. Having strong businesses in Henderson County means increased tax revenue to pay for vital services such as schools, fire and police, and local infrastructure. In Henderson County, manufacturing accounts for around 30% of the tax revenue and more than breaks even for its cost of services.
Business Retention and Expansion
A large percentage of job creation in Henderson County comes from local business expansions. The Partnership proactively connects with Henderson County manufacturers every year to assess, understand, and respond to their needs. Through scheduled business retention and expansion meetings, this strategy ensures local support and resources are given to expanding businesses as well as at-risk companies to help prevent layoffs, shutdowns, or relocation.
Quality of Life
The goal of the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development is not just to grow the local economy, but to do so in a way that improves quality of life for all citizens. Successful economic investment projects benefit investors, companies, and people while building a vibrant, strong community. To do this, The Partnership pursues development projects with significant investment and average annual wages above Henderson County’s current average, as determined by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Higher-paying jobs improve quality of life, which attracts even better jobs.
Job Creation
The Partnership exists to create high-paying, quality jobs. While the private sector actually makes the investment to create jobs, The Partnership’s role is to connect companies, people, information, and opportunities, sometimes even remove barriers, to allow this to happen. The creation of these jobs creates a ripple effect within our local economy known as the job multiplier effect. Every industry has its own unique number, but for every 1 direct job created in advanced manufacturing between 1.8 and 2.6 additional jobs are created by other industries to support it. This is one of the highest multiplier effects of any industry sector.  
Membership Levels
At The Partnership, members choose their membership level based on the level of involvement, networking, and impact benefits they desire. Partner with us as we continue to protect and build our local economy through industrial development that benefits the investors, businesses, and people of Henderson County.
Member Benefits
Partner
$500/yr.
Presidential
$1200/Yr.
Patron
$3000/Yr.
Premier*
$5000/Yr.
Listing in Annual Report
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Visibility on HCPED Website
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Inclusive Sponsorship, Signage, & Recognition at Events**
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Signage at HCPED Office
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Events
Industrial Executives Forum
Community stakeholders and industrial leaders come together to discuss and address issues currently impacting the local business climate at this annual forum event.
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Annual Dinner Tickets
Enjoy plenty of networking, plus dinner and drinks, at our largest event with around 200-250 attendees while recapping economic development in Henderson County from the previous fiscal year.
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Investors Update Event Tickets
Exclusive to top investors, at this bi-annual event attendees connect and hear The Partnership’s upcoming plans for existing industry, marketing, product development, and advocacy.
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*Premier Membership aligns with HCPED fiscal year (July 1-June 30) and is exclusive to 5 companies on a first come, first served basis.
** Signage for HCPED events is created at least 2 weeks in advance. Therefore Patron signage at all events is not guaranteed for all new members and is dependent on joining dates.
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Membership is renewed annually through payment of dues on an anniversary date specific to each member. HCPED is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation. Your investment, contribution, or gift maybe deductible as a reasonable and necessary business expense, but is not deductible as a charitable contribution. Acceptance into the Corporation is discretionary by the Board of Directors. The applicant shall constitute an agreement to abide by the Corporation's By-Laws. By-Laws provided upon request.