The Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation (PTRDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization tasked with implementing activities that further economic development and growth in the Piedmont Triad Region of NC. The PTRDC has been designated as the Economic Development District by the US Economic Development Administration. An affiliated organization of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC), the Development Corporation focuses specifically on economic development initiatives in the 12-county NC Piedmont Triad region (Alamance, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties).
REGIONAL PROJECTS
The Development Corporation is charged with implementing the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Building on existing regional and local economic development plans, the CEDS strategies focus on supporting collaboration among local and regional stakeholders within the economic development community, private industry, educational institutions, local government, foundations and the private sector. Some of the regional focus areas include expansion of broadband fiber throughout the region, a revolving small/new business loan fund, hazard/ risk mitigation and disaster recovery assistance, redevelopment of brownfields sites, and management of opportunity zones that allow tax deferrals and breaks for distressed areas targeted for redevelopment. A Regional Equity Assessment study was conducted in 2023 to measure diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and identify trends. The report contains research findings and recommendations that address current social, economic, and structural conditions across our communities.
For information on these regional initiatives contact Wendy Walker-Fox, Executive Vice-President of Economic Development at wwalkerfox@ptrdc.org.
REGIONAL PROJECTS
The Development Corporation is charged with implementing the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Building on existing regional and local economic development plans, the CEDS strategies focus on supporting collaboration among local and regional stakeholders within the economic development community, private industry, educational institutions, local government, foundations and the private sector. Some of the regional focus areas include expansion of broadband fiber throughout the region, a revolving small/new business loan fund, hazard/ risk mitigation and disaster recovery assistance, redevelopment of brownfields sites, and management of opportunity zones that allow tax deferrals and breaks for distressed areas targeted for redevelopment. A Regional Equity Assessment study was conducted in 2023 to measure diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and identify trends. The report contains research findings and recommendations that address current social, economic, and structural conditions across our communities.
For information on these regional initiatives contact Wendy Walker-Fox, Executive Vice-President of Economic Development at wwalkerfox@ptrdc.org.
DIRECT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE THROUGH IT/TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
Other initiatives of the PTRDC include Technology and IT solutions for both the private and public sector. PTRDC staff specialize in delivering high level networking and telecommunications consulting and implementation. Whether it involves VOIP phone systems, PBX communications systems, server and hardware installation, or network maintenance and troubleshooting, the RDC staff can assist in cost effective and reliable solutions. For more information on IT and Technology solutions available through the PTRDC, please contact Burl Sprouse, Chief Technology Officer at bsprouse@ptrdc.org.
For more information about the Piedmont Triad Regional Development Corporation and our creative solutions to economic and business development, please contact one of the staff members below.
STAFF (336) 594-0002
President - Matthew Dolge
Executive Vice-President Economic Development - Wendy Walker-Fox
Executive Vice-President Management Consulting - Matt Reece
Chief Financial Officer - Jarrod Hand
Chief Technology Officer - Burl Sprouse
Vice-President Economic Development - Jessica Raby
President - Matthew Dolge
Executive Vice-President Economic Development - Wendy Walker-Fox
Executive Vice-President Management Consulting - Matt Reece
Chief Financial Officer - Jarrod Hand
Chief Technology Officer - Burl Sprouse
Vice-President Economic Development - Jessica Raby
