NC Secretary of Commerce Speaks at Eva Garland Consulting Holiday Party Celebrating NC Innovation

RALEIGH, N.C. - Dec. 19, 2024 - PRLog -- Eva Garland Consulting (EGC), a leading provider of strategic services for securing non-dilutive funding and advancing science, celebrated North Carolina's thriving innovation ecosystem with a holiday party held on December 5th. The event, attended by EGC clients, prominent North Carolina business leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs, was highlighted by keynote remarks by North Carolina Secretary of Commerce, Machelle Baker Sanders.

Secretary Sanders joined EGC's team and guests to commemorate the state's cutting-edge advancements in research and development, recognizing the critical role that EGC plays in supporting the businesses that drive the state's economic growth. The event, which took place at The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, featured a festive atmosphere which showcased the innovative technologies of EGC's clients and North Carolina's long history of innovation.

"The federal SBIR [Small Business Innovation Research] and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding for North Carolina companies has grown six times faster than the U.S. average since 2000, now at seated national performance and ranking 14th among states. Twenty years ago, North Carolina ranked 34th. We know that Eva Garland Consulting has played a significant role in this improvement, helping hundreds of NC companies apply for and manage SBIR and STTR funding," said Secretary Sanders, during her keynote speech.

Eva Garland Consulting provides expertise to high-growth technology companies navigating the complex landscape of non-dilutive funding and accounting and compliance. With a proven track record of helping clients secure and manage over $2 billion in grants and contracts, EGC is committed to advancing research and development across industries.

"We were thrilled to host Secretary Sanders and celebrate the innovators that make North Carolina such a dynamic hub for research and development," said Eva Garland, Ph.D., CEO of Eva Garland Consulting. "At EGC, we are deeply committed to supporting the ground-breaking efforts of our clients and the state's broader innovation community. Our event celebrated those achievements, and we are excited to continue growing our impact in the years ahead."

The event also served as an opportunity to highlight the successful partnerships between government, business, and academia that continue to drive North Carolina's position as a national leader in innovation.

About Eva Garland Consulting:

Eva Garland Consulting was founded in 2013 to help scientists and entrepreneurs advance development of their innovative technologies. The firm excels in crafting and implementing strategies for securing non-dilutive funding and offers comprehensive accounting services to high-growth technology companies. To date, EGC has assisted clients in obtaining and managing more than $2 billion in grants and contracts, fueling some of the most innovative research and development efforts both in the US and worldwide.

For more information about Eva Garland Consulting and their work in advancing research and development, visit www.evagarland.com.