Courtney Smedick joined the North Carolina Military Business Center in January 2008 serving as the Statewide Integrated Marketing, Events Coordinator and Government Relations. Ms. Smedick’s responsibilities include operational and strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, government relations, development and implementation of statewide business development and training events, communication and outreach, social media and serving as the program manager for NCMBC’s employment programs for transitioning military and military spouses. Ms. Smedick received her Master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from West Virginia University and her Bachelor’s degree in Communication with a strategic focus in Public Relations from Slippery Rock University.