Economic Development

The Carolinas Gateway Partnership is a public-private industrial recruitment agency dedicated to the economic development of the Eastern North Carolina counties of Nash and Edgecombe. A collaborative effort of two counties and 18 cities, towns and municipalities, this region offers an exceptional opportunity for companies experiencing growth and expansion or desiring relocation.

http://www.econdev.org/

Edgecombe County is located in Eastern North Carolina. The workforce, natural resources, location, highways, workforce development system, community college, and commitment of local government leaders all make the right ingredients for economic growth and sustainability.

http://www.edgecombecountync.gov/econdev/econdev.aspx

The Wilson Economic Development Council mission is to attract, retain and facilitate the expansion of high quality business and industry resulting in an increased tax base and new jobs for Wilson County.

http://www.wilsonedc.com/

Halifax County Economic Development Commission supports the creation of new jobs and investment in Halifax County NC and its municipalities as well as the retention and expansion of Halifax County NC’s existing business and industry.

http://www.halifaxdevelopment.com/

Northampton County Economic Development Commission is responsible for initiating, organizing and managing the County's public sector efforts to strengthen the local economy, improve the standard of living and create sustainable, higher-wage employment opportunities for the people of Northampton County.

http://www.northamptonnc.com/econdev.asp

North Carolina's Eastern Region Development Commission is the economic development agency for a 13-county region (Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Nash, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Wayne, and Wilson). The Commission offers confidential site location assistance and information to companies considering the Eastern Region for a business location or expansion.

http://www.nceast.org/

North Carolina's Northeast Commission promotes economic development and travel and tourism for the sixteen northeastern North Carolina Counties.

http://www.ncnortheast.info/

North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center works with statewide partners to develop a joint vision for the long-range future of rural North Carolina and to shape and advocate for policies to achieve that future.

http://www.ncruralcenter.org/