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NC Department of Commerce
The Department supports economic prosperity by connecting businesses with essential resources like site locations and infrastructure while providing local communities with the grants and funding necessary to attract new investment.
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Halifax Community College Small Business Center
Established in 1967 in Weldon, Halifax Community College is a long-standing public institution that provides associate degrees and continuing education to a rural North Carolina region situated conveniently near major metropolitan areas and coastal attractions.
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EDPNC
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina is a nonprofit public-private organization that drives statewide growth by recruiting new industries, supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, and marketing the state as a premier destination for international trade and tourism.
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Northampton County Chamber of Commerce
The Northampton County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that supports local economic growth and tourism by providing resources, networking, and relocation assistance within a historic, nature-rich region of North Carolina’s northern coastal plain.
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NC Secretary of State
This agency promotes economic growth and public trust by providing essential corporate infrastructure, issuing professional credentials, and protecting citizens from fraud through law enforcement and transparent access to accurate information.
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Roanoke-Chowan College Small Business Center
The North Carolina Community Colleges Small Business Center Network is a comprehensive, state-supported initiative that provides small business owners with convenient access to free counseling, webinars, and essential resources through 60 local sites.
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NCEDA
The North Carolina Economic Development Association is a membership-driven organization that secures the state’s economic future by providing over 900 professionals with the advocacy, education, and networking opportunities necessary to lead successful business recruitment and expansion efforts.
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Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce
The Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce is an organization that supports local economic growth and tourism by providing resources for all five counties located on Lake Gaston.
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FAQs
What exactly is Economic Development?
Economic development focuses on improving a community’s economic well-being and quality of life through job creation, infrastructure investment, and business retention. Key goals include attracting new industries, supporting existing businesses, fostering a positive business environment and developing a skilled and adaptable workforce.
Why choose Northampton County?
Known for our advancement in infrastructure, prime location, attractive business climate and resilient workforce, Northampton County is more than a place to do business. We are a key partner that works directly with your business to ensure a successful and sustainable future. Here, companies become an integral part of our community; everyone working together to keep the gears shifting.
What incentives does Northampton County offer?
New industry or expansion incentives are customizable and vary based on the proposed project. Northampton County offers competitive incentive packages and includes programs such as infrastructure development funds, workforce training and apprenticeship programs, capital and employment-based grants, and community investment partnerships. The North Carolina Department of Commerce and other related agencies, also offer several highly attractive incentive programs to help ensure a viable and sustainable project.
How do we measure success in economic development?
Economic development and related projects are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but generally measured by the quantity of temporary and permanent jobs created, impacts to wages and median household income, amount of private capital investment, and impacts to the local community and overall quality of life.
What shipping and transportation hubs are located near Northampton County?
- Interstate 95, known as the main Southeastern artery, serves as our main ground transportation route.
- Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport is convenient for private regional flights.
- The Port of Virginia is less than 100 miles and directly connected to Northampton County through highway access.
- The CSX rail line offers approximately 52 miles of rail with the possibility of site spur expansion.
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are all less than 100 miles, offering direct domestic and international flights.
How can I get more information on Northampton County’s available sites and buildings?
Contact us! We’re happy to share the benefits of coming to Northampton County with you. We are frequently listing new industrial and commercial sites that fit various business needs.