Building Pathways to a Prosperous Eastern NC
NC East Alliance is a regional economic development organization representing 29 counties in eastern North Carolina. NC East leads advocacy efforts in the region by convening stakeholders to identify important regional challenges and work with our network of partners to create solutions.
What We Do
NC East Alliance’s goal is simple but transformative: to address the challenges that hinder growth in eastern North Carolina and connect the people who call it home with opportunities to succeed.
We do this by helping to build a thriving workforce, revitalizing communities, and ensuring our region is a place where individuals and businesses can flourish.
NC East’s work is designed to:
- Drive economic development across 29 counties in Eastern North Carolina
- Attract employers and strengthen high-growth, future-focused industry clusters
- Enhance STEM education initiatives to prepare students for future job markets
- Reduce outmigration by creating excitement for career opportunities & lifestyle benefits
- Support small and rural communities that lack the capacity to access funding
- Tackle issues of persistent poverty and economic disparity
- Promote Eastern North Carolina’s unique lifestyle benefits, history, and business advantages to attract residents and investment
Our Initiatives
NC East drives economic growth and opportunity through 5 key initiatives that feed one another and benefit the entire region:
Why Eastern NC?
A growing region full of unexpected opportunities
From emerging industries and job opportunities, to an amazing cost of living and access to the beauty of nature, Eastern North Carolina has it all. But it’s still a well-kept secret, even within the state.
It’s our goal to showcase why this hidden gem is such a great place to live, work, play, and learn.
An emerging hub for future-focused industries
Eastern NC is a great place to build a rewarding business or career. Our region is already home to many exciting, high-growth industries, including:
Want to help us grow opportunities for our region and citizens?
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“The NC East Alliance model of bridging economic development, education, workforce development, and marketing is a unique and innovative solution for rural economic development.”
