North Carolina's Eastern Region Development Commission is the economic development agency for a 13-county region. The Commission offers confidential site location assistance and information to companies considering the Eastern Region for a business location or expansion.

The Eastern Region encompasses nearly 7,000 square miles, with a population exceeding 900,000 and a workforce of 400,000+. Several factors make the Region an excellent location for manufacturers, distributors and other business operations, including:

• Progressive business climate that fosters the growth and success of your business
• Highly productive workforce with a broad diversity of skills
• Nationally-recognized education and training resources
• Affordable labor, real estate, utility and living costs
• Large supply of quality industrial buildings and commercial sites
• Utility capacities to handle most manufacturing and service operations
• Centrally located for superior access to eastern U.S. markets
• Quality of life that perennially ranks among America’s best

NC's Eastern Region