3802 Highway 58 North Kinston, NC 28504, USA
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MEMBER OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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QUALITY OF LIFE
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Temperate four season climate
65 miles of white sand beaches
Excellent adult education opportunities
Numerous cultural and historical venues
Year-round recreation opportunities
Cost-of-living below the national average
One of the lowest per capita tax burdens in the nation
Metropolitan and small, family-friendly communities
Half-day drive to the mountains
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MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Camp Lejeune Marine Base, New River
Air Station and Cherry Point USMC Air Station have a combined presence
of 68,680. The Fleet Readiness Center East at Cherry Point employs
approximately 4,000 personnel in over 130 occupational codes.
TRANSPORTATION
PRIMARY HIGHWAYS
I-40, I-95, I-795, US 70/64/264/117/17/258/301/13.
I-85 is easily accessed via I-40 and US 264/64/70/117.
MOTOR FREIGHT CARRIERS
Over 60 motor freight carriers provide service to all parts of the nation.
SMALL PACKAGE/PARCEL SERVICES
FedEx, UPS, DHL and Emery have offices in all major communities.
RAILROADS
CSX, Norfolk Southern, and the NC Railroad Company serve the region.
Amtrak passenger stations are located in Rocky Mount and Wilson.
AIR TRANSPORT
Three Regional airports: Greenville, Jacksonville and New Bern
provide commuter service to Charlotte, Atlanta, Cincinnati and
Philadelphia. Raleigh-Durham International, Wilmington International
and Fayetteville Regional are within easy driving distance of the region.
Thirteen additional airports serve general aviation.
UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES
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East Carolina University; 27,000+ undergraduate students;
6,400+ graduate students; 104 undergraduate and 75 advanced
degree, 18 doctoral degree programs
East Carolina Heart Institute, Cardiovascular R&D/Treatment
ECU Brody School of Medicine; 325 students; specializes in family care physicians
ECU School of Dentistry
ECU College of Technology (Engineering) and Computer Science
offers a systems engineering degree plus others related to advanced
manufacturing, logistics and construction
North Carolina State University offers Engineering degree and
2 + 2 Program
Mt. Olive College; 3,300+ students; private; Bachelor/Associate
degrees and business certificates
NC Wesleyan; 2,200 students; private; liberal arts degrees
Barton College; 1,300 students; private; specialized degrees in
education for the deaf and hard of hearing, photography, nursing,
environmental science, recording technology and social work
11 community colleges; 41,000+ curriculum enrollment; customized
workforce training; regional centers for computer graphic design and
airframe/power plant repair
Spirit AeroSystems Composite Center of Excellence; 32,000 SF
Airframe and Power Plant Technicians:
Craven and Wayne Community College
Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State Universities operate marine
science institutes in Beaufort, NC and Morehead City, NC
Gateway Technology Center
Marine Trades Training and Education Center
REGION PROFILE
100 Miles
Deep-water bulk cargo and container facilities in Morehead City, NC, Wilmington,
NC and Norfolk, VA are less than two hours from any city in the region.
UTILITIES
ELECTRIC
Service is provided by Progress Energy, ElectriCities of North Carolina,
Inc., NC Power, and the North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation.
Rates are significantly lower than in many Northeastern states and competitive
with those in the Southeast.
NATURAL GAS
Piedmont Natural Gas provides service to the thirteen counties.
Three cities have their own natural gas distribution systems.
HEALTHCARE
There are 12 hospitals in 9 counties with over 3,000 beds and 1,500
physicians. University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina includes
a Level I Trauma Center and is supported by a full range of medical
specialty services. Also located in the region is the ECU Medical School.
The region’s health team includes over 300 dentists.
250 Miles
AREA
6,907 square miles/11,116
square kilometers of land,
approximately the size of
Connecticut and Rhode
Island combined.
* Source: NC Department of Public Instruction
** Source: NC Superintendent’s Office
COMMUNICATIONS
1990
2000
2010
2015 (Projected)
829,334
916,141
988,237
1,038,578+
Source: Demographics Now/2010 (estimate)
under 14
15-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
20.9%
14.8%
13.7%
12.4%
13.4%
24.7%
Source: Demographics Now/2010 (estimate)
Attainment Levels
High School Degree or Higher
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
Associates Degree or Higher
Graduate Degree or Higher
8 daily newspapers
17 weekly/biweekly/tri-weekly newspapers
10 specialty publications
53 different radio stations (all formats)
All major television networks operate broadcast systems
within the region
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assistance, please contact:
North Carolina’s Eastern Region
Kathy Howard, VP, Client and Workforce Development
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82.4%
18.7%
21.8%
6.2%
Source: Demographics Now/2010 (estimate)
TOPOGRAPHY/
LANDSCAPE
HOUSEHOLDS
Flat to gently rolling terrain.
Lightly wooded with large,
cultivated areas.
Source: Demographics Now/2010 (estimate)
133,728 Family Households with Children
391,006 Households
Goldsboro*114,461
Greenville*183,004
Jacksonville*169,697
Rocky Mount*
147,858
Kinston**56,682
Morehead City**
63,189
New Bern**
120,171
Wilson**78,921
*Metro Core Based Statistical Area
**Micro Core Based Statistical Area
Source: Demographics Now/2010 (estimate)
HIGHWAY DISTANCES
FROM MID-REGION
City
Raleigh, NC
Wilmington, NC
Baltimore
Boston
Chicago
New York
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Washington, DC
Miles Kilometers
81
132
101
164
343
557
766
1245
899
1461
541
879
164
267
441
717
544
875
305
496
DISTRIBUTION OF EMPLOYMENT
& WAGES BY INDUSTRY
LABOR
MEDIA
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$22,322
$53,679
$40,599
MAJOR POPULATION CENTERS
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
Eastern North Carolina,
midway between New England
and Florida. Bounded on the
west by Interstates I-95 & I-40
and on the east by the Atlantic
Ocean.
The region has a diversified workforce noted for its productivity and loyalty.
Union presence is low, less than one percent. Discharged military personnel
from area bases are goal-oriented, disciplined and provide a constant flow
of skilled labor. Active duty dependents provide a reservoir of well-educated
workers for part-time and shift jobs.
2007
2008
2009
2010
Civilian Labor Force
451,940
452,944
453,501
457,901
Employment
432,036
422,342
406,767
411,948
Unemployment
21,909
30,602
46,734
45,953
Unemployment Rate
4.86%
6.80%
10.30%
10.03%
*Source: NC Employment Security Commission
Revised 08/17/11
500 Miles
LOCATION
Public Schools*: Enrollment, 153,000+;
197 Primary (K-8th grade); 45 Secondary (9th-12th grades);
11 Combined (any other combination of grades).
Private Schools**: Enrollment, 8,500+; 74 facilities
CenturyLink, Suddenlink, and Time Warner serve the region. Fiber connected
central offices, fiber ring diversity, digital switching, B8ZS framing, and dual
feeds are available throughout the region. MCI and CenturyLink have POPs
in Rocky Mount, New Bern, Jacksonville, Wilson, Goldsboro, Kinston and
Greenville. Customer service telephone monitoring is not restricted. No sales
tax on out-of-state long distance or 800# calls.
Per Capita
Average Household
Median Household
Source: Demographics Now/2010 (estimate)
POPULATION
INTERNET/TELECOMMUNICATIONS
PORTS
INCOME
Average temperatures:
Summer, 80°F, 27°C; Winter, 41°F, 5°C
Average rainfall: 47”, 119 Centimeters
Average freeze free days: 310
Source: NCSU State Climate Office of NC
ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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Industry
Avg. Employment
Goods-Producing
Natural Resources and Mining
Construction
Manufacturing
Service-Providing
Trade Transportation and Utilities
Information
Financial Activities
Professional and Business Services
Education and Health Services
Leisure and Hospitality
Other Services
Public Administration
Unclassified
72,895
10,423
18,316
44,156
295,071
68,933
4,854
12,349
34,230
94,292
40,942
7,981
31,369
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*Source: NC Employment Security Commission (3rd Qtr 2010)
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Avg. Weekly Wage
$729.00
$471.00
$694.00
$804.00
$620.00
$547.00
$721.00
$754.00
$692.00
$732.00
$258.00
$427.00
$815.00
$534.00
BUSINESS CLUSTERS
REPRESENTATIVE EMPLOYERS AND ASSETS
Advanced
Manufacturing
World class companies, diverse
workforce and lowest unionization
rate in the nation
Air Systems Components LP*
HVAC sheet metal fabricator
AP Exhaust Products, Inc
Automotive exhaust systems
ASMO Greenville North Carolina*
Automotive electric motors
Bridgestone/Firestone*
Waukesha Electric Systems, Inc
Electric transformers
Wheatstone Corp
Radio & TV equipment
House of Raeford Farms, Inc
Eastern Region Office
Poultry Processing
Purdue Pharmaceuticals LP
IBC Merita Wonder Bakery
Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical production
Bakery products
Nearly 5.0 million square feet and
Workforce Training
Pioneer Surgical Orthobiologics
5000+ employees dedicated to R&D,
Systems Engineering & Manufacturing FDA submission consulting, clinical trials, Medical instruments
Technology Programs
and manufacturing
Marine Trades
Over 100 boat builders within a two
hour drive - Year round ice free waters
Boat Builders:
C-Hawk
Passenger/Light truck tires
Fishing & Fun
BSH Home Appliances Corp*
Custom Steel Boats, Inc
Dishwashers, cook tops & ranges
Commercial &Yachts
Carolina Forge Co
Grady-White Boats, Inc
Ball bearings & parts
Fishing & Fun
Carolina Technical Plastics*
Hatteras Yachts
Injection molded products
Custom yachts
CMI Plastics
Hurricane Aqua Sports, Inc
Custom Plastics Thermoforming
NC Biotechnology Center
Marine Training & Education
Center-NCMARTEC
Workforce Training:
Kayak & Canoe
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc HC Composites, LLC
Automotive seals & trim
Catamaran boats
Cummins Rocky Mount Engine
Jarrett Bay
Heavy truck enigines
Sport Fishing
Drahtzug Stein USA Corp*
Kencraft Mfg
Coated wire baskets
Fishing & Fun
Draka Comteq Americas Inc
Parker Marine Enterprises
Glass containers
Food Distribution
USCG Support Center
USCG Aircraft & Supply Center
Sandoz, Inc
Mission Foods*
Packaging machinery
Pharmaceutical production
Tortillas
Procurement Assistance:
Attends Healthcare Products
SePro, Corp
Mount Olive Pickles, Inc
Aquatics/Horticulture
research/products
Pickles, Relishes, and Peppers
University Health Systems
- East Carolina University
- NC State University
- NC A&T University
Aylward Enterprises, Inc
Sanitary paper products
BD Medical
Medical Devices
Carolina Medical Products
Dermatological products
Craft Technologies, Inc
Fabric automotive parts,
textile finishing
Sport fishing
IMPulse, Inc
Kayak & Canoe
Electric transformers
Keihin Carolina Systems
Technology*
Automotive electrical equipment
LBA Technology
Electromechanical assemblies
Master Brand Cabinets, Inc
Wood kitchen cabinets
Moen Inc.
Viper Boats
Support Services:
A and J Canvas, Inc
Canvas products, boat repair
Bausch American
Towers & IMS Electronics
Big Rock Propellers, Inc
Propeller repair/services
Covington Detroit Diesel
Engine repair
Bathroom/Kitchen fixtures
Custom Canvas
NACCO Materials Handling Group Awnings & canopies
Lift trucks/automated handling
equipment
Uchiyama America, Inc*
Jarrett Bay Boat Works
Marine Industrial Park
Workforce Training:
Syringe Plungers & IV components
NC AgroMedicine Institute
Poppies International, Inc*
Cookies and pastries
Sanderson Farms
NC Aerospace Alliance
NC Defense Security &
Technology Accelerator
NC Military Business Center
NC Military Foundation
Defense
Defense Holdings, Inc
Photo luminescent marking
systems
DSM Dyneema*
Ballistic tolerant fibers
Poultry Processing
Global Transpark - GTP
BioNetwork Bioprocessing Center
and Biotechnology Training Lab
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Technology
State Research Farms
Multi-Modal Business Park
11,500 ft CAT lll (CY 2012) Runway
Foriegn Trade Zone 214
Prosthetic appliances
Value-Added
Agriculture & Food
Frozen bakery products
East Carolina University
Over 160 facilities and 5% of our
workforce involved in food production
Smithfield Foods
AP Heat Transfer
United Cold Storage*
Food products machinery
Flash freeze/cold storage
Bruce Foods Corp
YamCo
Canned/dehydrated vegetables
Sweet potato products
Butterball, LLC
Defense/Aerospace
Turkey products
NC has the third largest concentration
of defense forces in the US
Clinical trials management
DSM Pharmaceuticals*
Pharmaceutical production
East Carolina Brace & Limb Co
Carolina Classics Catfish, Inc
Cunningham, Caswell, Cherry
& Upper Coastal Plain
Sara Lee Bakery Group
Hog & turkey products
Kidde Aerospace
Fire suppression systems
Spatial Integrated Systems, Inc.
IT and Engineering Services
AAR
Aircraft cargo handling systems
Commerce Overseas Corp
Logistics/Supply Chain management
Eaton Corp.
Hydraulic hoses
Farm grown catfish
Bases:
Honeywell International, Inc
Hospira
Carolina Egg Companies, Inc
Hdqtr’s MC Installations East
II Marine Expeditionary Force
MC Special Operations Command
USCG Special Missions Training Center
Spirit AeroSystems
Pharmaceutical production
Commercial egg production
Janus Development Group, Inc
Case Farms
Medical instruments, mfg & sales
Poultry processing & feeds
Merck & Co
Cheesecake Factory Bakery
USMC Camp Lejeune
MCAS Cherry Point
Jet engine fuel controls
Composite Aircraft Components
Academic Support:
NC State University
Laboratory/Research Services/
Pharmaceutical Production
Pickle products
Aeronautical Engineering
2nd Marine Air Wing
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training East Carolina University
Fleet Readiness Center East
Engineering - Biomedical, Industrial
(Aircraft maintenance & overhaul)
and Systems & Mechanical (Electrical
CY 2012), Manufacturing Technology,
MCAS New River
Industrial Distribution & Logistics
Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
MAG 29 & 26
Community Colleges
Dopaco, Inc
Seymour Johnson AFB
Microbac Laboratories, Inc
Custom food containers
4TH Fighter Wing
916th Air Refueling Wing
Pharmaceutical production
Cheesecakes & pastries
Livedo USA, Inc*
Cott Beverages USA, Inc*
Incontinence products
Nonalcoholic beverages
Metrics, Inc
Dean Food
Laboratory Support Services
NC BioNetwork
Bioprocessing Center
Franklin Baking Co
Fresh & frozen bread
Goldsboro Milling
*Denotes Foreign Owned Company
BUSINESS ADVANTAGES
Aerospace
Inorganic chemicals
Composite Structure Fabrication,
Inspection & Repair
Airframe & Power Plant
Advanced Machining - CAD/CAM
Sheet Metal Fabrication
International Logistics
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Affordable, quality buildings from 3,000-1,000,000 SF
Certified Industrial Sites, including 3-1,600 acre sites
Less than 1% union presence
Right-to-Work State
Unemployment insurance/workers’ compensation rates
among lowest in US
Tax Incentives for job creation, investment, workforce training, and R & D
Free job specific workforce training
Convenient access to interstates, rail, ports and air
Fully serviced industrial parks
Development Zone tax incentives
Two foreign trade zones
Average county property tax: $.67 per $100 valuation
State and Local property tax rate among lowest in US
Central East Coast US Location
No sales tax on raw materials
No inventory or intangible taxes
Corporate income tax 6.9%
Multimodal Global TransPark
Poultry feed
Automotive/industrial gaskets
Revised 08/17/11
Radiation Oncology R & D
CTMG, Inc.
Fuji Silysia Chemical USA Ltd*
Fuji Silysia Chemical
Southern Skimmer
VersaMed, LLC
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc
True World Marine*
Skiff & Jon
Regional healthcare provider
Nutritional analysis lab services
Guilford Mills, Inc
Riddick Boat Works
Dishwashers
Elizabeth City, NC
Biotech, Pharma
& Healthcare
Skiff & Jon
Electrolux Home Products*
XVIII Airborne Corps
82nd Airborne Div
Hdqtrs FORSCOM
US Army Reserve Command
Special Operations Command
MBM Corp
Micronized silica and silica gel
Fishing & Fun
Food Distribution
Ft Bragg, USA
Saint Gobain Container LLC
Doctoral II Research Intensive
Brody School of Medicine
College of Nursing
College of Allied Health Sciences
College of Health & Human
Performance
Metabolic Institute
Biomedical, Bioprocess &
Systems Engineering programs
School of Dentistry
Insulated fiber optic cable
McLane Carolina
Nearby Bases:
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