Business and Industry
The Elizabeth City area has a uniquely diverse economy from large agriculture and airship repair and manufacturing to the large presence of the United States Coast Guard, business opportunities abound. The Chamber members listed are ready and willing to do business with you!
Albemarle Economic Development Commission
P.O. Box 70
Elizabeth City, NC 27907-007
252-338-0169
www.DiscoverEC.com
Business License Information
City of Elizabeth City
252-338-3981
www.cityofec.com
Pasquotank County and Camden County do not require a business license.
Planning Departments
City of Elizabeth City Planning Department
252-337-6672
www.cityofec.com
Pasquotank County Planning Department
252-335-1891
www.co.pasquotank.nc.us
Camden County
252-338-1919
www.camdencountync.gov
Small Business Centers
ECSU Small Business & Technology Development Center
252-335-3247
www.sbtdc.org
College of The Albemarle Small Business Center
252-335-0821 Ext. 2231
www.albemarle.edu/sbc
Agriculture
Some of North Carolina's most productive farm land and great waterways are located in the Albemarle region which is known for its agricultural heritage. These lands produce excellent quality produce such as potatoes, watermelons, cabbage, cotton, soybeans, peanuts, wheat, barley, oats and a variety of other vegetables. These crops are shipped throughout the eastern U.S. and Canada.
The abundant waters of eastern North Carolina provide an excellent resource for the states large seafood/aquaculture industry. Annual harvests of flounder, shrimp, blue crabs, clams, scallops, mackerel, tuna, snapper, oysters, and trout have been a mainstay for down east communities for generations. Aquaculture production of catfish, hybrid striped bass, crawfish and ornamental fish continues to be one of the most exciting areas for expansion of North Carolina agriculture.
For more information contact:
Pasquotank County Cooperative Extension Agency
252-338-3954.