IndustryFIRST Economic Allies and Partners

IndustryFIRST Economic Allies and Partners

Pitt County and our economic allies are dedicated to providing local industries with the business support services they need to grow and expand. Allow our office to help put you in contact with the right service provider for your industry.

Each business service provider description is followed with keywords to describe their best areas of expertise:

Market and Sales
Keywords: Buyer/Supplier Referral, E-Commerce, Efficiency, Grant Money, International Trade, Marketing, Research, Retention

Human Resources
Keywords: Employee Recruiting, Employment Services, Grant Money, Safety, Training

Expansion Assistance
Keywords: Incentives, Permitting

Pitt County Development Commission (PCDC)
(252) 758-1989, www.LocateInCarolina.com
Keywords: Buyer/Supplier Referral, Research, Retention, Employee Recruiting, Incentives, Permitting

The primary goal of the Pitt County Industrial Expansion and Retention program is to help retain and grow nearly 100 existing manufacturing firms located within Pitt County.

Business & Industry Services, Pitt Community College
(252) 493-7216, www.pittcc.edu/continuing-education/programs/business-and-industry-services/
Keywords: Grant Money, Safety, Training

Help businesses maintain their competitive edge through customized training and development services.

Center for Innovation in Technology and Engineering (CITE), East Carolina University
(252) 328-9600, www.ecu.edu/cs-tecs/cite_program.cfm
Keywords: E-Commerce, Efficiency, Marketing, Retention

CITE provides a cost effective alternative for specialized industrial training and project implementation.

Economic Development Office, East Carolina University
(252) 737-1380, www.ecu.edu/oeied
Keywords: Research, Retention

ECU’s Economic Development Office draws upon the expertise of faculty, students, and professional staff to assist in the economic development of the state’s easternmost 40 counties.

North Carolina Division of Employment Security
(252) 355-9067, www.ncesc.com
Keywords: Employee Recruiting, Employment Services

ESC provides employment services, unemployment insurance, and labor market information to the State’s workers, employers, and the public.

Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce
(252) 752-4101, www.greenvillenc.org
Keywords: Buyer/Supplier Referral, Retention

The Chamber is a volunteer organization of business, professional, industrial, and community leaders working together to create and maintain an economically strong county.

Greenville Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau
(252) 329-4200, www.visitgreenvillenc.com
Keywords: Efficiency

The Greenville-Pitt County Convention and Visitors Bureau make meeting planning execution and assistance their top priority.

Greenville Utilities Commission (GUC)
(252) 752-7166, www.GUC.com
Keywords: Efficiency

GUC helps companies get the most out of their energy dollars by providing cost-saving energy programs.

Industrial Extension Service (IES)
(252) 643-1086, www.ies.ncsu.edu
Keywords: E-Commerce, Efficiency, Marketing, Retention, Safety, Training

IES can help a company stay abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in both engineering and business management.

JobLink
(252) 321-4534, www.regionqwdb.org/PittJL.htm
Keywords: Employee Recruiting, Employment Services

JobLink provides citizens and employers with the highest quality of customer focused and user-friendly career planning, training, and placement services.

NC Biotechnology Center
(252) 328-9981, www.ncbiotech.org
Keywords: Employee Recruiting, Grant Money, Retention

The world’s first government-sponsored organization dedicated to developing the biotechnology industry.

NC Department of Commerce
(252) 355-9048, www.nccommerce.com
Keywords: Buyer/Supplier Referral, Incentives, International Trade, Research, Retention, Safety, Training

Commerce offers an extensive collection of resources and services to support and enhance your business.

NC Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
(252) 737-1385, www.sbtdc.org
Keywords: E-Commerce, Efficiency, International Trade, Marketing, Research, Retention

Services focus on management counseling, addressing issues including financing, marketing, human resources, operations, business planning, and feasibility assessment.

NC Community College System BioNetwork Bioprocessing Center
www.ncbionetwork.org
Keywords: Training

BioNetwork is a statewide initiative that connects community colleges across North Carolina, providing specialized training, curricula and equipment, to develop a world-class workforce for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR)
(252) 948-3842, www.envhelp.org
Keywords: Permitting

Assist small businesses with air quality and other regulatory requirements, encouraging environmental compliance and stewardship.

NC Department of Labor (NCDOL)
800-NCLABOR, www.nclabor.com
Keywords: Safety, Training

NCDOL helps employers achieve a safe and healthful workplace for their employees.

North Carolina’s Eastern Region (NCER)
(800) 474-8499, www.nceast.org
Keywords: Incentives, Research

NCER offers confidential site location assistance and information to companies considering the Eastern Region for a business location or expansion.

Region Q Workforce Development Board
(252) 974-1821, www.regionqwdb.org
Keywords: Grant Money, Research

The Region Q Workforce Development Board is committed to providing employers with the right information for their business to succeed and grow.

Small Business Center, Pitt Community College
(252) 493-7541, www.pittcc.edu/continuing-education/programs/small-business-center/
Keywords: Efficiency, Marketing, Research, Retention

The Small Business Center is designed to meet the training needs of the area’s small business owners, managers, and other personnel, as well as entrepreneurs planning to start a small business.

STRIVE
(252) 752-9774, www.strivenc.org
Keywords: Employee Recruiting, Employment Services, Training

STRIVE is a nationally recognized workforce initiative committed to individual and community empowerment through employment.

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