About Currituck County Economic Development

With a primary goal of strengthening and diversifying the local economy while encouraging job growth, the Currituck County Economic Development Department deploys a multi-faceted approach to ensure success.  From supporting the expansion of existing businesses to recruiting new industries, the Department's overall efforts bolster the County's business climate for all.  Specifically, our primary objectives include:

• Promote the County's general economic development consistent with the philosophy of the economic growth adopted by the Board of Commissioners
• Serve as a primary source for economic and related information for businesses interested in locating in Currituck County
• Balance business retention and expansion with key industry recruitment efforts
• Support business clients to secure Count and State incentives
• Assist landowners, developers and utilities with the preparation and marketing of industrial sites, buildings and business parks
• Promote tourism-related business expansion in partnership with the County's Travel and Tourism Department

Who We Are

• Director Peter Bishop is the primary point of contact for Currituck County's Economic Development Department

• All of Currituck County is governed by a publicly-elected Board of Commissioners.  Currently, the seven-member team includes
  • Chairman John D. Rorer - District 2 Seat
  • Vice-Chairwoman Marion Gilbert - District 5 Seat
  • Oswald Vance Aydlett, Jr. - District 1 Seat
  • S. Paul O'Neal - At Large Seat
  • Paul R. Martin - At Large Seat
  • H.M. "Butch" Petrey - District 3 Seat
  • J. Owen Etheridge - District 4 Seat

• Additionally, an Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) of citizens is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and works closely with the County's Economic Development Director to formulate economic development policies programs and marketing plans.  The review and recommendation of incentive projects to the Board of Commissioners also falls under their purview.  The seven-member 2012 Advisory Board includes
  • Elizabeth White, Chair
  • Kevin Burwell, Vice-Chair
  • Ron Rose
  • Ken Edgar
  • Edward Cornet
  • Tameron Kugler
  • Frances Walker
  • Mike Painter - Chamber Ex-Officio
  • S. Paul O'Neal - BOC Ex-Officion
  • Peter Bishop - Director Ex-Officio