The goal of the Economic Development Department is to help strengthen and diversify the County's economy and to encourage job growth. The Department accomplishes this goal by recruiting new industries, helping existing businesses in the County to expand, and working to improve the County's business climate.

Main Objectives

• Promote the general economic development of the County consistent with the philosophy of economic growth adopted by the Board of Commissioners
• Provide a variety of economic and other information to businesses interested in locating in Currituck County
• Promote business retention and expansion as well as industrial recruitment
• Work with business clients to secure County and State incentives
• Work with landowners, developers, and utilities in assisting in the preparation and marketing of industrial sites, buildings, and business parks
• Works with the Travel and Tourism Department to promote tourism-related business expansion and other joint efforts