When it comes to businesses the welcome mat is out in Currituck County for both large and small innovative and traditional business models. The new Think Currituck program offers major industries such as aerospace or agriculture great tax incentives that make Currituck County business competitive for commerce.
For small innovative businesses such as alternative energy companies or organic wineries, the many small business programs along with the tax breaks from the area being unincorporated can be a big boost when starting up. The Albermarle Small Business Center offers one-on-one counseling along with innovative and industry-specific training and development opportunities. Small local Currituck County businesses can receive additional support through the Northeastern Workforce Development Board for on-the-job training grants.
But for businesses large and small alike, one of the main draws is that Currituck County remains unincorporated. This allows Currituck County businesses the opportunity to take advantage of the lowest tax burden in the Hampton Roads region. When combined with low unemployment compensation costs, and North Carolina’s small 6% state tax rate, Currituck County businesses find this is a truly cost effective location for any size enterprise.
The Currituck County Economic Development Department encourages job growth by strengthening and diversifying the local economy with a multi-faceted approach to ensure business success. By recruiting new industries while supporting the expansion of existing Currituck County businesses the Department seeks to bolster the County’s business climate for all of the many diverse Currituck County businesses.
For more information please, contact Currituck County Economic Development.
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