Economic Development

and exhibit facilities in eastern North Carolina and the largest convention center campus east of I-95. The campus features 36 renovated breakout rooms for small to midsize groups. A $4.5 million renovation in 2015 updated the decor, added an indoor/outdoor ballroom area that can host event mixers or large weddings and added smaller meeting spaces and breakout rooms. Phone: 321-7671 Website: www.greenvilleconventioncenter.com

Greenville ENC Alliance

The alliance, launched July 1, 2019, is a public-private partnership formed to promote economic development throughout the Greenville region by attracting new businesses and helping existing ones expand. The organization is in the process of hiring an executive director and launching a private sector fundraising campaign. President & CEO: Steven Weathers Address: 417 Cotanche St., Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: 751-6022

NCEast Alliance

The NCEast Alliance works with state, local and national economic development organizations to help existing industries expand; actively market to and assist in the recruitment of new businesses into the area; build regional economic capacity; and provide confdential site location assistance for companies seeking available buildings and sites for expansion or relocation. Interim President/CEO: Vann Rogerson, rogerson@nceast.org Regional Economic Developer: Trey Goodson, goodson@ nceast.org Address: 209 E. Fifth St., Greenville, NC 27858 Phone: 482-4333 (Edenton business ofce) Website: www.nceast.org

Pitt County Development Commission

The development commission recruits new industries to Greenville and Pitt County while supporting established industries. It aims to promote job growth, industrial diversity and an expansion of the local tax base. Executive Director: Scott Darnell Address: 111 S. Washington St. P.O. Box 837, Greenville NC 27835 Phone: 902-2075 Email: pittedc@pittcountync.gov Website: locateincarolina.com

Uptown Greenville

The nonproft develops plans and implements actions to revitalize and ensure continued growth in downtown Greenville. Interim Executive Director: Meredith Hawke Address: 408 S. Evans St., Suite 102, Greenville NC 27858 Phone: 561-8400 Email: info@uptowngreenville. com Website: uptowngreenville.com

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Ayden Chamber of Commerce

The chamber develops and promotes the general businesses of Ayden and the surrounding area and promotes the general welfare and protection of the town’s residents. A relocation guide is available. Executive Director: Laura Todd Address: 235 Third St., Ayden; P.O. Box 31, Ayden NC 28513 Phone: 746-2266 Email: chamber@ayden.com Website: www.aydenchamber. com

Farmville Chamber of Commerce

The Farmville Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together to promote the civic and economic progress of the community. Executive Director: Lori Drake Address: 3747 S Main St., Farmville, NC 27828 Phone: 753-4671 Website: http://www.farmvillencchamber.org/

Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce

The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce advances and develops the community by working with local businesses and government to improve the overall quality of life for Pitt County residents. President: Kate Teel, 752-4101, Ext. 2228 Address: 302 S. Greene St., Greenville NC 27834 Phone: 752-4101 Fax: 752-5934 Email: chamber@greenvillenc. org Website: www.greenvillenc.org

Winterville Chamber of Commerce

The chamber caters to small businesses by supplying resources and networks to encourage growth throughout the community. President: Alton Wadford Executive Director: Debbie Avery Address: P.O. Box 1815, Winterville NC 28590 Phone: 531-4590 Email: davery60@hotmail.com Website: www.wintervillechamber.com

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