The Northampton County Economic Development Commission is responsible for initiating, organizing and managing the County's public sector efforts to strengthen the local economy, improve the standard of living and create sustainable, higher-wage employment opportunities for the people of Northampton County.
Reaching these objectives requires that we provide strategically capable services and value-added resources in supporting new business development and the expansion of existing businesses.
Success in economic development requires the collaboration of many diverse groups and individuals, and we in Northampton County continue to benefit from strong alliances with economic development partners in the public and private sectors at the local, regional, state and national levels. We invite you to join our team, and to please let us know if we can assist your business development interests in any way.
Northampton County Business Development Information
Before starting, expanding, relocating a business, or building a new facility you need to
ask specific questions.
Are you located in the proper zoning?
http://www.northamptonnc.com/planzone.asp or (252) 534-1905
Will you need a special use permit or conditional use permit?
http://www.northamptonnc.com/planzone.asp or (252) 534-1905
Are you aware of Northampton County Sign Ordinance Regulations?
http://www.northamptonnc.com/planzone.asp or (252) 534-1905
What are the Fire Code Regulations?
http://www.northamptonnc.com/buildinsp.asp or (252) 534-5171
What are septic requirements?
http://www.northamptonnc.com/health.asp or (252) 534-5841
What about setback regulations?
http://www.northamptonnc.com/planzone.asp or (252) 534-1905
Before expanding or building a new facility who do I contact?
http://www.northamptonnc.com/planzone.asp and http://www.northamptonnc.com/buildinsp.asp
NOTE: NORTHAMPTON COUNTY DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Northampton County Small Business Assistance
- Northampton County Chamber of Commerce
- Roanoke Chowan Community College Small Business Center
- Halifax Community College Small Business Center
- Northampton County Economic Development Commission
State of North Carolina Small Business Assistance
- North Carolina Department of Commerce (919) 733-4151
- North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center (919) 250-4314
- http://blnc.gov this site explains how to start, grow and support your business
- http://sba.gov U.S Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the Federal Government to aid, assist, and protect the interest of small business concerns.
- http://sbtdc.org The Small Business and Technology Development Center offers North Carolina management counseling and educational services to small and mid-sized businesses.
- http://thesupportcenter-nc.org The Support Center offers small business loans.
Starting your business information
- The Center for Planning helps you plan, document and evaluate all aspects of business strategy.
- The CCH Business Owners Toolkitoffers small business tax information, a small office/home office guidebook and more.
- http://workingsolo.com If you're self-employed, a home-based business owner, a free agent, an e-lancer, a telecommuter, or other independent professional then this site's for you.
- http://score.org Score has helped over 10 million Small Business Owners in the past 50 years.
- http://askjim.biz Have a question about Small Business ask Jim.