Economic Development

In 2011 I helped redesign the way Economic Development in Craven County is approached. Before our remake, all economic development was the responsibility of the government. We felt the private sector was not included in decision making, and almost as important, didn’t have any skin in the game. Now we have more votes on the C-100 Economic Development Committee and they have raised almost $1 million to use for economic development.

As a result, we have seen hundreds of jobs created and many of our largest companies expanding. A healthy economy benefits us all. 

But let us face the facts. Eastern N.C. is being neglected in Raleigh. Virtually all new business is going to Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham. As your Representative in Raleigh, I will fight to ensure that Craven County is considered for companies looking to expand or move to North Carolina.