Pasquotank County, NC

Economic Development

Pasquotank County is located in the northeast corner of North Carolina and centrally located on the eastern seaboard of the United States. The county is near the Virginia-North Carolina state line and is a short driving distance to major cities such as Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News. Nearby interstate highways, international airports, international ports and rail provide transportation access to major US and international destinations.

US Highway 17/158 runs southeast to northwest through the county and links northward via Interstate 64 to the Hampton Roads Area and southwest to the Raleigh-Research Triangle Park Area.

Pasquotank County offers the right ingredients for business success:  abundant labor with a strong work ethic; excellent transportation network; available sites and buildings at competitive prices; and an unsurpassed quality of life with the benefits of nearby metropolitan and coastal areas.  Pasquotank County is home to Elizabeth City State University and the US Coast Guard's Search & Rescue Unit.

The City of Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, and the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Regional Airport are working collaboratively in the development of the Elizabeth City Aviation Research & Commerce Development Park to support the growth of civilian and private contracting companies in the area.

Additional information on Pasquotank County's many advantages can be found at www.DiscoverEC.com.