Our coastal location offers the perfect blend of business efficiency and quality of life. You'll have convenient access to major transportation infrastructure, including the Port of Wilmington, CSX rail system, major highways, and multiple airports, while enjoying a coastal lifestyle with a lower cost of living and rich cultural amenities—all without the hassles of big city life.

Contact the Brunswick Business & Industry Development (BBID) team directly. We provide hands-on, proactive support from initial interest through relocation and ongoing expansion. Our experts will guide you through every step of the process with direct and personal communication tailored to your specific industry needs.

Brunswick County provides access to over 200,000 skilled workers and dozens of customized training programs to fill your talent pipeline. The region is served by two universities, three community colleges, and has a rapidly increasing number of college graduates, giving you access to both experienced professionals and emerging talent.

Our BBID team can connect you with local educational institutions and training programs that offer customized workforce development. We work directly with businesses to identify talent needs and connect them with appropriate training resources and skilled worker pools in the region.

Brunswick County offers strategic access to multiple transportation modes: the Port of Wilmington for international shipping, the CSX rail system for freight transport, major highways for ground transportation, and multiple airports serving regional, international, commercial, and private travel needs.

Brunswick County features two adjacent 1000+ acre megasites: the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park and the International Logistics Park of North Carolina. Both sites hold the prestigious North Carolina Certified Sites designation, ensuring streamlined development with completed environmental audits, geo-technical studies, engineered site development plans, and development cost analysis. These sites are zoned as Industrial General (IG) and typically approve project site plans in 45 days or less.

The area also offers the availability of several industrial buildings, including Cedar Hill Road Spec Building, the Leland Innovation Park, and the International Commerce Center.

Brunswick County provides comprehensive utility infrastructure, including the resources and land needed to promote business growth. Strategic investments, including the Northeast Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, help support industrial development and ensure adequate capacity for growing businesses.

The BBID team provides ongoing support for existing manufacturing operations or related companies looking to relocate or expand. We offer site selection assistance, workforce development connections, and infrastructure planning, and we can help you navigate zoning and permitting processes. Our team remains available as your business grows and evolves.

Brunswick County offers dozens of customized training programs developed in partnership with local educational institutions. Contact BBID to discuss your specific workforce needs, and we'll connect you with appropriate training resources and programs tailored to your industry requirements.

Beyond North Carolina's competitive 2.5% corporate tax rate (dropping to 0% by 2029), businesses in our megasites can benefit from on-site Foreign Trade Zone advantages for expedited and cost-effective international trade. Contact BBID to discuss specific incentive packages that may be available for your industry and project size.

Brunswick County actively supports diverse industries including cooling and refrigeration, food processing, manufacturing, heavy industry, marine trade, chemicals production, warehouse and logistics, and other industrial sectors. Our megasites and infrastructure are designed to accommodate heavy industrial uses, while our coastal location provides advantages for marine and logistics operations.

Our megasites are strategically zoned as Industrial General (IG), allowing typical manufacturing and industrial uses by right. The development approval process is efficient and administrative, with project site plans typically approved in 45 days or less. This streamlined approach reduces delays and helps you get operational quickly.

Contact the Brunswick Business & Industry Development team directly. We'll connect you with our experts who specialize in your industry and can provide detailed information about opportunities, incentives, and support available for your specific business needs.

Timelines vary based on project complexity, but our North Carolina Certified Sites designation and streamlined approval processes are designed to minimize delays. With site plans typically approved in 45 days or less and pre-qualified sites available, we can significantly reduce the time from decision to operation compared to other locations.