To strengthen Eastern North Carolina by connecting people, education, and employers to support thriving communities and local industries for the long term.
An Eastern North Carolina where every person has a clear pathway to opportunity and a strong career, fueling thriving businesses and flourishing communities for generations.
A growing region full of unexpected opportunities
From emerging industries and job opportunities, to an amazing cost of living and access to the beauty of nature, Eastern North Carolina has it all. But it’s still a well-kept secret, even within the state.
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Eastern, NC (August 27, 2026) – NC East Alliance has been awarded a USDA Rural Business Development Grant to fund the ENC Retail Academy, a twelve month training and technical assistance…
Eastern, NC [July 31, 2026] Vann Rogerson, President and CEO of NC East Alliance, receives the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of more than three decades of exemplary service…
By: Vann Rogerson, President/CEO People often ask what NC East Alliance does. It’s a fair question, because our work spans several areas that are shaping Eastern North Carolina’s…
