25 Reasons to Locate in Roanoke Rapids, NC

1. Strategically located between major metropolitan markets, off Interstate I-95.

2. An aggressive economic development enviroment with incentives & pro-growth strategies.

3. Management policies & land use ordinances to facilitate business development.

4. Over 4000 businesses & 145,000 residents in the city’s 30-mile trade area.

5. US Census-Designed Micropolitian Statistical Area & Major Regional Commercial & Industrial Hub.

6. Population of over 11 million within 180 miles.

7. NC William S. Lee Act program; local incentives available.

8. Unprecedented local & regional planning with cooperation in development projects.

9. New Business & Industrial Park–700 Acres, minutes from Interstate 95, perfectly positioned for manufacturing & distribution.

10. Excess water & sewer capacity to meet growth demands.

11. Access to major ports–Richmond, VA (90 miles) & Wilmington, NC (170 miles).

12. New General Aviation Airport opening 2008; access to major airports including Raleigh- Durham, NC (70 miles) and Richmond, VA (90 miles).

13. DSL, Fiber Optics & Wireless Data supplied by Embarq, Sprint, Alltel and US Cellular.

14. Electric Power supplied by Dominion Power & Touchstone Energy.

15. Water & Sewer supplied by Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District.

16. Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has one of the highest percentages of Nationally Board Certified Teachers.

17. Halifax Community College (over 1900 full-time students) with Distance Learning Programs & 1441 Seat Performing Arts Theater.

18. Major area universities include NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, East Carolina University, Duke University, Barton College, Wesleyan College & Chowan University.

19. Medical services include Halifax Regional Medical Center, a private acute care hospital with 800+ medical professionals, 206 beds & state-of-the-art technology.

20. 16 Parks & Recreational Facilities including Indoor Aquatic Center, Walking & Jogging Trails, Senior Center, Roanoke Rapids Lake Park, & The Roanoke River.

21. Regional Tourism attractions include: Historic Halifax, Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park, Beautiful Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids Lake, Historic Roanoke Canal Museum & Trail, Roanoke River & Medoc Mountain State Park.

22. Only a 3-hour drive to North Carolina’s worldfamous Outer Banks.

23. Unspoiled Hunting, Fishing, Canoeing, Water Skiing & Boating Paradise.

24. Carolina Crossroads - A World-Class Music & Entertainment District–1000 acres where a variety of family entertainment, accomodations, shopping & restaurant venues will be located.

25. The Roanoke Rapids Theatre–The cornerstone of Carolina Crossroads, a 1500 seat theatre, which will feature performances including nationally known country, rock, gospel and beach music acts, along with Broadway shows, comedians and various theatrical productions.