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title: Economic Development Partnership in Eastern NC | North Carolina Global TransPark
description: Discover the strategic partnership driving economic development in Eastern NC's Global TransPark region with Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties. Attracting and retaining businesses for regional growth.
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# Wayne County Overview

### **Wayne County is dedicated to fostering the responsible expansion of its business community** **and supporting the ongoing prosperity of its current industries and manufacturers.**

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North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation serving as the pivotal hub for industrial development, business recruitment, and site selection throughout Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne Counties and the North Carolina Global TransPark.

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2780 Jetport Road

Suite D

Kinston, NC 28504

Phone

(252) 543-8550

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