Take Another Look

In this rapidly changing and challenging economic environment, it’s difficult to envision where your opportunities lie.

Whether you want to grow a business, or your business is growing, location is always the key.

You ponder the possibilities and the pitfalls.

You’ve likely heard of Wilson, NC, and casually passed us by.

You didn’t realize there was anything east of I-95 except the ocean.

It’s time to take another look…

An Easy Commute to Success

Strategically located on the I-95 corridor, midway between Boston and Miami, Wilson offers prime retail and commercial accessibility.
With access to a major international airport and two seaports inside a two-hour radius, your supply chain can be easily maintained.

A burgeoning city with a population just under 50,000, Wilson is 45 minutes east from the capital, Raleigh, NC and affords itself the perfect setting for new business that outlying residents demand as they transition away from the congested and mushrooming Triangle area.

A Friendly, Livable City

Downtown Wilson has undergone a fascinating rebirth. The heart of the city boasts a science museum, Imagination Station, an art museum, The Arts Council of Wilson, and hosts BB&T, one of the largest banks in the eastern United States.

A fabulous educational opportunity can be experienced at Barton College, a four-year Bachelor of Arts institution drawing students from all over the country and beyond.

Wilson Medical Center is a state-of-the-art health facility that attracts some of the finest doctors who conduct unique medical services and health maintenance programs for patients statewide.

Inviting, warm neighborhoods echo a new sense of home and community.

A Strong Industrial Base

Underlying an accelerating, highly visible retail economy, Wilson’s industries illustrate the solid foundation that spawn and propagate new businesses.

A view of some of the core manufacturers and service industries will confirm Wilson as your company’s next new market selection…

From pharmaceutical, to aerospace, to banking…Wilson, NC maintains a core industrial platform that employs a large and growing workforce, perpetuating booming new home and business construction.

Busy Corners from All Angles

A vibrant and thriving economy typifies the Wilson business community.

Wilson has experienced a 14% increase in population in the last 12 years, a clear indication of steady growth. Wilson County, along with two adjoining counties, is ranked as the second fastest in retail growth in its area. The city lists nearly 30,000 residential homes as of 2004. The recent completion of the NC 264 bypass has improved Wilson’s accessibility, positioning the city for unprecedented retail expansion.

Visible Impact

Getting your business to succeed requires brand recognition through high visibility. Wilson’s major thoroughfares offer ease of traffic flow and unobstructed streetfront locations.

An abundance of retail space and promising commercial property exists in Wilson.

From 1,000 square feet, to 100,000 square feet, current buildings are ready for occupancy, or you can just build-to-suit. Restaurants, service shops, apparel outlets, and professional offices, just to name a few, dot the cities corridors and boulevards.

National retail chains have recognized Wilson as an opportunity to expand their corporate profits.

Large tracts of land are available for lease or purchase.

The Business Development Partnership is the reliable contact for all your relocation needs. The Partnership, in coordination with the Wilson Chamber of Commerce, and Wilson Energy can provide you with the necessary resources to get your business up and going in Wilson in no time.

Time to take another look…

Recognize Opportunity…Realize Wilson.