A Leader in Advanced Manufacturing

Wayne County is home to some of the region's finest machine shops; operations that have been at the forefront of computer numerically controlled (CNC) technology and prototype fabrication for decades.

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Doing Business with...

Doing Business with the Military

Wayne County is the proud home of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base which attracts many companies interested in marketing to the military.

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An Ideal Place to L...

An Ideal Place to Live & Work

Wayne County is a great place to do business, and an equally great place to call home.

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A Legacy of Agribus...

A Legacy of Agribusiness

Agriculture and agribusinesses are the leading industry for Wayne County and have been since the county was founded in 1779.

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Putting Wayne to Work

Maybe it’s the large number of retired military who chose to stay here or perhaps our agricultural roots are showing, but Wayne County is the kind of place where people truly look out for one another. And that same mindset extends to our Economic Development team and our certified WorkReady community. We’ll make sure you can make an informed decision on how Wayne’s right for you too.

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“Two recent announcements for new industry, expansions of existing industry, a new shell building to be constructed and our third, industrial campus being developed will mark 2017-18 as defining years of growth for the Wayne County Development Alliance. ”

— Gary Smithwick

- Chairman

Site Selection

Wayne County offers a variety of sites and buildings to suit your business needs.

Experience Wayne

Wayne County is a great place to do business, and an equally great place to call home.

meet our team

We’re committed to expanding Wayne County’s business community while improving the quality of life for our residents.

Tiffany Creech Awarded Governor James E. Holshouser Scholarship

WCDA’s Existing Industry Manager, Tiffany Creech, has been awarded NCEDA’s prestigious Governor James E. Holshouser Scholarship.

Wayne, A “SmART” Community

Through its strong emphasis on the arts and a positive relationship with the Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation and city government, Wayne County has been chosen as a SmART Community.

Mt. Olive Pickle Company Announces Expansion

Officials from the County of Wayne and the Town of Mount Olive joined community leaders, representatives from Mt. Olive Pickle Company and the Wayne County Development Alliance today to celebrate M...