The Edenton Chowan Partnership
Building The Future Together
The Edenton Chowan Partnership, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit dedicated to promoting, preserving, and enhancing the vitality of Edenton and Chowan County, and for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes. The Partnership works in association with the County, Town, and the private sector to undertake initiatives that foster new business development, retain existing businesses, create private investment and jobs, and increase local revenues. We work to improve the quality of life by fostering workforce education, awareness, and promotion of our County and Town, as well as providing information for potential retirees or economic developers to build stronger, stable, social, economic, and community strengths.
You'll Find Us Doing a Lot of Things
Improve
the workforce by increasing its size and quality
Support
individuals and families of all ages within the community
Conduct
research and provide information to maintain and attract businesses and industries
Create
a high-quality living environment for residents through solid employment, educational opportunities, and art
Collaborate
with public and private sectors in the Town of Edenton and Chowan County to centralize and coordinate information dissemination
Work
closely with local, county, and regional institutions to promote consistent messaging about the colonial capitol of North Carolina
A Grand Vision for Edenton and Chowan County
The Edenton Chowan Partnership aims to improve the quality of life for local residents while promoting sustainable economic and social growth in the town of Edenton and Chowan County. Our mission is to conduct research and provide information that supports responsible economic development opportunities. We strive to encourage workforce development that benefits existing businesses and attracts new ones to our business-friendly environment. Additionally, we help promote the area’s lifestyle and community living assets, making it an attractive destination for potential retirees seeking a beautiful waterfront community.
Examples of Our Work
- Assist existing industry with information about state grants and grant writing for industrial growth and expansion
- Fund research studies to assist the Town of Edenton and Chowan County with economic development opportunities.
- Adopt resolutions in support of projects and initiatives in support of area business and industry.
- Support local education initiatives that promote and expand opportunities for career and technical education K-12.
- Support and foster local workforce and education training initiatives through College of The Albemarle to enhance and develop needed workforce skills.
The Edenton Chowan Partnership Board
Board Officers
- Chairman: Roland Vaughan
- Vice President: Brian Harvill
- Secretary: Bob Kirby
- Treasurer: Scotty Sykes
Board Members
- Mike Adams
- Laurie Buckhout
- John Dowd
- Mary Scott Haigler
- Brian Harvill
- Patti Kersey, Chowan County Commission appointee
- Bob Kirby, Chowan County Commission Chairman
- Joan Maxwell
- Larry McLaughlin, Chowan County Commission Vice Chair
- BJ Potts
- Bob Quinn, Edenton Town Council appointee
- Simon Rich, III
- Jimmy Stallings, Mayor of Edenton
- Scotty Sykes
- Roland Vaughan, Edenton Town Council appointee
Ex Officio Board Members
- Corey Gooden, Town Manager, Edenton
- Kevin Howard, County Manager, Chowan County
Emeritus Members
- Jerome F (Jerry) Climer – Chairman Emeritus
- Simon (Cy) Rich – Chairman Emeritus
Donations and Contributions: The Edenton Chowan Partnership, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. We are not organized or operated for the benefit of private interests, and none of the net earnings inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. Donations and contributions received are used to support our mission in promoting, preserving, and enhancing the vitality of Edenton and Chowan County, and for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes. We work to improve the quality of life by fostering workforce education, awareness and promotion of our County and Town, as well as providing information for potential retirees or economic developers to build stronger, stable, social, economic, and community strengths. The Partnership also works in association with the County, Town, and the private sector to undertake initiatives that foster new business development, retain existing businesses, create private investment and jobs, and increase local revenues for the betterment of our community. For more information, click on the above links: “Request A Copy of Our Bylaws” or “Request a Copy of Our IRS Form 990.”
The Edenton Chowan Partnership is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.