Economic Development | Guilford County

The Economic Development program markets Guilford County and the Piedmont Triad Region to facilitate area development. Emphasis is placed on retaining and expanding existing industry and attracting new business opportunities in emerging sectors. As part of its economic development strategy, the county supports area economic development agencies that share the county’s economic development goals of promoting substantial capital investment, high-paying job creation, and special industries that feature advanced technologies, environmental sustainability, and downtown Central Business District investment.

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For more information contact Manager of Special Projects Heather Schaffer at hschaffer@guilfordcountync.gov or 336-641-7541.

Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise

The Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise program supports Guilford County’s vibrant and diverse business community by developing and growing minority, women-owned, and small businesses in the region.

Community-based Organizations

Guilford County provides funds to a variety of dedicated community nonprofit organizations to facilitate economically, culturally, and civically valuable services in the region.

Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise

Community-based Organizations

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