Pender County is the second fastest-growing county in North Carolina. The county is well positioned for growth and development with strategic priorities related to economic development, expansion of public infrastructure, growth management, quality of life, and education.

Pender County partners with Wilmington Business Development, Inc. to develop, expand, market, and recruit businesses and industries to the county. WBD is a private, non-profit organization designed to assist and make the company's expansion/relocation efforts seamless. WBD is also a SBA 504 loan provider.

Pender County takes a progressive and business-friendly approach to assisting companies in creating jobs and investing in the county. Various local and state economic incentive programs are available. Pender County is well-positioned with its economic development partners and contacts to assist in business and industrial client expansions and locations.