Discover ECElizabeth City was founded in 1793 to take advantage of twin opportunities, one economic and one picturesque: a new canal connecting Albermarle Sound to the Chesapeake region, and the beautiful water views on the Pasquotank River. Two centuries later, the city's entrepreneurial spirit and scenic beauty remain undiminished. Discover Elizabeth City - where opportunity intersects with charm and history.

why E.C.
Strategically located. Affordable. Rich in resources and labor availability. The smart place for businesses to grow.

who is here
A state university, growing regional hospital and the country's largest Coast Guard base mean profits for manufacturers, distributors, service providers and retailers.

living & working
When the place you earn your living is also where you'd most like to do your living, life is sweet.

Albemarle Economic Development Commission
405 East Main Street | Suite 4, PO Box 70 | Elizabeth City, NC 27907
Phone : 252-338-0169 | Toll-Free : 1-888-338-1678 | Fax : 252-338-0160

Elizabeth City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
400 South Water Street | Suite 101, PO Box 573 | Elizabeth City, NC 27907
Phone : 252-335-5330 | Toll-Free : 1-866-324-8948


The City of Elizabeth City
City Operator : 252-338-3981
After Hours : 252-335-2196 		Pasquotank County
Phone : 252-335-0865
Fax : 252-335-0866
Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone : 252-335-4365 | Fax : 252-335-5732