Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development (JOED) enters Fiscal Year 2026 with strong momentum, a unified vision, and unwavering commitment from its leadership, staff, and community partners. Guided by its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, JOED is aggressively pursuing a series of high-impact initiatives that will drive economic growth and strengthen Onslow County’s long-term competitiveness.
JOED is finalizing its next five-year Strategic Plan
Rooted in broad community engagement, this plan reflects input from public and private leaders, ensuring that JOED’s vision aligns with Onslow County’s evolving needs. The organization continues to serve as a facilitator and catalyst, bringing together diverse stakeholders to build a shared vision for the future.
Camp Davis Industrial Park
JOED is fully engaged in the development of the Camp Davis Industrial Park in Holly Ridge. This project positions key real estate along the US 17 and NC 50 corridors for job-creating industrial investment. Leveraging partnerships with developers and local governments, JOED is helping lay the groundwork for new business recruitment and long-term economic impact.
Project Coffee
Progress continues on Project Coffee – a 47 acre commercial and industrial park near Swansboro. With funding support from Golden LEAF, comprehensive due diligence is presently underway, including environmental assessments, boundary surveys, and infrastructure design. These essential steps, made possible through both public funding and JOED’s leadership in managing the process, are preparing the site for future industrial or commercial development that will benefit the entire region.
Continued Support for Existing Industry and Workforce Development
In addition to attracting new businesses, JOED is dedicated to continuing its support for the retention and expansion of existing industries in Onslow County. JOED continuously fosters strong relationships among our business partners, actively responds to urgent business needs and works to leverage our unique military presence for workforce development.
Looking Ahead: Strength in Leadership and Vision
JOED has renewed energy and focus for FY 26. As JOED implements its priorities in the coming year, investors and partners can expect transparency, professionalism, and strategic execution. With the continued support of its private investors and public partners, JOED remains a cornerstone of economic development in Onslow County—creating jobs, strengthening local industries, and enhancing the quality of life for our community.
About Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development (JOED)
Jacksonville Onslow Economic Development (JOED) is the lead economic development entity in Onslow County. The organization is focused on stimulating, encouraging, and promoting economic development throughout Onslow County and its municipalities. JOED achieves its mission through the recruitment of new businesses, the creation of quality jobs, and the retention and expansion of existing industries.
JOED works closely with partners such as Onslow County, the City of Jacksonville, the towns of Holly Ridge and Swansboro, North Carolina’s Southeast Partnership, GoldenLEAF Foundation Duke Energy, and the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and serves as a prime example of a successful public-private partnership driving long-term economic prosperity.
Sincerely,
Melissa Anderson, Chair
manderson@mafnc.com
