Incentives That Drive Higher Wages and Economic Diversification
Performance-based local, state, and federal programs — structured around higher-wage jobs, civilian workforce growth, tourism investment, and target industries beyond the military.
Higher-Wage Job Creation — JDIG & One NC Fund
The Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) and One North Carolina Fund reward companies that create net-new jobs paying at or above the county wage standard — aligning state support with the higher-wage employers we're recruiting.
Workforce Development & Talent Attraction
Customized training through Coastal Carolina Community College's NCWorks Customized Training Program, incumbent worker grants, and registered apprenticeships — built to grow a civilian pipeline for advanced industries.
Local Performance-Based Incentives
Jacksonville and Onslow County structure local packages around capital investment, quality job creation, and average wage — negotiated project-by-project and paid only as performance milestones are met.
Tourism & Hospitality Investment
Occupancy-tax-supported programs, destination marketing partnerships, and Building Reuse grants for hotels, restaurants, and visitor-serving projects that expand our year-round tourism economy.
Foreign-Trade Zone 214 & Diversification Programs
FTZ 214 duty deferral, reduction, and elimination benefits for manufacturers and logistics operators — plus defense-diversification and dual-use programs that help suppliers expand into commercial markets beyond DoD.
Tax Credits & Abatements
Sales & use tax exemptions for manufacturing machinery, R&D and data center credits, and discretionary local abatements — modeled side-by-side so your team can compare Onslow with confidence.
NC Commerce Shell Building & Site Funds
State funding that helps develop spec buildings and ready-to-build industrial sites — a strong fit for Onslow projects that need a shovel-ready site or a flexible shell building.
NC Commerce Downtown Development Funds
Grants and loans for downtown revitalization, storefront improvements, and small-business growth — relevant for Jacksonville, Swansboro, Holly Ridge, Richlands, and Surf City projects.
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