Economic Development

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce covers the entire local region from Currituck County, Dare County to Ocracoke Island in Hyde County.  With a mission to “Empower the Outer Banks business community by promoting and developing economic prosperity”; the Chamber works to ensure that our business climate remains positive and the opportunities for business success are strong. Our Business Retention & Expansion program gives us the opportunity to stay informed of the current business climate as well as identify those businesses that may be looking to expand and grow. Skills gaps and barriers to business success are also identified.

If you are interested in locating your business to the Outer Banks region, please contact us and we will be happy to work with you.

How we help

• Business Retention & Expansion: we check in with local employers to learn where they want to grow and what is holding them back, including skills gaps and workforce needs.
• Locating on the Outer Banks: thinking about opening or moving a business here? We will connect you with local data, partners and people.
• Starting a business: Economic Resources and Starting a Business
• Local data: Outer Banks Economic Reports
• Advocacy: Legislative Advocacy

OBX Regional Economic Summit

The Chamber brings business owners, local leaders and state partners together for the OBX Regional Economic Summit, a morning of data and outlook for our region. The 2025 Summit (February 28, 2025) featured Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of NC; Wit Tuttell, VP of Tourism (Visit NC); and Hillary Robertson of the NE Workforce Development Board.

See the 2025 Summit presentations. Want a heads-up when the next Summit is announced, or interested in sponsoring it? Let us know.

Talk with us

Growing, relocating or opening a business on the Outer Banks? Start a conversation.

Email Hunter or call (252) 441-8144