Martin County

• Martin County Retirement Feasibility Study
  RDI and the SBTDC have worked jointly with the Martin County Committee of 100, the Martin County Chamber of Commerce, and the Martin County EDC to guage the potential of Martin County as a destination for retirees.
  
  
• Highway 17 Association
  This is an ongoing economic impact study to garner support for the completion of US Highway
  17 to 4-lane status.
  
  
• Entrepreneurship Development System
  Regional Development Services is assisting the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center in creating a comprehensive system which will help rural communities develop a range of services for their small businesses, including education and training opportunities, technical assistance, access to capital, and business-to-business networking.
  
  
• Laupus Library Project
  ECU's Center for Survey Research is evaluating medical library services based on the needs of eastern North Carolina medical service providers that utilize the services of the Laupus Library.
  
  
• Roanoke River Partners
  Regional Development Services is assisting the Roanoke River Partners in a study that will review the economic impact and development influence of the Roanoke River.
  
  
• Small Business and Technology Development Center
  The Eastern Region of SBTDC is the primary organization through which the state provides business development and technical assistance to the business community. The SBTDC is currently working on a project in this county.
  
  
• Storm-Water Opinion and Awareness Study
  ECU's Center for Survey Research is working with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources to evaluate public awareness of storm-water runoff and water quality in regions throughout North Carolina.
  
  
• United Way Partners with Regional Development Services
  Eastern North Carolina United Ways are collaborating with ECU to discuss and act on opportunities and projects that can benefit residents of eastern North Carolina.