Perquimans County

• Highway 17 Association
  This is an ongoing economic impact study to garner support for the completion of US Highway
  17 to 4-lane status.
  
• Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
  For the purpose of regional planning and administration, the Regional Development Institute has developed a comprehensive database of socioeconomic data in addition to designing and analyzing a survey of regional leaders for the Albemarle Commission.
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.