Industrial Recruiting and Marketing

Surry County, Mount Airy, Elkin, Dobson, and Pilot Mountain and much of our private sector jointly fund the Surry County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. which is our primary industrial recruiting and marketing organization. A visit to their website will provide new and expanding industries and businesses information on quality of life, workforce, demographics, incentives, and available buildings and sites. Please visit their site and see why doing business in Surry County will provide you with a competitive advantage. Surry County Economic Development Partnership, Inc.

www.surryedp.com
Phone: 336.401.9900
Fax: 336.401.9901
E-mail: surryedp@surry.net

Existing Industry and Business Assistance

There are a number of resources available to existing industries and businesses in our community who desire some form of assistance in relation to expansion needs, efficiency, financing, management counseling, market and feasibility studies, and other needs.

Small Business Assistance

In addition to our department, a number of resources are available to small businesses that desire direction in expanding their operation, altering the way they do business, developing a business plan, or are in need of new capital. The agencies and programs listed below can possibly facilitate the needs of small business.

Entrepreneurs

A number of resources are available to individuals or groups who desire to start their own business. Developing a business plan, setting up cash flow and record keeping, marketing, expanding, networking, and locating sources of funding are just some of the services that are available.

Agriculture-based Businesses

One of our community’s largest economic engines is agriculture. Today, many existing and potential agriculture businesses are finding ways to keep agriculture as a locally sustainable industry. At the local and state levels there are a number of resources available to assist farmers and agribusinesses.