Town of Bayboro/Pamlico County

Phase II NC STEP Community

A Regional Approach

TOWN OF BAYBORO NC STEP Leadership Committee Statements of Vision and Mission

“Our Vision for Pamlico County, Bayboro and its neighboring towns is a “front porch” community and a self-supporting

economy that is friendly, warm, and inviting; a professional hub for businesses and services with a 21st century

infrastructure; and excellent educational and recreational opportunities for all ages.”

“The Mission of the NC STEP Leadership Team of Pamlico County, Bayboro and its neighboring towns is to grow and link community assets and resources to support our small

town values and cooperate for the common good while maintaining small town togetherness and economic growth.”

NC STEP Kickoff Celebration

Pamlico County Collaboration

Working with NC STEP Coach

With the approval of the Bayboro Town Council and the NC Rural Center, the NC STEP Advisory Committee is ready to get to work on implementation.

NC STEP Leadership Team

Business/E-ship Subcommittee

Retirees Subcommittee

Commuters Subcommittee

Tourism Subcommittee

Business/E-ship Subcommittee Projects

• NC REAL Curriculum

• Core Business Capabilities

• Mentoring Support Network

Develop a Comprehensive Business Development Strategy

NC REAL Curriculum

Training Workshop

Core Business Capabilities

I.  Military

II.  Tourism

III. Marine Trades and Services

STRATEGIC PLAN TO SUSTAIN AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BUSINESSES

IN BAYBORO AND PAMLICO COUNTY A Regional Approach

Facilitated by the Eastern Carolina Council

Guided by the STEP Business & Entrepreneurship Sub-committee of the Bayboro STEP Leadership Advisory Team

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Pamlico Community

College

Retired Individuals

Pamlico County School System

Business Owners

Mentoring Network

New Entrepreneurs Struggling Business

Owners Expanding Businesses

Commuters Subcommittee Projects

Attract families Whose Breadwinners Commute to work

• Beautification by installing Street Lights and Plantings

• Each Town may design and install a consistent Welcome Sign

Retirees Subcommittee Project

Attract Retirees

•  Complete a county-wide retiree friendly community assessment

Tourism Subcommittee Projects

Attract Tourists

• “Amenities Inventory”—Identify and validate points of interest and available amenities within Pamlico County

• Hotel Complex Feasibility Study

• Town of Bayboro Waterfront Development Phase I

• Farmer’s Market/Pavilion

• Website Linkage

Lodging Market Analysis for Pamlico County

Stephanie Williams Memorable Solutions 10/14/2010 Rev 2/27/11

2010

Town of Bayboro Waterfront Park Project

Farmer’s Market/Pavilion, Grantsboro, NC

Prime example of linking our community assets and resources. We used local builders and locally bought supplies.

NC STEP/Pamlico County Outreach

NC STEP Program

Pamlico County

East Carolina Council of

Government

East Carolina University

UNC Chapel Hill

NC Commerce Division of Community Assistance