08-26-2025 Meeting Agenda Packet EDC
Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: EDC Boardroom, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573
Regularly-Scheduled Meeting Agenda
Time Item Leader 4:00 Welcome Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 4:01 Invocation Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman 4:02 Approval of the Minutes **Request a motion to approve the July 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 4:05 Organization Changes Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager 4:15 Opportunity Zones The Honorable Sherry Wilborn 4:25 Golden Leaf Grant Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager
4:35 Closed Session **Request motion to enter into Closed Session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(4) Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman
4:40 Chairman Report Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 4:45 Member Comments Members and Ex Officios 4:50 Director Report Ms. Brandy Lynch, ED Director 4:55 Next Meeting
Set for September 23, 2025, 4:00 pm, EDC Boardroom,
303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 4:55 **Adjourn Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman **Action Requested
Person County
Highlights from the 2024 NCACC County Map Book
Demographics
Economy and Taxes
County Population
Median Age
Average Weekly Wage
Population Under 18
Per Capita Income
Gross Domestic
Product (GDP)
Population 65+
Children in Poverty
Veteran Population
Property Tax Levy
Per Capita
Taxable Property
Valuation Per Capita
Value Deferred Under
Present Use Valuation
Sales Tax Rate
(State + Local)
Property Tax Rate,
FY 2024–25
Population Change Since 2014
Population Facts
Economics
Taxation
County
County
County
43.1
$926
20%
$45,304
$1.5B
22%
20%
5.5%
$1,001
$138,546
$341M
6.75%
0.7225¢
NC
NC
NC
39.9
$1,262
21%
$58,109
$609B
18%
17%
6.1%
$902
$156,028
$38.0B
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Rank*
Rank*
Rank*
45
36
45
72
60
44
43
69
23
46
39
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70
39,272
+1.6%$2,247
42%
16%
12%
69
10
88,571 364
8%
in total K-12 current expense funding,
as self reported by the county
of adults aged 25-44 hold a secondary degree or
high-quality credential.
of residents
experience
food insecurity.
deaths due to
overdose
of residents
under age 65
are uninsured.
emergency
department
visits for drug
overdose
acres of agricultural
land – The US
Department of
Agriculture defines
“agricultural land”
as traditional farms,
ranches, timber
production,
aquaculture, and
similar activities.
of adults aged 25–44 have less than
a high school diploma.
78%
85%
of households have
at least one device to
access the internet.
of households have
a broadband internet
subscription.
Pre-pandemic broadband data (2019) is
available in the full version of the
County Map Book.
These data points are excerpted from the 2024
NCACC County Map Book and represent the most
recent year available.
*Additional county-level data, notes, a source
list and explanations about how each indicator
is ranked are online at www.ncacc.org/mapbook
or via the QR code. The digital PDF can be
downloaded or you can email communications@
ncacc.org to request a free spiral-bound book.
farms in the county –
The US Department of
Agriculture defines a
“farm” as any plot of
land that produced
and sold at
least $1,000
of agricutural
products
during the
2022 Ag.
census.
VALUE OF VEGETABLE,
MELON & POTATO
11
FRUIT, NUT &
BERRY FARMS
VALUE OF SOD, GREENHOUSE,
NURSERY, FLORICULTURE
PRODUCTS
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TOTAL AG PRODUCTS SOLD
24
VEGETABLE,
MELON, & POTATO
FARMS
SOD, GREENHOUSE,
NURSERY, FLORICULTURE
FARMS
VALUE OF ANIMAL
PRODUCTS
364NUMBER OF FARMS
FARMLAND
COMPONENTS
OTHER
WOODLAND
PASTURELAND
CROPLAND
194
TOTAL CROP FARMS,
INCLUDING NURSERY
& GREENHOUSE
VALUE OF CROP
INCLUDING NURSERY
& GREENHOUSE
243
AGRITOURISM
REVENUE
ACRES AVERAGE
SIZE OF FARM
MALE
PRODUCERS
FEMALE
PRODUCERS
PRODUCERS WITH
MILITARY SERVICE
PRODUCER
AVERAGE AGE
NEW & BEGINNING FARMERS
ACRES OF FARMLAND
88,571
79
GRAIN, OILSEED, BEAN,
PEA FARMS
$12,786,000
VALUE OF GRAIN, OILSEED,
BEAN, PEA PRODUCTS
%
14
$46,525,000
VALUE OF FRUIT,
NUT & BERRY
52 FARMS THAT SELL
DIRECT TO CONSUMER
65199204415
$630,000
DIRECT TO
CONSUMER SALES
9
FARMS WITH
INTERMEDIATED SALES
58.5
175
ANIMAL
FARMS
DOWN11%
FROM
2017
UP7%
FROM
2017
DOWN7%
FROM
2017
UP7%
FROM
2017
UP18%
FROM
2017UP16%
FROM
2017
VALUE OF DELIVERED TIMBER
$9,020,032
LOCAL FARMS AND FOOD PROFILE
DATA FROM 2017 & 2022 USDA AG CENSUS
FOR MORE INFO GO.NCSU.EDU/AGCENSUS
Person County
DOWN5%
FROM
2017
Sponsored by
UP39%
FROM
2017
DOWN2%
FROM
2017
AGRITOURISM
FARMS 2
VALUE OF INTERMEDIATED
SALES
60%16%
4%
20%
UP15%
FROM
2017
$1,463,000
DOWN47%
FROM
2017
$511,000
DOWN10%
FROM
2017
INSUFFICIENT DATA
DOWN44%
FROM
2017
UP6%
FROM
2017
DOWN15%
FROM
2017
DOWN25%
FROM
2017
UP8%
FROM
2017
UP99%
FROM
2017
DOWN69%
FROM
2017
UP255%
FROM
2017
NCDA VALUE
INSUFFICIENT DATAINSUFFICIENT DATA
UP135%
FROM
2017
NCDA VALUE
NO
CHANGE
FROM
2017
NC FarmLink NC State Extension Local Food Program Center for Environmental Farming Systems(CEFS)
Timber data obtained from https://forestry.ces.ncsu.edu/county-income-and-economic-data/ and is not included in Total Ag Products Sold.
$3,644,000
$40,157,000
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Sponsored by
NC FarmLink NC State Extension Local Food Program Center for Environmental Farming Systems(CEFS)
North Carolina's agricultural industry, including food,
fiber, and forestry, contributes $111.1 billion to the
state's economy, accounts for more than 16 percent
of the state's income, and employs 16 percent of the
workforce.¹ North Carolina is one of the most diversified
agricultural states in the nation.
The state's 42,817 farmers grow over 80 different
commodities, utilizing 8.1 million of the state's 31 million
acres to furnish consumers with a dependable and
affordable supply of food and fiber. Net cash income
per farm in the state is $147,411.²
The state ranks eighth nationally in the Total Market
Value of Agricultural Products sold.³ While NC has a
strong and diverse agriculture, development pressures
have led to high rates of farmland loss, with 25 Counties
losing 15% of their farmland between 2017 and 2022.
One projection shows North Carolina losing over 10%
of total farmland between 2016 and 2040.4
This Local Farms and Food infographic is designed
for farm advocates, educators, economic developers,
planners, local food supporters, and community
members to understand the impact of agriculture in
their county and region on the overall economy of NC.
The financial indicators provided can help local and
state government agencies design ways to support
agricultural businesses as critical components of vibrant
and resilient local and rural economies. Each region in
North Carolina presents a unique set of opportunities
for sustainable economic growth and entrepreneurship.
Consider one example:
When school systems purchase food grown on local
farms, students benefit from access to healthy fresh
produce, farmers benefit from sales into local schools,
and the community benefits because these local
sales are spent at other local businesses. This local
business opportunity for farmers or food aggregators
(intermediated sales) keeps farms in production,
maintaining North Carolina’s agricultural asset base
regarding land and farming know-how. It also helps
to mitigate the loss of farmland to urbanization,
which is happening at the fastest rate in the nation.4
As decision-makers consider policies, programs,
and practices to support the agricultural sector, there
are numerous examples and supporting reports that
provide data and guidance for local planning efforts:
NCSU / Center for Environmental Farming Systems / NC State Extension Local Food
Local Government Guide to Developing Local Food Economies
https://cefs.ncsu.edu/food-system-initiatives/local-food-economies/local-government-guide-to-food-economies/
NC State Extension Local Food Program
https://localfood.ces.ncsu.edu; Publication: Clarifying Current Research on Local Food Systems
USDA The Economics of Local Food Systems
A Toolkit to Guide Community Discussions, Assessments, and Choices
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Toolkit%20Designed%20FINAL%203-22-16.pdf
For up-to-date information on this project, go to
https://localfood.ces.ncsu.edu/local-food-agriculture-policy/
local-food-economic-development/county-agriculture-profiles/
National Local Food Economics Food and Agriculture Data Explorer
https://localfoodeconomics.com/data/food-and-agriculture-data-explorer/
TriCog Regional Food System Planning Project
https://tri-cog-feeds-ucpcog.hub.arcgis.com/
The NC 10% Campaign Initiative
https://www.nc10percent.com/
North Carolina Local Food Council
https://www.nclocalfoodcouncil.org/
¹ https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-and-resource-economics/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2017/07/AgricultureAgribusinessReport-2023-digital.pdf
² https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/Full_Report/Volume_1,_Chapter_2_US_State_Level/st99_2_001_001.pdf
³ https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/Online_Resources/County_Profiles/North_Carolina/cp99037.pdf
4 https://farmlandinfo.org/publications/farms-under-threat-2040/
Person County Business Retention
and Expansion Survey
Purpose:
This confidential survey aims to better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities of
businesses in Person County. Your feedback will help guide local strategies for economic
development, workforce improvement, infrastructure, and support services.
For questions regarding this survey, please contact Bryan Eatmon with Person County Economic
Development at beatmon@personcountync.gov or call (336) 597-1752.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Section 1: Business Profile
1. Business Name: _________________________________________________________
2. Address: _______________________________________________________________
3. Primary Contact Name & Title:
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Phone: _________________________________________________________________
5. Email: _________________________________________________________________
6. Website: _______________________________________________________________
7. Year Established in Person County: ________________________________________
8. Ownership:
o ☐ Local
o ☐ Regional
o ☐ National
o ☐ International
9. Ownership Structure:
o ☐ Cooperative
o ☐ Branch/Franchise
o ☐ Management team
o ☐ Owner/operator
10. Industry Sector (Check all that apply):
o ☐ Manufacturing Utilities
o ☐ Retail Transportation/Warehousing
o ☐ Healthcare Educational Services
o ☐ Construction/Skilled Trade Healthcare/Social Assistance
o ☐ Professional Services Arts, Entertainment, Recreation
o ☐ Accommodation/Food Service Finance/Insurance
o ☐ Agriculture/Forestry/Fishing/Hunting Government
o ☐ Other: __________________________________________________________
11. What goods and/or services does your business produce or provide?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Section 2: Employment & Workforce
11. Current Number of Employees in Person County:
o Full-time: _____
o Part-time: _____
o Temporary/Seasonal: _____
12. How has your workforce changed over the past 12 months?
o ☐ Increased
o ☐ Stayed the same
o ☐ Decreased
13. Do you anticipate changes in employment over the next 12 months?
o ☐ Increase
o ☐ No change
o ☐ Decrease
14. What are your biggest workforce challenges? (Check all that apply)
o Hiring qualified workers
o Retaining employees
o Training needs
o Transportation for employees
o Housing for employees
o Childcare for employees
o Other:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
15. Would you be interested in workforce development or training programs in
partnership with:
o ☐ Piedmont Community College
o ☐ Local high schools
o ☐ NCWorks
o ☐ Other: __________________________________________________________
Section 3: Business Climate & Needs
16. How would you rate Person County as a place to do business?
o ☐ Excellent
o ☐ Good
o ☐ Fair
o ☐ Poor
o Other: __________________________________________________________
17. What local factors positively impact your business? (Check all that apply)
o ☐ Local government support
o ☐ Cost of doing business
o ☐ Transportation access
o ☐ Utility services
o ☐ Access to workforce
o ☐ Quality of life
o Other: __________________________________________________________
18. What local factors negatively impact your business? (Check all that apply)
o ☐ Permitting/zoning
o ☐ Broadband/internet access
o ☐ Infrastructure (roads, water, etc.)
o Lack of childcare
o ☐ Access to capital
o ☐ Labor availability
o ☐ Other: __________________________________________________________
19. Does your business need assistance with any of the following? (Check all that apply)
o ☐ Financing/loans/access to capital
o ☐ Business planning
o ☐ Marketing
o ☐ Expansion or site selection
o ☐ Exporting
o ☐ Succession planning
o ☐ Other: __________________________________________________________
Section 4: Future Plans
20. Do you plan to expand your operations in the next 1-3 years?
o ☐ Yes
o ☐ No
o ☐ Unsure
o If yes, what type of expansion?
☐ Facility/space
☐ Equipment
☐ Hiring employees
☐ New product lines/services
Other: ____________________________________________________
21. Are there any barriers preventing your expansion in Person County?
o None
o ☐ Site/building availability
o ☐ Permitting issues
o ☐ Infrastructure limitations
o ☐ Regulatory concerns
o ☐ Workforce constraints
o ☐ Other: __________________________________________________________
Section 5: Feedback & Collaboration
22. What can Person County Economic Development or local partners do to better
support your business?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
23. Would you like someone from the Economic Development Office to follow up with
you?
☐ Yes
☐ No
24. Would you be open to participating in business roundtables, networking events, or
local leadership groups?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Thank You!
Your input is greatly appreciated and will be used to guide local strategies to strengthen the
business community in Person County. If you have additional thoughts or suggestions, please
contact Person County Economic Development. We value your insights and would be happy to
hear your thoughts.
EDC Minutes for July 22, 2025
Minutes of the PCEDC Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Person County EDC Board Room
303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573
July 22, 2025
Voting Board Members Present:
Dr. Scott McKinney- Chairman Mr. Jody Blackwell
Mr. Phillip Allen- Vice-Chairman Mr. Kenneth Perry
Dr. Claudia Berryhill, Agricultural Representative, Mr. Jay Poindexter
The Honorable Merilyn Newell The Honorable Sherry Wilborn
Ex Officios Present:
Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager
Mr. Brooks Lockhart, City Manager
Ex Officios Absent:
Dr. Rodney Peterson, PCS Superintendent
Dr. Barbara Buchanan, PCC Vice-President
ED Staff Present: Others Present:
Ms. Brandy Lynch, Director Ms. Julie Maybee
Mr. Bryan Eatmon, Existing Industry Specialist Mr. George Willoughby
Ms. Briana Whitt, Specialist (Minutes) Ms. Dana Blackwell
Ms. Kim Strickland
Mr. Bo Freeman
Ms. Grayson Brann
Ms. Garrison Bowes
Mr. Glenn Martin
Mr. Kelly Snow
EDC Welcome and Invocation:
At 4:00 p.m., Chairman McKinney called the meeting to order.
The Honorable Merilyn Newell gave the invocation.
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Consent Agenda:
Chairman McKinney recognized The Honorable Merilyn Newell for the approval of the March 25,
2025, April 22, 2025, May 27, 2025, and June 24, 2025 meeting minutes.
A motion was unanimously approved to approve the meeting minutes for March 25, 2025, April
22, 2025, May 27, 2025, and June 24, 2025, with noted additions by Dr. Berryhill.
Motion: The Honorable Sherry Wilborn Second: Mr. Jody Blackwell
Leadership Summit Planning:
Dr. McKinney reviewed the handout he provided to the board, offering more in-depth insights
on the topics that will be discussed at the Summit in October. Mr. Lockhart mentioned that we
should consider a broader conversation, possibly involving more than one session. He also
informed the board about the upcoming update to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
that the city will be implementing, outlining its key components. Lockhart promised to provide
Dr. McKinney with the relevant contact information as soon as possible.
Member Comments:
Dr. Berryhill noted the significant damage caused by the flooding, particularly affecting our
farmers and their fields.
The Honorable Merilyn Newell inquired whether crop insurance covers flooding. Commissioner
Wilborn responded that she had spoken with Kim Woods who explained that crop insurance
differs from real estate insurance, as many people do not have flood coverage for their crops.
Mr. Freeman mentioned that some farmers are experiencing severe flooding in their fields, with
specific areas so inundated that they have lost crops due to the excessive rain. In contrast,
others are unable to access their fields at all.
Ms. Cathey mentioned that many individuals have been involved in the damage assessment
process. There is a public reporting tool available on the county website. The county is working
diligently to compile all information regarding the damages. In terms of agriculture, Bo Freeman
and Nancy McCormick have been in contact with several farmers to gather details about their
losses. This information will be entered into the reporting tool, which is also accessible to the
public for submitting their reports.
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The recovery phase and assessment process will take a significant amount of time. Our
Emergency Services Director has been coordinating efforts and communicating with state
authorities. Conversations are ongoing at both the state and federal levels to secure as much
assistance as possible. However, we need accurate data to report back to obtain that assistance.
Chairman Report:
Dr. McKinney stated that many things are changing, and some existing businesses are adapting
in ways that will help them be more successful and profitable, along with a few new initiatives
being introduced.
Duke Energy is committed to being a long-term presence in our community. They have been
here for many years and plan to continue their services for many more. The operations and
developments in their organization require substantial planning and thoughtful consideration.
Dr. McKinney was encouraged to hear emphasis placed on why Duke Energy plays such an
integral role in the long-term strategy to ensure the reliability of our energy grid. It was uplifting
to hear positive remarks about Person County, our residents, and the unwavering support from
the community. A significant part of this support comes from the Economic Development
Commission (EDC), which remains steadfast in its commitment to enhancing our energy
infrastructure, including discussions around gas resources.
Dr. McKinney mentioned that there are ongoing discussions among the county commissioners
about potential changes regarding our responsibilities, specifically concerning supervising and
managing operations. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among the county
attorney, county manager, and the commissioners. Despite these discussions, Dr. McKinney
reassured us that our mission remains unchanged. We are all here for a common purpose, and
we will work together to navigate any new challenges that arise.
Director Report:
Mr. Eatmon is currently working on a link for the news section of our website that will connect to
the portal for reporting store damage. This should be available soon. Additionally, we have
updated the testimonials section on our website, which now features a rotating selection of new
testimonials.
Ms. Lynch also mentioned that the Small Business Main Street Grant will remain active until July
31.
Mr. Eatmon has reached out to all of our major industries to ensure that none of them have
sustained damage, as this is crucial for securing state and county funding. Furthermore, he has
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conducted several local industry visits over the past few weeks, and we are excited to share that
Polywood is now producing children’s furniture.
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments has scheduled its summit for October 9. Tickets
are now available, and early bird pricing is being offered until August 8.
Ms. Lynch mentioned that Ms. Whitt has assembled a data analytics package from our new
provider, Lightcast. She described the differences between Jobs EQ and Lightcast. Lynch also
highlighted the cost savings with Lightcast.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting is announced for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Person County
EDC Board Room, 303 S. Morgan St. Roxboro, NC.
Adjournment:
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn the meeting at
approximately 5:30 p.m.
Motion: The Honorable Merilyn Newell Second: Mr. Jay Poindexter
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
Date Approved Secretary
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Date: July 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: EDC Boardroom, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573
Regularly-Scheduled Meeting Agenda
Time Item Leader 4:00 pm Welcome Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 4:01 pm Invocation Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman
4:03 pm
Consent Agenda -March 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes -April 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes -May 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes -June 24, 2025 Meeting Minutes **Request a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented
Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman
4:05 pm Leadership Summit Planning Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 4:40 pm Chairman Report Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 4:45 pm Member Comments Members and Ex Officios 4:55 pm Director Report Ms. Brandy Lynch, ED Director 5:00 pm Next Meeting
Set for August 26, 2025, 4:00 pm, EDC Boardroom,
303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 5:00 pm **Adjourn Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman **Action Requested
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Person County, NC
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Economy Overview
Takeaways
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May 2025 Labor Force Breakdown
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Educational Attainment
Concerning educational attainment,14.4% of Person County, NC residents possess a Bachelor's Degree (7.1% below the
national average), and 12.3% hold an Associate's Degree (3.5% above the national average).
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Unemployment by Demographics
Unemployment by Age
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Population Trends
As of 2024 the region's population increased by 0.7%since 2019, growing by 297. Population is expected to increase by 1.5%between 2024 and 2029, adding 606.
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Population Characteristics
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Inbound and Outbound Migration
The table below analyzes past and current residents of Person County, NC. The left column shows residents of other counties
migrating to Person County, NC. The right column shows residents migrating from Person County, NC to other counties.
As of 2022, 445 people have migrated from Durham County, NC to Person County, NC. In the same year,195 people left
Person County, NC migrating to Durham County, NC. The total Net Migration for Person County, NC in 2022 was 401.
Top Previous Counties Migrations
Durham County, NC 445
Orange County, NC 178
Wake County, NC 127
Granville County, NC 90
Alamance County, NC 71
Caswell County, NC 54
Halifax County, VA 41
Guilford County, NC 7
Mecklenburg County, NC 7
Cumberland County, NC 6
Top Following Counties Migrations
Durham County, NC 195
Orange County, NC 101
Wake County, NC 85
Granville County, NC 83
Alamance County, NC 63
Caswell County, NC 52
Halifax County, VA 42
Guilford County, NC 40
Mecklenburg County, NC 27
Cumberland County, NC 2414 of 22
Largest Industries
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Business Characteristics
3,120 Companies Employ Your Workers
Online profiles for your workers mention 3,120 companies as employers, with the top 10 appearing below. In the last 12
months, 450 companies in Person County, NC posted job postings, with the top 10 appearing below.
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Educational Pipeline
In 2023, there were 314 graduates in Person County, NC. This pipeline has grown by 2% over the last 5 years. The highest
share of these graduates come from "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies" (Associate's), "Welding Technology/Welder"
(Certificate), and "Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse" (Associate's).
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Highlights
June 2025 - July 2025
-Brandy delivered a speech at the Kiwanis Club meeting.
-Staff participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremonies:
o Huck Sansbury Park
o Roxboro Home Decor
-Planning continues for the Kerr Tar Economic Development Summit.t
-Brandy has received more phone calls this month from various
developers either planning to or interested in coming to the area.
-Golden Leaf applications were due on Monday.
-Minutes are now current, thanks, Bri!!
-Participated in calls with Emergency Management regarding the State
of Emergency and recovery efforts.s
-Helped organize the July 4 parade.e
-Met with out-of-town companies that need workforce training offered
by PCC.
Upcoming Events of Interest
-The Kerr Tar Summit is scheduled for October 9, 2025.
-Person County Job Fair and Resource Expo on September 10, 2025.
-Ribbon Cutting at Rock Athletic Complex — Bring your bikes and take
a hike, Wednesday, July 23, 5:30 pm.
Information for the EDC Advisory Board
-Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency for Person, Caswell,
Alamance, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Lee, Moore,
Orange, Randolph, and Wake Counties.
-There is a portal on the county website for self-reporting damage from
Tropical Storm Chantel.
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