economic development — News

What can the City of Kinston do to attract new businesses?

As a Kinston city councilmember, I’m passionate about fostering growth and development in our community. There are a few strategies I’d like to highlight that I think could have a positive impact in attracting new businesses and growing our local economy.

Christopher SuggsMay 30, 2023city council, city manager, city of kinston, economic development, community development, downtown, downtown kinston, businesses, chamber of commerce, properties, utilities, hiring, zoning, lenoir county

Who determines what businesses come to Kinston?

As our city continues to change and grow, an important conversation is to be had around what type of businesses are attracted to our community, what type of businesses do we try to attract, and who makes the decisions on what businesses come here.

Christopher SuggsMay 22, 2023economic development, city of kinston, city council, east kinston, businesses, downtown, zoning, downtown kinston

City council approves list of properties available for bid

During its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7, the Kinston City Council voted to approve a list of properties to be made available for purchase by interested members of the public.