RMECDC Industrial Incubator

Project Description

The Edgecombe County Business/Industrial Incubator (ECBII) features of 40,000 square feet of space for use as a center for small business development and job creation strategies. Over the years ECBII has transitioned to a workforce development, technology and business development innovation center.

RMECDC’s business development and resource center provides counseling and technical assistance to small and minority entrepreneurs. The ECBII also includes a 5,000 square foot conference and training center available for meetings, job fairs, community programs and special events (weddings, receptions, etc.).

ECBII is linked to new business and training opportunities, i.e. proximity to the new tire plant, the City of Rocky Mount Event Center, the City of Rocky Mount and the development of the Atlantic Avenue/Arlington corridor which will bring new businesses to the local area. With this growth and incoming new businesses and industries, ECBII and its tenants can foster development of new strategic partnerships as well as training of employees for incoming employers.

 

Please contact us if you’d like to sign-up for our training or technical programs, rent commercial space or book our conference center for weddings or special events.

Development Plan

Future development plans for the ECBII includes renovation, modernization and equipment as follows: Area 1 – carpet, painting, HVAC and infrastructure improvements; Areas 2, 3 and 4 – painting, HVAC and equipment/supplies; Area 5 – technology equipment, administrative and operational support. Installation of a new 5-acre farm incubator.

Programs at the ECBII

Business Development Center

Since 1995, RMECDC’s Business Development Center has provided small business technical assistance (one-on-one counseling, business related training, business location lease-up and referrals), business resource library, and computer lab.  If you would like to learn more or participate in our small business technical assistance program, please contact us!

Business Development Center
Rocky Mount Edgecombe County Business/Industrial Incubator
110 Fountain Park Drive
252-442-3440

The ECBII

Offers 40,000 square feet space for training, workforce development and commercial leasing.

ECBII Training Room & CPU Labs

The ECBII has multiple training rooms and 2 computer labs.  ECBII also fosters economic &  support services to accelerate the growth of small businesses.

Weddings & Special Occasions

The ECBII also includes a 5,000 square foot conference and training center used for employers’ meetings, job fairs, community programs and special events.