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Greenville, NC MSA
...A Hands-On Community...
PITT COUNTYDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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A hands-on community for hands-on living! That’s what
attracts people to the Greenville, NC MSA. We’re a welcoming
community eager to extend a hand to newcomers. Discover our
healthy economy, thriving cultural environment, diverse array
of industries, affordable housing – all things that reflect our
unbeatable quality of life – and you’ll wonder why you didn’t
get here sooner. Pitt County is where entrepreneurs launch
first-of-their-kind businesses, biotech scientists make brilliant
discoveries, medical teams transform modern healthcare,
manufacturers fulfill million-dollar orders, and artists earn
thunderous ovations. From the college community and health-
care mecca to business center and entrepreneurial haven, the
multi-faceted Greenville, NC MSA is – hands down – an
exciting relocation choice for people seeking quality of
life…and quality of place.
We’ll Give Youa Hand...and More!
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Looking for affordable living? Perhaps you prefer a quiet,
tree-lined street in the historic district or a custom home in a
newer neighborhood strikes a chord. How about a conveniently
located townhome? A country estate with some acreage? Or
maybe golf course living is more your style. Whatever your
taste or budget, Pitt County has a range of neighborhoods and
home styles to choose from. The affordable living allows residents
the means to do those things that make life enjoyable, such
as day excursions, attending sporting events, or cooking out
with friends. The “living” here is relaxing, affordable, and
exciting. The variety and values are here, and you’ll enjoy
being able to brag to former neighbors about Pitt County’s
low property taxes.
“I interviewed in bigger towns and
asked a lot of questions
about lifestyle and benefits.
Here,
you have the extra money to
do more and go places.
The cost of living doesn’t use up
all your income.
”Mike Santos
Owner, Chef’s 505
LIVING
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University Health Systems (UHS) of Eastern Carolina boosts
the bar on healthcare excellence every day as an award-winning
medical center providing teaching hospitals for the East
Carolina University Brody School of Medicine. UHS surgeons
pioneered minimally invasive robotic heart surgery and are
on the leading edge for pain management. Our doctors are
renowned for break- throughs in cardiovascular medicine and
diabetes research. The hospital is one of only 110 organizations
nationwide to be designated as a magnet nursing environment
for excellence in nursing care by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center. A dedicated Children’s Hospital...a
nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center...a leading edge
Cancer Center…and our newest addition, the East Carolina
Heart Institute, is just the beginning. With doctors, nurses,
and a high caliber medical facility, you won’t find better access
to quality healthcare than here.
“You don’t have to be in a big city to
accomplish something exciting.
I don’t think I could have found a more
advanced, integrated medical and
industrial environment than in
eastern North Carolina.
”Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Robotic Surgery Pioneer
MEDICAL
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Give your child the academic advantage in one of Pitt
County’s outstanding schools. Students in the K-12 program
enjoy a stimulating and challenging educational environment,
including programs for the gifted as well as media and
technology. Pitt County Schools won the prestigious Gates
Foundation Award for its innovative Health Sciences
Academy, whose specialized curriculum prepares students to
enter the healthcare workforce and/or post-secondary
healthcare education. Our educational opportunities aren’t
just for youth. Adults of all ages take advantage of our
academic arenas to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees
as well as to conduct research. Both high school and college
students have access to the myriad resources of East Carolina
University, a Doctoral II research-intensive university, and the
forward-thinking Pitt Community College. In every academic
level, Pitt County is at the head of the class.
“Greenville is as close
to heaven
as I expect to be while
still on earth.
”Janice Faulkner
Former NC Secretary of State and ECU Professor
EDUCATION
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Hike in 320 acres of preserved wilderness. Enroll a child in
an East Carolina University sports camp. Play a challenging
round of golf. Cheer a winning team to victory at a variety of
basketball, baseball, volleyball, and football games.
Recreation of every kind is at your fingertips once you’re in
Sports Illustrated’s North Carolina Sportstown USA! It’s
hands-on action on the courts, on the fields, on the bike
ramps, and in the stands. Besides every traditional sport, you’ll
find BMX bike riding and shake hands with international
champions. East Carolina University’s robust athletic programs
keeps sports fans cheering in every season. Our temperate
climate means outdoor opportunities year-round. So name
your game – then come on and play!
“This is an easy town to live in.
There’s always something to do with
new and exciting
recreational
opportunities in the area.
”Dave Mirra
Professional Stunt Bike Champion
RECREATION
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From Mozart to Miles Davis, from ballet to Broadway, we set the
stage for bravo performances that keep our venues packed!
Our vibrant creative atmosphere makes Pitt County the perfect
place to match artists with audiences. Grab your ticket and
take in season after season of concerts, plays, gallery openings,
dance performances, operas, and museum exhibits. Sign up
for art lessons or see what’s hanging at the Greenville
Museum of Art. Enroll your child in music lessons with ECU
School of Music faculty members. Audition for a community
theater production. Bring the family to one of our numerous
outdoor festivals. Hit the stage at an open mic night. Whatever
cultural activities you enjoy, we’ve got something happening
all the time to engage your eyes, ears, and creative spirit.
“Jazz is alive here,
where folks experience
world-class
performances by
world-class artists
in intimate settings.
”Carroll V. Dashiell, Jr.
Bassist, Composer, Director of the ECU Jazz Ensembles
CULTURE
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May we take your order? Whether you feel like Indian,
American Bistro, Italian, or Tex-Mex, Pitt County has your
reservation! This is the place to experience world flavors at
an International festival, uncork some excitement at a wine
tasting, or meet friends after dinner in an upscale lounge.
From fast food to Four Star, it’s always easy to find a great
meal in Greenville. Not hungry? Try shopping! Any item you
want can probably be found in one of our boutiques, specialty
shops, or nationally known retailers. Fine home furnishings,
European clothing designers and casual fashions, artisans’
collectibles, fashionable gourmet shops, and more make for
cosmopolitan shopping in the heart of eastern North Carolina.
“We’ve got the
right mix
of Southern hospitality,
Yankee gumption, rapid expansion,
and overall desire to be
bigger
than the sum of its parts.
”Michael Crane
Public Relations Director & Grant Writer
ECU Schools of Art, Communication, Music & Theater and Dance
HOSPITALITY
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“Pitt County
has a wealth of resources that you
typically find in a city five times its size:
a tremendous university
and community college,
the best medical center in the state,
a well-prepared workforce,
and some of the best little league
teams for children in the world.
Living here creates a sense that the
future promises to be
extraordinary.
And no matter where you come from,
Greenville makes you feel like
you’re finally home.
”Joel Butler
Vice-President of Community Services Administration
Pitt County Memorial Hospital
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Pitt County Map
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Bethel
Grimesland
Winterville
East CarolinaUniversity
To Rocky Mount
To Raleigh
To Kinstonand the
Global TransPark
To New Bern
To Washington264
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13264A
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To Norfolk, VA
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Eastern Seaboard Map
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111 S. Washington St., Greenville, NC 27858 USA(800) 548-4153 / (252) 758-1989 Fax (252) 758-0128
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PITT COUNTYDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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