Crystal Coast Economic Development

06/02/2026

🌊 Another reason we're proud to call the Crystal Coast home.

Congratulations to Atlantic Beach, Cape Lookout National Seashore, and Indian Beach for earning Top 10 spots in USA TODAY's Best Beach in North Carolina rankings. Coastal living doesn't get much better than this.

06/01/2026

🎣 Get ready for one of the biggest events on the Crystal Coast! Every summer, The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament brings thousands of anglers, visitors, and fans to Carteret County, creating a major economic boost for local businesses and our coastal community. Tournament week supports hotels, restaurants, marinas, retail shops, and more while showcasing everything that makes the Crystal Coast such a special destination.

🔗 Visit thebigrock.com to learn more about the tournament and its impact on our community.

05/28/2026

☀️ Memorial Day weekend may be over, but summer on the Crystal Coast is just getting started! From restaurants and retail shops to charter boats, hotels, and waterfront events, the summer season plays a major role in supporting local businesses and jobs across Carteret County.

As visitors continue arriving throughout the season, every meal, booking, and small business purchase helps strengthen our local economy.

05/27/2026

🥎 Good luck, West Carteret High School Softball! Your hard work, determination, and teamwork have made Carteret County proud.

The entire Crystal Coast community is cheering you on as you compete for the title! 👏

05/26/2026

Carteret Community College is helping build the next generation of healthcare professionals right here on the Crystal Coast. The Dental Assisting Program gives students hands-on training, real-world experience, and the confidence to step into a fast-growing field where they can make a difference every day.

Programs like this help strengthen our local workforce while creating career opportunities that support the future of Carteret County.

05/22/2026

☀️ Memorial Day weekend is here and the Crystal Coast is ready for another busy summer season.

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or lucky enough to call this place home, we’re glad you’re here. Safe travels and enjoy the coast!

📸: The Crystal Coast

05/20/2026

From waterfront restaurants and local boutiques to fishing charters and coffee shops, Memorial Day weekend is a great reminder to shop small and support local on the Crystal Coast.

Every meal ordered, room booked, and purchase made helps support local families, jobs, and our coastal economy.

📸 by Bluefin Artistry / Downtown Morehead City, Inc.

05/18/2026

☀️ As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the Crystal Coast prepares for the unofficial start of summer and one of the busiest seasons for our local businesses and tourism industry.

As visitors head to the coast, we’re reminded how important tourism is to the strength of our local economy and the communities that make the Crystal Coast so special.

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

An amazing morning with some incredible women! 👏

✨ Today’s Brunch & Learn at the Beaufort Hotel was such a beautiful reminder of the impact connection and community can have when women come together with purpose.

We are so grateful to our speaker, Wanda Bennett, for sharing such meaningful insight on connection, influence, and mentorship. Thank you to First Flight Federal Credit Union for sponsoring today’s event and investing in women across our community and to the Beaufort Hotel team for hosting us in such a beautiful setting.

We’re already looking forward to our next Brunch & Learn on August 4th!