Elizabeth City, NC

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About Elizabeth City, NC

Known as the "Harbor of Hospitality," Elizabeth City is a waterfront community on the eastern seaboard, just 45 minutes from the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area of Virginia and adjacent to North Carolina’s legendary Outer Banks. Among its many accolades, Elizabeth City has been named one of The 100 Best Small Towns in America three times.

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Elizabeth City, NC Sponsors

Albemarle Economic Development Commission	George & Company Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
Albemarle Family YMCA	Hampton Inn
Albemarle Hospital	Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland LLP
Bankers Insurance LLC	Lynn Weeks – Portfolio Real Estate
Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC Trucks	Michael P. Sanders - Attorney at Law
Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters	Mid-Atlantic Christian University
City of Elizabeth City	Portfolio Real Estate Services
Coastal Pediatrics	Southern Insurance Agency Inc.
College of the Albemarle	Southgate Mall
D&K Fresh Start Janitorial Services	State Farm – Dawn Elliott
Elizabeth City Army Recruiting Station	TowneBank
Elizabeth City Pasquotank County Parks & Recreation	Toyota of Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City State University	Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC
Fairfield Inn & Suites Elizabeth City

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