Public dollars and private capital, pulling in the same direction.
Onslow Coastal Alliance is a public-private partnership.
County, municipalities, and the private sector at one table.
Economic development in Onslow County spans seven jurisdictions, two military installations, a community college, and a utility landscape that changes block to block. Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA) exists so a company, a site consultant, or a founder deals with one team instead of coordinating that themselves.
Private investors sit alongside these public partners — shaping the annual work plan, not just funding it.
How Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA) is governed
- Town of Richlands
- Town of North Topsail Beach
- Town of Surf City
- Coastal Carolina Community College
- NCWorks Career Center
- Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce
- Camp Lejeune & MCAS New River
- EDPNC / State of North Carolina
Private-sector investor recognition is published once each investor has approved use of their name and mark.
Find the level that fits your business.
Onslow Coastal Alliance (OCA) puts your investment to work for the whole county—residents, military families, local employers, and the events and amenities that make Onslow a better place to live.
Tiers and benefits are below.
Want to join us? We would love to hear from you.
Interested in a Board position? Call us.
| Benefit | Community Partner $250/year Join | Business Partner $500/year Join | Corporate Partner $1,000/year Join | Premier Partner $2,000/year Most popular Join | Leadership Partner $5,000/year Join | Founding Partner $10,000/year Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member vote (1) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Points of contact | 1 | 3 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Tickets to annual meeting | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Other published OCA events* | 1 seat | 3 seats | 4 seats | 6 seats | 8 seats | 10 seats |
| Newsletter, e-blasts, & community notices | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Written quarterly pipeline update (non-confidential) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Community / networking invitations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Name on investor page | Name | Name | Name + logo | Name + logo | Logo on site + annual report | Named recognition + logo |
| Website business listing | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Featured listing | Featured + select initiative / event recognition |
| Directory service listing (not a contract) | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Event sponsorships | — | May purchase if available | May purchase if available | Priority to purchase | First look at open packages | First access to select sponsorship opportunities |
| Sponsorship acknowledgment at annual meeting | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes + enhanced recognition |
| Eligible to recommend 1 Private Director* | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Annual investor roundtable* | — | — | — | Invitation | Reserved seat | Reserved seat + opportunity to host |
| Early notice of announced projects | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Introductions to relocating / expanding firms | — | — | — | — | When appropriate & staff capacity allows | When appropriate & staff capacity allows |
| Prospect-visit participation by CEO / Chair | — | — | — | — | — | By invitation |
| Advisory comment on annual work plan | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Investor spotlight feature | — | — | — | — | Annually | Annually |
| CEO / leadership briefing | — | — | — | — | — | Annually |
| Founding Partner recognition at select OCA events | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Board meetings (every other month) | Directors only | Directors only | Directors only | Directors only | Directors only | Directors only |
| Confidential / unannounced project files | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Membership year is July 1–June 30. View full investment terms
* Private Director recommendation: Eligible investors may recommend one candidate for consideration as a Private Director. Any nomination, election, or appointment remains subject to the Onslow Coastal Alliance bylaws and applicable nomination and Board approval processes. Investor status does not guarantee a Board seat.
* Annual investor roundtable: Participation is subject to scheduling, capacity, and Onslow Coastal Alliance approval. Premier Partners may be invited when space and the topic are appropriate. Leadership and Founding Partners receive a reserved seat. Founding Partners may request the opportunity to host one roundtable during the investor year, subject to approval, scheduling, space, and alignment with the roundtable’s purpose.
Disclosure: Investor benefits are subject to Onslow Coastal Alliance policies, event availability, staff capacity, and applicable laws and regulations. Onslow Coastal Alliance may modify benefits as programs, events, and organizational needs evolve. Benefits do not confer governance rights beyond those provided by the bylaws. Confidential, proprietary, and unannounced project information is not included as an investor benefit.
County and municipal support funds the baseline; private investment is what lets us compete for the projects that raise wages across the county. Here are the four places that support moves the needle.
Site readiness
Due diligence, utility planning, and marketing for Camp Davis and Jacksonville Business Park — so buildings and acreage are shovel-ready before a prospect calls.
Higher-wage recruitment
Targeted outreach to advanced manufacturing, aviation and UAS, marine trades, logistics, and healthcare employers that pay at or above the county wage standard.
Civilian workforce growth
Training partnerships with Coastal Carolina Community College, NCWorks, and Onslow County Schools that convert transitioning service members and graduates into local hires.
One coordinated front door
A single team aligning the County, six municipalities, utilities, the Chamber, and the private sector so a prospect never has to navigate six phone calls.
Become an investor
Tell us about your business and we'll send the current investment schedule, the annual work plan, and a recommended level. A confidential conversation is the best place to start.