​Not only is North Carolina consistently ranked as a top location to do business, it is bustling with many opportunities for the perfect work-life balance. With a temperate climate year-round, unspoiled waterways and an enviable cost of living, it is no surprise that visitors to Eastern North Carolina often return to put down roots. Combine that with a warm welcome from the folks "down East" and it is hard to imagine a better place to live and do business.