In 2006, the economic growth for the region of Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties was between 9 and 10 percent, with an estimated 8 percent growth prediction for 2007.
Estimates of economic investments for 2006 are $12 million, yielding 34 new jobs.
In 2004, 78 percent of businesses had fewer than nine employees.
23 establishments employ more than 100 employees.
Peak retail month is July.
*Information from the Brunswick Living, produced by the Brunswick Beacon*
The economic development of Brunswick County has brought the creation of several industrial sites.
In 2006, the economic growth for the region of Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties was between 9 and 10 percent, with an estimated 8 percent growth prediction for 2007.