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CLAYTON MEANS BUSINESS.

Why do business in Clayton, NC?

​A healthy and engaged chamber of commerce ~ established business corridors (manufacturing and bio-pharmaceutical , medical, etc.) ~ a revitalized downtown with repurposed historic buildings and dedicated town resources for downtown and economic development ~ close proximity to RDU International Airport and the Research Triangle Park ~ available sites and co-working spaces

Learn more about what we support in our initiative based agenda.
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CCOC's Initiative based agenda >

Clayton Demographics. 

Clayton Is Well Positioned
Clayton is home to some of the world’s largest companies (Grifols, Novo Nordisk, Caterpillar, and more). Strategically located less than 20 miles from Raleigh, 30 miles from the RDU airport, and 33 miles from the Research Triangle Park, Clayton, NC is in western Johnston County (part of the Research Triangle Region) with close proximity to I-40, US 70, NC 42, and the future I-540 and I-42. Clayton is also close to both North Carolina beaches and mountains and sits on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

To see population trends, driving distances, and more, you can view the Clayton demographics brochure here.

Clayton Growth
  • Clayton is in the top 10 fastest growing municipalities with population greater than 10k and less than 100k in North Carolina.
  • Clayton is the fastest-growing town in Johnston County with Johnston County being the 5th (tie) fast-growing county in the state of North Carolina. According to North Carolina's Office of Budget and Management, Johnston County is currently projected to be the fastest-growing county in North Carolina over the next ten years.
  • Clayton is listed in the top 5 best places in North Carolina for home ownership (read).
Source: Town of Clayton, Economic Development Department

Clayton Districts. 

Clayton is divided into 8 unique districts. You can read more about them and view the map here.
  1. Advanced Manufacturing (A)
  2. Business Central (B)
  3. Covered Bridge (C)
  4. Downtown (D)
  5. East Bridge (E)
  6. Future Growth (F)
  7. Gateway (G)
  8. Health (H)
View the updated Clayton demographics brochure and district map with descriptions soon >
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CCOC Initiative Based Agenda. ​

This document is an expansion of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce’s Mission Statement; a document also known as the CCOC initiatives agenda. This document allows our businesses and community to be aware of CCOC’s stance regarding any initiatives related to those detailed in the document such as economic development and sustainability, workforce development, education, and quality of life. As an expansion of CCOC’s advocacy efforts, this neutral document is available for use by our investors, but is not to be considered in support of any specific project at this time. This document is a way to responsibly measure the level of growth we have here in Clayton.
CCOC's Initiative BASED agenda >

CCOC Legislative Agenda. ​

The Clayton Chamber of Commerce is committed to maximizing business development and economic growth of the community through advancing business development, elevating opportunities, and influencing the future of the Clayton area.. The CCOC Board of Directors has adopted the following legislative priorities as. recommended by the Legislative Committee to guide our advocacy efforts. These priorities on this document will help our community grow in a responsible way and address key issues related to the categories outlined below. 
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA >

Clayton Economic Development Department. 

Patrick Pierce
Town of Clayton
ppierce@townofclaytonnc.org
Economic Development Director
919-359-9347

The Clayton Chamber of Commerce collaborates with the Town of Clayton's Economic Development Department through its Economic Development Committee. 
Town of Clayton Economic Dev. Dept. >

Clayton Business Resources. 

Click here to find all recent Clayton Town Council Meeting agendas and videos. 

​Click here to view all Johnston County Board of Commissioners past meeting minutes and upcoming meeting agendas. 
Updated May 2021

Why choose a Chamber business?

The businesses in our directory are businesses in the Clayton and surrounding areas that not only "do business" in our area, but have also taken the extra step by investing in the Clayton Chamber of Commerce's mission (to champion business, talent, infrasture, and community in Clayton, NC) and by showing community leadership through engagement in Chamber events/activities, committees, task forces, and other initiatives. These businesses are helping to build Clayton's future. By supporting these businesses, you play a key role in Clayton's economic growth. To ensure a business is a CCOC investor, look for the CCOC decal, ask, or search our online business directory. 
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CCOC Mission Investors.

2023 VISIONARY INVESTORS

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2023 CONNECTOR INVESTORS
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2023 PILLAR INVESTORS

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Contact CCOC.

TELEPHONE & SOCIAL

(919) 553-6352
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ADDRESS

Clayton Chamber of Commerce
301 E. Main Street
Clayton, NC 27520

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Fridays
8:30am - 1:00pm

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  • ABOUT
    • OUR STORY
    • STAFF & BOARD
    • COMMITTEES
    • INVESTOR SPOTLIGHT
    • ANNUAL REPORT
    • CCOC NEWS
    • DOING BUSINESS IN CLAYTON
    • SizeUp Johnston County
    • LIVING IN CLAYTON
  • INVEST / APPLY
    • CCOC BENEFITS
    • APPLY HERE
    • CHAMBER U
  • EVENTS
    • CCOC EVENTS
    • COMMUNITY EVENTS
  • MENTORING PROGRAMS
    • INSPIRE
    • STEP
    • LAUNCH JOCO 2023
  • DIRECTORY / LOGIN
    • DIRECTORY
    • LOGIN
  • CLAYTON JOB BOARD
  • CLAYTON CHAMBER FOUNDATION
  • ElevateHER Summit