Doing Business in GreensboroDowntown Greensboro

Greensboro boasts a strong economy, with a growing and skilled workforce, a competitive business environment, and easy access to major markets.

The City has a wealth of programs and activities to assist businesses, large and small. Links on the left will take you to information about doing business with the City, funding opportunities, zoning, and permits.

News You Can Use

> Check out Development Services, the City's one-stop access for all aspects of commercial and residential building plan review and permitting.

> Learn more about the City's efforts to help businesses of all sizes prosper by watching the video Greensboro's Economic Growth.

> The City's Minority / Women Business Enterprise office co-sponsors Small Business Breakfast Briefings throughout the year aimed at helping businesses succeed in these difficult economic times. Read more about these free events.

> Check out online services the City provides businesses and residents.

The DepotFor Lease!
The City of Greensboro is now leasing available spaces at the J. Douglas Galyon Depot on a long-term basis. The Depot is an historic downtown location with security provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The available spaces include a commercial / retail area, an office / studio area, and a large elegant area. Each of these leased spaces offer full service utility, maintenance and custodial accommodations, and are open to your specific business ideas and vision. For more information, contact the City's Property Management Division at 336-373-2302.

Our Commitment

Our job is to help Greensboro to continue to grow as a great place to live and work. We welcome everyone who wishes to invest in the City. As investors go through the City’s development review process, construction review process and building inspections, disagreements may occur about what the City’s ordinances, regulations or policies require. These processes do include formal appeal procedures to address such situations; however, the City Manager’s office is always available to hear any concerns you may have. Our goal is to make sure that everyone feels they have been fairly heard in attempting to resolve disagreements.

You may contact an Assistant City Manager at 336-373-2002 if you have questions or concerns.

City Manager's Office