A small town on the grow.

Located at the mid-point between Miami and Boston, where I-95 (the "Main Street" of the East Coast) intersects with I-40, Benson, North Carolina is a logistical dream location for business.

North Carolina

Local Connectivity

Amenities

Johnston County

Regional Connectivity

Interstate Improvements

Grant Opportunities

Downtown Revitalization Incentives / Industrial Development Incentives

Downtown Benson Redevelopment Incentive Grant

For more information about these incentives, contact Benson Town Manager Dane Rideout
drideout@townofbenson.com
919-894-3553

PRESS RELEASE (11-18-25): Benson Will Be Home to $1B Rare Earth Magnet

Vulcan Elements, a manufacturer of Neodymium Iron Boron rare earth magnets, has selected Benson, North Carolina for a $1 billion rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. Read full press release

State-Level Assistance for New Industries

Specific areas within Johnston County have applied for and been designated as State Development Zones. These areas offer state tax abatements greater than what is currently offered under the Article 3J Tax Credits. Johnston County is currently listed as a Tier 3 category and is able to offer tax incentives for new and expanding businesses as outlined in that tax program. You can obtain a list of the County Development Zones through the Economic Development Office.