Starting Your
Business
Business in Oxford, North Carolina
Starting Your Business in Oxford, North Carolina
Welcome to the vibrant community of Oxford, North Carolina! Initiating a new business endeavor is an exhilarating and busy undertaking. The following information is designed to streamline your startup process, offering valuable insights into the requirements, fee schedules, key contacts, and a comprehensive list of available properties within our Oxford Downtown Business district.
In Oxford, we take pride in fostering a supportive environment for local businesses. We coordinate a range of activities and events to bolster the growth of our business community. For a glimpse of upcoming events and opportunities, please visit our dedicated City Events page.
Oxford's Economic Gateway
Business Thrives Here
Oxford's Business Ecosystem
Discover the heart of Oxford's vibrant community engagement and economic growth initiatives,
where opportunities and resources converge to support and elevate local businesses.
Community & Commerce
Oxford hosts a variety of events and initiatives that actively support our local business community. For updates on these activities and to stay informed about what's happening, please explore our City Events page
Explore & Expand
Whether you represent a major retailer, restaurant, or industrial enterprise, or simply seek economic insights about our community, we invite you to explore our additional economic development pages, including resources for Commercial (link) and Industrial development (link)
Building Oxford's Future
The Downtown Oxford Economic Development Corporation, also known as OxForward, is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to revitalize and enhance the historical character of the Downtown Business District. OxForward offers incentives for businesses interested in locating within Oxford's Downtown Business District.
Key Contacts and Resources for
Starting Your Business in Oxford, NC
Business accountant (Optional)
Make this selection early and choose someone whom you like and trust. An accountant can start the process of applying for federal and state employer identification numbers required for all businesses, as well as provide information on selecting the best Business Entity Requirements for different businesses. . Processing and forms can take several weeks, so you want to start the process early.
City Planning Department
Cheryl Hart - 919-603-1117
919-603-1326Granville County Planning Department will inspect your facility and advise you of any ways that your building does not meet building code specifications.
City Privilege License
This department issues the county privilege license.
Bring your certificate of the assumed business name to this office located in the Granville County Courthouse. The certificate is issued through Vance Granville Community College, (252-492-2061).
City Finance Department
City Fire Department
David Cottrell - 919-603-1140
City Police Department
All businesses in the downtown business district have access to natural gas lines and most other areas in the City also have access.
In addition to conventional bank financing, the Kerr-Tar COG maintains a revolving loan fund that offers small businesses financing at very affordable rates. Call the KTRCOG for full details.
If you are going into business for the first time, or if you are starting a new business that you have never undertaken before, or if you simply need to acquire new skills because of advancing technology or methods, VGCC Small Business Center can let you know what courses are available to assist you.
Business Link North Carolina (BLNC) is a division of the EconomicDevelopment Partnership of NC and offers a central source for consultations, information, and referrals.
In the event of an emergency or a non-emergency but important situation, the best way to get notified is through the City of Oxford's CodeRED system. After arranging your business and getting started, make sure to stay alert and aware by signing up for CodeRED.
