New Bern Commerce Tips

Among its many firsts in the 18th century, New Bern was the site of the state's first road and ferry, leading from New Bern to Bath. Over 100 years later, New Bern was also one of the first towns of its size to own its own electric light plant and start rural electrification.

More than 1,000 jobs in Craven County can be directly attributed to tourism.