Grow Here

The Town of Selma offers multiple opportunities for you to grow your business here. Selma serves as an inland port with access to both a north/south and east/west railroad system and access to I-95 and US 70. There are endless possibilities to expand your business. A zoning permit is required to relocate or start a new business. You will need to apply for a business permit for most planning changes. Selma has commercial sites available and we are located in close proximity to Raleigh and RDU Airport. Come grow with us here in Selma!

Infrastructure

Distribution

Selma has the Potential to Become a Major Distribution Center. The Interstate 95 luring Eastern Seaboard travelers from Maine to Florida has two exits in Selma and Highway 70 from Raleigh to the Coast crosses I-95 at Exit 97. Selma can be considered an inland port.

Two railroads—the Norfolk-Southern and CSX cross in Selma making it a prime area for industries needing rail access. The Selma Crossing certified site is a 160-acre property available for immediate development.

Amtrak station in Uptown connects Selma to New York, Washington, DC, Atlanta, and New Orleans.

Transportation

Air

Johnston County Airport (IATA: JNX, ICAO: KJNX, FAA LID: JNX) is a general aviation airport located approximately 7 miles west of Selma in Smithfield.

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (IATA: RDU, ICAO: KRDU, FAA LID: RDU) is the region’s primary airport, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Selma, between Raleigh and Durham.

Designated Routes and Highways

Interstate Highways

I-42 (future)
I-95

U.S. Highways

US 70
US 301 (named Pollock Street)

North Carolina Highways

NC 39
NC 96

Passenger Rail Service

Amtrak’s Palmetto and Carolinian passenger trains stop at the historic Selma Union Depot. They offer service to Charlotte, New York City, Savannah, and intermediate points.

Commercial Rail Service

CSX Transportation
Norfolk Southern Railway

Public Transit

The Johnston County Area Transit System (JCATS) is a coordinated transit system that provides transportation services in Selma and throughout Johnston County.

Small Business Assistance and Work Force Training

Are you interested in starting a small business or have an existing small business?

Don’t know where to begin?
Are you ready to take your business to the next level, but aren’t sure how?

The JCC Small Business Center is located at the Johnston County Workforce Development Center 135 Best Wood Drive, Clayton, NC 27520.

The Center supports the entrepreneur with services:

starting a business
providing assistance to existing business owners
free seminars and workshops
referrals
free information services
training
resource center
business counseling by appointment

135 Best Wood Drive
Clayton, NC 27520
Phone: (919) 209-2591

https://www.johnstoncc.edu/continuing-education/small-business-center.aspx

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Taxes & Incentives

The current Tax Rate for the Town of Selma can be found at the Johnson County Tax Administration Office.

Town of Selma Tax Rate

There are several Tax Incentives available to the residents of Selma and Johnson County.

Learn More About Tax Incentives

Historic Preservation in North Carolina provides jobs, bolsters the tax base, and utilizes existing buildings and infrastructure while preserving the state’s priceless historic character.

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits