Martin County EDC (MCEDC) is the owner of the NC TeleCenter, which includes 18,500 square feet of unoccupied space that was formerly a grocery store. The TeleCenter houses technology-based companies, technology incubator space and training facilities operated by Martin Community College, Martin County Schools and the NC Dept of Public Instruction. This grant will assist MCEDC with basic improvements to 60% of the vacant space to make it presentable and functional to prospective companies. The renovated space will be marketed for light manufacturing or call center operations. Once a new tenant is under contract, the remaining renovations and upfit will be complete.