Between New York City and Washington D.C. sits one of the most economically powerful, educationally rich, and culturally significant regions in the United States. NCIC represents this region to the world.
New Castle County sits at the geographic heart of the Northeast Megalopolis — the most densely populated and economically productive urban corridor in the Western Hemisphere. Within a 90-minute drive: New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
For international investors, companies, and governments looking for a foothold in the American market, New Castle County offers something unique — the infrastructure and connectivity of a major metro area, with the business-friendly legal environment and government accessibility of a small state.
Delaware's liberal incorporation law has made it the legal home of more than 60% of Fortune 500 companies. The state's corporate infrastructure, combined with the Port of Wilmington and the Philadelphia-Wilmington metro's export network, makes this region uniquely positioned for international partnership.
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University of Delaware, Wilmington University, Del Tech — plus Penn, Drexel, Temple, and Villanova within 30 miles. The most concentrated education corridor in the US.
Explore Education →Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish — all from Wilmington. The Delaware Art Museum, Winterthur, Hagley, and the Brandywine River Museum define the region's cultural legacy.
Explore Arts →The only county-level US-China sister city agreement in Delaware — built by NCIC. We're ready to reactivate. Organic food, heavy machinery, and education exchange are all on the table.
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