Economic development which results in job creation and retention is critical to continued prosperity and quality growth in the City of North Augusta. Investment in current and future infrastructure and industrial facilities generates the income needed to maintain and provide for increased levels of public and private services. Infrastructure and industrial investment also generates additional development interest needed to provide a diversity of commercial and retail uses in North Augusta.

 The City of North Augusta's Economic Profile is published biennially and provides demographic and economic statistics for the City and surrounding communities. 

Like most communities, North Augusta governs the startup and operation of businesses within the city limits.  The City's publication Getting Started: A Guide to Business Startup and Operation in North Augusta contains information on applications and licensing and is designed to assist prospective business owners in achieving their objectives while guiding development in an orderly fashion to ensure the North Augusta quality of life.