
The business climate in Clayton is diverse, with major industries working alongside hundreds of small businesses and companies to offer a variety of products and services.

With industrial expansion and rapid residential growth, Clayton continues to be a prosperous town in which to live and work.
Both the Clayton Town Council and the Johnston County Economic Development Office are proactive in recruiting new businesses of all types to the area. Information about local economic development can be obtained through the Town of Clayton at (919) 553-5002 or the Economic Development Office at (919) 989-5001.
The Clayton Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that offers programs and opportunities for its members to improve their business. It is a resource for information about Clayton and assists in recruiting new businesses to the area. For more information, contact the Chamber at (919) 553-6352.