Pirate Perks
You’ve found treasure! Pirate Perks are discounts and special offers provided by various local businesses to ECU Employees. You can sort the list below by business name or category. You can also find additional discounts and special offers provided to all State of NC employees by visiting https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits/employee-discount-program
To use a Pirate Perk discount, identify yourself as an ECU employee when making a purchase or requesting services by presenting your ECU 1 Card. Please remember, these discounts are made available to ECU employees only. Some discounts may require additional information such as a code and this information has been included below.
We hope that you will find this page helpful and come back to visit many times. We do our best to keep this list of discounts current, however, it is always a possibility we are not notified when changes to a business or the discount they offer occurs. Please contact us at staffsenate@ecu.edu so we can update our information if:
- you attempt to utilize a discount below that is no longer accepted,
- a business listed below is no longer in operation or their information has changed, or
- you know a business that is offering discounts to ECU employees that is not listed
Businesses interested in participating in Pirate Perks should visit our Pirate Perks Vendor Information page for complete details and an online application.
East Carolina University and the ECU Staff Senate do not evaluate, endorse or warrant the products or services offered by the Pirate Perks business partners. ECU and the Pirate Perks business partners have the right to discontinue partnership at any time.
Pirate Perks List
| Business Name | Service/Goods Provided | Discount Info | Location | Phone/Email | Contact | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Ridge Townhomes | We currently have brand new 2 and 3 bedroom units available. | ECU Employees receive $100 a month off rent for 1 year. | 1005 Allen Ridge Dr. #A Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 751-0019 | Lisa Stocks | Rental |
| Apartment Advantage Group | Magnolia Trace Apartments, Paladin Apartments, and Bells Fork Crossings. | $100 off rent throughout the entire lease. | Varies | (352) 397-5104 | Kevin O'Connell | Rental |
| Avis | Rental company with options for car rental, hotels, tickets, amusement parks, and other attractions. | Save up to 25% off base rates at Avis. Click on the link or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code AWD#: D134100. Save up to 25% off base rates at Budget. Click on the link or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#: Z408900. Save up to 25% off base rates at Hertz. Click on the link or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729. Save 8% off select hotels at Hotels.com using the following link. | Clint Johnson | Rental/Travel | ||
| Batteries Plus | Batteries for everything | 10% discount on almost everything we sell. (Does not apply to already discounted merchandise and a few special items) Free installation on most car batteries standard installation. | 740 Greenville Blvd, SE Suite 500-A Greenville, NC | (252) 353-8143 | Shopping | |
| The Berkeley at Medford Pointe | The Berkeley at Medford Pointe is a gated high-end apartment community with 1- and 2-bedroom apartments located in Greenville's medical district. | 5% discount monthly to ECU employees. | 3400 Briarcliff Dr, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 689-6440 | Tori Chavez | Services |
| Biltmore House | Biltmore Estate is America's largest home. It is a 250 room chateau that includes priceless works of art, intricate architecture and rooms restored to their original glory. It is located on 8,000 acres, with 250 acres of carefully manicured gardens. Also included on the property are an award-winning winery, historic River Bend Farm, an outdoor center, shopping, dinning and more! | $8 off adult w/audio tickets. Use promo code "ecu". Discounted rates on tickets for ECU employees throughout the year. | 1 Approach Rd, Asheville NC 28803 | (866) 851-4661 | Travel | |
| Brighton Park Apartments | Brighton Park Apartments is a traditional apartment living community. Our focus has been providing homes for liked minded professionals interested in networking through social mixers and community sponsored events. We offer 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with a new clubhouse, gym, saltwater pool, grilling pavilion, pet park, and coming soon walking trail. | $75.00 application fee $0.00 administrative fee w/ Pirate Perks ($400.00 savings) | 640 Brighton Park Dr. Greenville, NC | (252) 757-0100 | Jacolyn Purhamus | Services |
| Brookdale Senior Living | Brookdale Senior Living is the largest provider of senior living communities in the United States. We have two locations in Greenville, 6 within 50 miles of Greenville, over 50 in NC and over 670 nationwide. | · 7.5% discount on senior living · 10% discount on in-home services · Short-term stay discounts vary by community. Our services include Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory care, as well as Skilled Nursing and supportive home care options such as Hospice, Outpatient Therapy and Home Health. If you or someone you love could benefit from the care of a Brookdale community, please visit http://brookdale.com/employee . The discount can be used by ECU faculty, staff, retirees and their spouses, in-laws, siblings and adult children. The discount is available at our Greenville locations all others nationwide. *Applicable to all discounts: Residents under a Life Care Agreement are not eligible for the discounts. These discounts do not apply to any room, board, or services which are paid for all or in part by any state or federally funded program. Discounts are available to members and their family members, including spouse, adult children, siblings, parents, grandparents, and corresponding in-law or “step” adult children, siblings, parents, and grandparents through current spouse. Subject to availability. Further restrictions may apply. The Senior Living discount is only applicable to new residents of a Brookdale independent living, assisted living, or memory care community admitting under an executed residency agreement. The Senior Living discount applies only to the monthly fee/basic service rate, excluding care costs and other fees and is calculated based on the initial monthly fee/basic service rate. The In-Home Services discount is only applicable to a new client of personal assistance services by a Brookdale agency under an executed service agreement. A Short-Term Stay discount is only applicable to new residents of a Brookdale assisted living or memory care community admitting under an executed respite agreement. The Short-Term Stay discount applies to the daily rate. | 2715 Dickinson Ave. Greenville, NC | (404) 574-1442 | Matt Tabor | Services |
| Budget Group, Inc. | Rental Car products and services. | You've got very own Budget Customer Discount Number R524700, which saves you up to 25%. For additional information or to make a reservation go to: http://www.budget.com/budgetWeb/html/bridge/assoc/index.html?R524700 or call 1-800-218-7992 | (404) 574-1445 | Sandra Verbon | Travel | |
| Candlewood Suites Hotel | An all-suite, all-inclusive hotel that offers full kitchens with all utensils, cable with HBO, and wireless Internet in each room. Free on-site laundry, fitness center, business center, and available pet-friendly rooms. | 15% off our best flex rates for personal use. Even deeper corporate rate discounts apply for official business use, so please contact our sales office for business reservations. All discounted rates are based on availability and certain blackout dates do apply, such as ECU special event weekends and home football games. Please call for reservations and to check availability. | 1055 Waterford Commons Dr, Greenville, NC | (252) 317-3201 | Travel | |
| Carolina Hurricanes | Hockey Tickets | We have our ECU Varsity Lineup program where we partner with universities throughout North Carolina and offer 5 Varsity Lineup Games throughout the season with discounted tickets and each ticket comes with a limited edition co-branded scarf! We have this program yearly and normally runs from late January to early April | Raleigh, NC | (919) 861-7190 | Scott Morgan | Athletics |
| Carolina Mini Storage | Rental storage units and outside spaces for boats, cars, campers, etc. | 10% off | 3275 Landmark St, Greenville, NC | (252) 355-3000 | Services | |
| Chico's Mexican Restaurant | 5% discount on entrees, dine-in only - not valid for daily specials | 521 Cotanche St, Greenville, NC | (252) 757-1666 | Dining and Food Services | ||
| Chirp Audiobooks | Discount audiobooks — up to 95% off — that you can purchase and own with no subscription or membership fees. | ECU employees can use the custom discount code ECUEMPLOYEE5 to get $5 towards their first audiobook on Chirp. | Sarah Aldrich | Shopping | ||
| Citizens Bank | Citizens Bank is one of the oldest and largest banks in the country. We provide all banking services including mortgage loans, student loans, certificates of deposits, investment options, checking accounts, savings accounts, and many more. I specialize in mortgage loans and am looking to have a relationship with ECU and provide mortgage discounts to all the faculty and staff of the university. | Discount of $1,000 off of mortgage transaction closing costs. In addition we provide a discount of 0.125% off the interest rate if autopay for the mortgage is done via a Citizens checking account. This applies to all purchase and refinance transactions for primary homes, vacation homes, and investment properties. | 437 Madison Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10022 | (646) 750-3053 | Chirag Mody | Services |
| Coastal Photography | Family portraits and commercial photography | 15% off | 740 Greenville Blvd SE Suite 400-158 Greenville, NC | Elbert Kennard | Services | |
| Dixon Law Group, PLLC | Law office offering Wills and estate planning, incorporation and business creation, uncontested separation and divorce, misdemeanor criminal defense, probate and estate administration. | 10% discount on all legal fees. Court costs and filing fees excluded. | 110 East Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC | (252) 355-8100 | Charlotte Proctor | Services |
| Escape Nails and Spa | First class services including pedicures, manicures, massage therapy, facials, waxing, spray tanning and extensive hair services. | 10% off services and retail items - discount does not apply to sale items or services and gift certificates - other restrictions may apply | 1913 E Firetower Rd, Greenville, NC | (252) 215-9220 | Services | |
| Factory Mattress & Bedrooms | Furniture/mattresses | 10% off (not valid with any other offer or free gifts) | 730 Greenville Blvd, Greenville, NC | (252) 355-2626 | Shopping | |
| Fast Park & Relax | Off-site parking facility located conveniently near RDU airport off of Lumley/Westgate Road exit. Fast Park is offering the fastest and most professional airport parking in the Triangle area. | ALL COVERED AIRPORT PARKING - Fast and Safe Shuttle Service From Car-to-Terminal - Complimentary Luggage Assistance - Express Entrance and Exit - Emergency Car Services - Open 24 Hours, Reservations Available - Outdoor-Rated GFIs Earn rewards points for free parking (8 Points = 1 Free Day, 20 Points = 3 Free Days, 40 Points = 1 Free Week) This is a service you can use for business and/or leisure travel. Click here to enroll and get your discounted rate! | 8820 Fast Park Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617 | (407) 619-3301 | Tammy Moy | Travel |
| Fleet Feet | Sporting Goods Store | 10% off for employees (10% discount to full price items, and cannot be combined with any other coupons. Some exclusion may apply.) | 709 Greenville Blvd, Suite 104, Greenville, NC 27858 | (252) 353-3338 | Taylor Gosset | Apparel |
| Germinator of Eastern NC | Germinator provides proven, next level protection against harmful germs. We safely kill viruses "Covid-19 ", bacteria, and other contaminants. This allows for a more livable, touchable Germinator Safe Zone. | 50% off for employees | 1503 Huntmaster Ct., Ayden, NC 28513 | (252) 414-9001 | Eric Hazelton | Services |
| Greenville Jaycees | Non-profit organization, charity, community service, civic/social organization | Membership dues will be discounted | PO Box 258, Greenville, NC | Services | ||
| Hearthside Rentals | Rental of apartments, duplexes, townhouses and houses | $40.00 application fee waived if placing an application to rent | 3107-C South Evans St, Greenville, NC | (252) 355-2112 | Randy Cox | Services |
| Hertz | Vehicle rentals of all sizes. We pick customers up and take them back as well for FREE. We are not just at the airports any more! | Up to an additional 10% off the current lowest internet rates | 321 East Arlington Blvd., Greenville, NC | (252) 756-4036 | Travel | |
| InTone Fitness | Full service 24 hour gym - gym memberships, group fitness classes, tanning, Silver Sneakers programs and personal training. | $15.99 monthly membership - A one time sign up fee and upfit fee does apply. Tanning special - $19.95 a month. No contacts, unlimited tanning. | 1848 W Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC | (252) 752-0462 | Michael Vann | Athletics, Health & Fitness |
| Jet's Pizza | Pizza, calzones, subs, wings, salads, etc | 10% off take out | 420 E Arlington, Blvd, Suite C, Greenville, NC | (269) 720-5831 | Patricia Monroe | Dining and Food Services |
| Kings Dominion | Username: KDECU Password: KDECU | $38 single day theme park admission to Kings Dominion any operating day April through November. Ages 2 and under are FREE. Ticket is not valid for park buyouts and exclusive events. This offer is valid for ECU staff, faculty, students, and alumni. | 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047 | (804) 876-5000 | Travel | |
| Lemongrass Restaurant | Thai Food | 5% discount on dining | 650 E Firetower Rd, Winterville, NC | (252) 758-7879 | Dining and Food Services | |
| Marketplace Cafe & Gallery | Small cafe that offers soups, wraps, sandwiches, iced tea, lemonade, bottled water, soda, photography and jewelry. | 10% off | 495 Second St, Ayden, NC | (252) 304-2600 | Kristy Gaskins or Gail Stephenson | Dining and Food Services |
| Morgan Printers | One stop shop for all your printing needs - letterhead, envelopes, business cards, forms, brochures, newsletters, posters, note cards, annual reports, programs, invitations, magazines, banners, yard signs, decals, koozies, water bottles, t-shirts, caps, etc | 10% off any banner, yard sign or t-shirts | 4120 Bayswater Road, Winterville, NC | (252) 355-5588 | Lydia Morgan | Services |
| Notary Service | The service of a notary public is called for by various business and legal documents. A notary public acknowledges, verifies, and proves signatures and administers oaths and affirmations. | Free | Joyner Library | (252) 328-2268 | Services | |
| PIP Printing and Marketing Services | Quick printing and copy; graphic design; bulk mailing; scanning to archive online document management | 10% off services | 3185 Moseley Dr, Greenville, NC | (252) 355-1636 | Services | |
| PNC Bank | Banking resources | Performance Virtual Wallet and Performance Checking account with no monthly service fee (must have payroll direct deposit to PNC account). Also qualify for a $150 sign on bonus if you open an account with payroll direct deposit and set up one or more bill pay. | 611 E Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC | (252) 551-7826 | Dawn Raiford | Services |
| PODS | Portable on demand storage for all your moving needs | 10% discount off initial service - Code: PIRATE | 410 Staton Rd, Greenville, NC | (252) 378-5885 (910) 508-6100 | Services | |
| Pro Fitness 24-7 and Training | 24 hour, Elite Fitness, Lean Body Boot Camps, Sports Performance, Herbalife Smoothie Bar and Meal Planning | Access as low as $14.99 per month and Lean Body Boot Camps as low as $9.99 per session. Anyone can get a FREE week to gym and training. | 1913 E Firetower Rd, Suite E, Greenville, NC | (252) 353-7624 | Roy Hopkins | Athletics, Health & Fitness |
| Rose's Gymnastics | Gymnastics & tumbling instruction | 10% off any item in the pro shop | 1802 Old Firetower Rd, Greenville, NC | (252) 321-7264 | Services | |
| The Spa at Merle Norman | Spa facials, massage therapy, manicures, pedicures, body treatment & body waxing | 15% off the services mentioned for ECU employees only - offer excludes gift certificates, spa packages, cosmetic products | 608 E Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC | (252) 756-8404 | Services | |
| Sport Clips | Precision haircuts for men and boys in an exciting sports environment. Our signature service, the MVP, provides a precision haircut followed by a hot steamed towel and massaging shampoo, and ends with a shoulder and neck treatment. | $3 off MVP haircut | 530 SE Greenville Blvd, Suite B, Greenville, NC | (252) 931-0600 | Kristen Patitz | Services |
| Sylvan Heights Bird Park | Discover the fascinating world of birds with over 200 species of exotic ducks, geese, swans, parrots, pheasants, cranes, flamingos and more. View Eastern NC's native wildlife and wetlands. The newest exhibit, the Landing Zone, provides a unique experience for visitors to interact with free-flying birds as they feed them from a hand held seed stick. Picnic areas and playground on site. | Additional $1 off admission price. | 500 Sylvan Heights Parkway, PO Drawer 368, Scotland Neck, NC 27874 | (252) 826-3186 | Brent Lubbock | Travel |
| TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Greenville is a full-service moving company, specializing in home and business moves, both local and long distance. We offer packing services and sell a full line of boxes and supplies as well. Our local franchise ranked in the top 15 in the country for performance in customer satisfaction, growth, and operational excellence, and has maintained a 96% referral rate since 2013. Dedication to customer service is a hallmark of our brand. | 10% off packing and moving services | 4315 Sapphire Ct, Greenville, NC 27834 | (252) 353-2636 | Tim Kirian | Services |
| US Cellular | Phone Service Provider | $5 off the highest priced plan | Services | |||
| Waterford Place Apartment Homes | Upper scale, gated apartment community, offering one, two and three bedroom apartments that features free water and sewer. Free cable in some units. | Reduced deposits and fees (after approval) by 50% | PO Box 30883, Greenville, NC | (252) 757-0079 | Services |