CCED: Track Record of Success

worker on the job Since 2009, Caldwell County has persistently diversified and built our economy, adding more than 50 industries and repurposing and filling over 4.2 million square feet of industrial and commercial space vacated during the 2008 recession. We elevated our county from a single-engine economy dependent on furniture manufacturing to a diverse 21st-century economy that is regionally and globally competitive.

Caldwell County Economic Development (CCED) has assisted:

Google
Exela Pharma Sciences
MDI
FleetGenius
Craftmaster Furniture
UNC Health Care
Grand Manor Furniture
ServPro
Harmony Timberworks
C Con Metals
Woodgrain Millwork
Carolina Prime Pet
Automated Solutions
McCreary Modern Furniture
Blue Ridge Tissue
White Tire Co.
80 Acres Agriculture
A McGee Lumber
STAT Recycling
Randall Miller Trucking
Advance Textile Solutions

Caldwell’s modern economy has proven strength and durability: download our 2022 Caldwell Key Economic report. And the pipeline is filled with more opportunity than ever before. Contact us today to see how we can assist you!

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Eat and Play North Carolina

Eat and Play North Carolina

Explore the Caldwell County Itinerary for food, shopping, highlights, lodging and adventures! We invite locals and visitors to delight in the journey and the destination.

NC is the No.1 Southeast State for Sustainability

NC is the No.1 Southeast State for Sustainability (Site Selection)

NC has increased production of renewables by nearly 52%, double the average of all 50 states

Smithsonian Celebrated Sculpture Gardens

Smithsonian Celebrated Sculpture Gardens

Caldwell County has the most extensive collection of permanent public outdoor sculptures per capita in the U.S. Our annual Sculpture Celebration is the largest in the South.

Renowned “Adventure Towns”

Renowned “Adventure Towns”

The Blue Ridge foothills, Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek are our playgrounds for biking, off-roading, watersports, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping.

Our Mountains, Rivers and Lakes are Calling

Our Mountains, Rivers and Lakes are Calling

Life in Caldwell County can be full of adventure. Spend the day exploring parks, mountains, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and biking.

NC is America’s Top State for Business

NC is America’s Top State for Business (CNBC, 2022)

Powered by an economy that has hit its stride and turbocharged by a track record of innovation, Caldwell County is the best of NC.

Record-Breaking Private Sector Wage Growth

Record-Breaking Private Sector Wage Growth

Caldwell County ranked 20th out of North Carolina’s 100 counties for wage growth in 2023. Since 2015, wages have grown an impressive 51.5%.

Our Festivals Bring Neighbors Together

Our Festivals Bring Neighbors Together

Whether we’re celebrating art, butterflies, blackberries, BBQ or wine, the calendar is full of Southern charm.

Entrepreneurship is Thriving

Entrepreneurship is Thriving

Record numbers of new businesses and industries have registered in Caldwell: 250-500 each year since 2018. The CCC&TI Business Center is ready to assist.

Free Job Training for Qualifying Businesses

Free Job Training for Qualifying Businesses

CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.