Caldwell County Positions You for Success

Caldwell County, North Carolina, is a beautiful place to create, innovate, grow and succeed. Our costs are lower, our quality of life is superb, our business climate is proactive and our economic expertise is unmatched. Caldwell County Economic Development (CCED) is here to make every process more manageable. We offer direct support to existing businesses or businesses looking to invest in our community by providing the data and solutions decision-makers need. In the end and at the beginning, the best choice is Caldwell County.

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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.

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.

Existing Manufacturing Space Available

Existing Manufacturing Space Available

Move right into one of our existing manufacturing buildings. The infrastructure is in place and a trained workforce is ready.

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

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%.

Meander the Blue Ridge Parkway and Historic Happy Valley

Meander the Blue Ridge Parkway and Historic Happy Valley

Explore scenic vistas, historical sites, art, breweries, wineries, eateries and more along this world famous route.

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 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.