Advisory Committee

Alan Merck

Blue Ridge Energy Job Title

Janet Aiken

Aiken Development LLC Job Title

Jon Blair

People Bank Job Title

Dr. Mark Poarch - Chairman

CCC&TI Job Title

Richard Boyd

Automated Solutions Job Title

Rick Coffey

McCreary Modern Job Title

Max Dyer

La-Z-Boy Manufacturing Job Title

Ann Smith

Retired Banker Job Title

Mark Transou - Vice Chairman

First Citizens Bank Job Title

Bonnie Caudle

Administrator Gamewell, NC Job Title

Chase Winebarger

Town Manager Sawmills, NC Job Title

Jerry Church

Town Manager Granite Falls, NC Job Title

Jimmy Harrison

Caldwell County Deputy Manager Job Title

Jonathan Greer

Town Manager Hudson, NC Job Title

Rick Justice

Town Manager Rhodhiss, NC Job Title

Ronnie Setzer

Mayor Cajah's Mtn., NC Job Title

Scott Hildebran

City Manager Lenoir, NC Job Title

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Existing Manufacturing Space Available

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Our Festivals Bring Neighbors Together

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

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.

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