Meeting Details
J.E Broyhill Civic Center (Room 215)
1913 Hickory Blvd.
Alan Merck
Blue Ridge Energy
Chairman
Dr. Mark Poarch
CCC&TI
Bonnie Caudle
Gamewell, NC
Vice Chairman
Mark Transou
First Citizens Bank
Charles Shell
Finshworks
Chase Winebarger
Sawmills, NC
Daniel Cobb
Granite Falls, NC
Janet Aiken
Aiken Development, LLC
Jason Wingate
Merchants Distributors, Inc (MDI)
Jimmy Harrison
Caldwell County
Jon Blair
Skyline National Bank
Jonathan Greer
Hudson, NC
Max Dyer
La-Z-Boy Manufacturing
Rick Coffey
McCreary Modern
Rick Justice
Rhodhiss, NC
Ronnie Setzer
Cajah's Mountain, NC
Scott Hildebran
Lenoir, NC
CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.
Move right into one of our existing manufacturing buildings. The infrastructure is in place and a trained workforce is ready.
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.
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.
Whether we’re celebrating art, butterflies, blackberries, BBQ or wine, the calendar is full of Southern charm.
Caldwell County is building on its historic manufacturing legacy while embracing the industries of tomorrow. With affordability, a strategic location, and a skilled workforce, the county is a prime destination for business growth and investment.
NC has increased production of renewables by nearly 52%, double the average of all 50 states
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.
Life in Caldwell County can be full of adventure. Spend the day exploring parks, mountains, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and biking.
Explore scenic vistas, historical sites, art, breweries, wineries, eateries and more along this world famous route.
The Blue Ridge foothills, Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek are our playgrounds for biking, off-roading, watersports, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping.
Powered by an economy that has hit its stride and turbocharged by a track record of innovation, Caldwell County is the best of NC.
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%.
