Hosted at Pixel Planet Gaming Lounge in Lenoir, NC.
Connect with innovators, learn from local tech leaders, and be part of the region’s growing tech community. Open to students, entrepreneurs, and other tech professionals.
Pixel Planet Gaming Lounge
130 Church St NW.
Alan Merck
Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at Blue Ridge Energy
Chairman
Dr. Mark Poarch
CCC&TI President
Bonnie Caudle
Town of Gamewell Administrator/Clerk
Vice Chairman
Mark Transou
First Citizens Bank Senior Vice President
Charles Shell
President of Finishworks Division
Chase Winebarger
Town of Sawmills Manager
Daniel Cobb
Town of Granite Falls Manager
Janet Aiken
Vice President at Aiken Controls
Jason Wingate
Sr. Vice President Human Resources & Transformation at MDI
Jimmy Harrison
Caldwell County Deputy Manager
Jon Blair
Vice President Caldwell County Area Executive at Skyline National Bank
Jonathan Greer
Town of Hudson Manager
Max Dyer
Co-President/CEO at Kincaid Custom Upholstery
Rick Coffey
President at McCreary Modern
Rick Justice
Town of Rhodhiss Manager
Ronnie Setzer
Cajah's Mountain Mayor
Scott Hildebran
City of Lenoir Manager
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.
Move right into one of our existing manufacturing buildings. The infrastructure is in place and a trained workforce is ready.
Whether we’re celebrating art, butterflies, blackberries, BBQ or wine, the calendar is full of Southern charm.
CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.
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.
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 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.
The Blue Ridge foothills, Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek are our playgrounds for biking, off-roading, watersports, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping.
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.
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%.
NC has increased production of renewables by nearly 52%, double the average of all 50 states
Explore scenic vistas, historical sites, art, breweries, wineries, eateries and more along this world famous route.
