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    Tech Talk

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    Tech Talk - May 12th

    08:00 am Tuesday, May 12, 2026 EDT - 02:00 pm Tuesday, May 12, 2026 EDT

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    Target Industries

    NC is the No.1 Southeast State for Sustainability
    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

    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%.

    2025 Key Indicators Report
    2025 Key Indicators Report

    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. 

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    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.

    Eat and Play North Carolina
    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.

    Our Festivals Bring Neighbors Together
    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.

    Meander the Blue Ridge Parkway and Historic Happy Valley
    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.

    Free Job Training for Qualifying Businesses
    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.

    Renowned “Adventure Towns”
    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.

    NC is America’s Top State for Business
    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.

    Entrepreneurship is Thriving
    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.

    Our Mountains, Rivers and Lakes are Calling
    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.

    Smithsonian Celebrated Sculpture Gardens
    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.

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