30 Jun 2023
News
Charlotte’s Megan Riley owns a global travel-tour company and is familiar with wines from Sonoma to Croatia. When she attended a wine tasting event in the Queen City in 2007, she tried wines from several North Carolina vineyards. She quickly concluded that the state’s reputation for sweet wines was deserved.
North Carolina has been known for syrupy vino for decades. Cultivation of the scuppernong vine, a variety of muscadine, began in the 1500s. North Carolina led the nation’s wine production at the beginning of the 20th century. But Prohibition tanked sales, and the industry didn’t start growing again until the mid-2000s.
CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.
Whether we’re celebrating art, butterflies, blackberries, BBQ or wine, the calendar is full of Southern charm.
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.
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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.
Life in Caldwell County can be full of adventure. Spend the day exploring parks, mountains, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and biking.
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 ranked 20th out of North Carolina’s 100 counties for wage growth in 2023. Since 2015, wages have grown an impressive 51.5%.
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.
NC has increased production of renewables by nearly 52%, double the average of all 50 states
Caldwell County would like to recognize our county's manufacturers during Manufacturing Week, Oct 2nd-Oct 6th, 2026. Below is a list of local events in support of our manufacturing industry.
Golf Tournament - Country Club - Tuesday, Oct 3rd - 8am to 4pm
Business Luncheon - Restaurant - Wednesday, Oct 4th - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Facility Tours for HS Students - Thursday, Oct 5th - 8am to 4pm
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.
