Caldwell County Honored with Excellence in Innovation Award for Workforce Wednesdays Program
21 Aug 2024
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We are thrilled to announce that our "Workforce Wednesdays" program has been honored with an Excellence in Innovation Award by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) in partnership with Civic Federal Credit Union. Out of over 60 applicants, Caldwell County is one of just 14 projects recognized for demonstrating innovative solutions and cost/resource savings for counties across North Carolina.
UNC Pulmonology is the first in North Carolina to utilize the Galaxy System, according to a press release from UNC Health.The Galaxy System is a robotic-assisted lung navigation tool that allows your lung doctor to access suspicious tissue in the lungs that may be challenging to reach with traditional methods...Continue Reading
The Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved eight grant requests to local governments totaling $1,650,000, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The requests include commitments to create a total of 297 jobs, 56 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $234 million in...Continue Reading
Space—check. Cool activities—check. Convenient location—check. Local airports have everything you need to host vibrant community events. Next time you are planning a community gathering, consider hosting it at the airport to create awareness for the impact it makes on the local economy and how the community can participate.In our latest...Continue Reading
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%.
Existing Manufacturing Space Available
Move right into one of our existing manufacturing buildings. The infrastructure is in place and a trained workforce is ready.
Free Job Training for Qualifying Businesses
CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.
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.
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 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
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.
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.