16 Jan 2025
Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG), in collaboration with Caldwell County, has been chosen to participate in the Our State, Our Homes program through the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Carolina Across 100 initiative! This program will provide valuable insights and resources, which will be shared to benefit all 100 counties across North Carolina. Carolina Across 100 and The Development Finance Initiative are partnering with 14 teams from every region of North Carolina to address housing challenges. The selected teams are composed of business, civic, education, nonprofit, faith-based, and government entities from 22 counties across the state. To find out more information, click on the following link: https://carolinaacross100.unc.edu/program5/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH18tpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZMuKGsdGraA1VsjqMYwIOGi4T3VWyQJqpPS0WwC8Q593YP2Md9UIPZFtA_aem_BcUKJekZUNTCGyQenn2xzg
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%.
CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.
The Blue Ridge foothills, Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek are our playgrounds for biking, off-roading, watersports, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping.
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.
NC has increased production of renewables by nearly 52%, double the average of all 50 states
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.
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.
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.
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.
Powered by an economy that has hit its stride and turbocharged by a track record of innovation, Caldwell County is the best of NC.
