21 May 2025
News
It’s one of the most pressing challenges facing communities across the United States: infrastructure readiness. What’s really at stake in the world of pipelines, utilities and energy grids – and how is it impacting site selection?
At the Site Selectors Guild 2025 Annual Conference, leading site selectors came together for the panel “Infrastructure, Energy, and Water, Oh My!” to answer this question. Here’s what Guild members Michelle Comerford, Brad Lindquist, Sarah White, Gary Yates and Johan Beukema had to say.
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 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.
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
Move right into one of our existing manufacturing buildings. The infrastructure is in place and a trained workforce is ready.
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.
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.
Powered by an economy that has hit its stride and turbocharged by a track record of innovation, Caldwell County is the best of NC.
Whether we’re celebrating art, butterflies, blackberries, BBQ or wine, the calendar is full of Southern charm.
The Blue Ridge foothills, Pisgah National Forest and Wilson Creek are our playgrounds for biking, off-roading, watersports, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping.
Explore scenic vistas, historical sites, art, breweries, wineries, eateries and more along this world famous route.
CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.
