Video Gallery
Posted: August 31, 2023
Category: Area Industries
A recent tour of one of Caldwell County's manufacturers -McCreary Modern.
Posted: April 11, 2024
Category: Economic Development Partners
Austin Rouse Director of Business Recruitment, EDPNC speaking at the Caldwell County Economic Development Industry Appreciation Luncheon - 4/10/2024.
Posted: July 28, 2023
Category: Area Industries
A "How do they make that" video about Bernhardt Furniture Slipcovers from a tour of Bernhardt Plant #7 on July 26, 2023
Posted: July 28, 2023
Category: Area Industries
A plant tour of Bernhardt Furniture Plant #7 on July 26th, 2023. Included on the tour was Robin Ramsey from Senator Thom Tillis' office and Caldwell County Economic Development Director Ashley Bolick. Also, representatives from the City of Lenoir and the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce and NCWorks Caldwell.
Posted: October 6, 2023
Category: Community
A former textile mill located in Lenoir, NC has been converted to executive apartments. This is a brief tour of this housing opportunity in Caldwell County
Posted: August 10, 2023
Category: Caldwell County Towns and Cities
The WPCOG completed a Comprehensive Planning process in January for Caldwell County. As part of the project, we created this video to better educate the general public about the Plan and the ideas contained within.
Posted: August 10, 2023
Category: Community
A brief flyover of the outdoor recreational opportunities available in Caldwell County.
Posted: January 9, 2024
Category: Community
A year in review of Caldwell County's very active departments.
Posted: May 21, 2024
Category: Area Industries
Part of a series of videos hi-lilting manufacturing in Caldwell County, NC. This episode introduces one of our oldest manufacturers, Bernhardt Furniture. Caldwell County has been know as a furniture manufacturing center for over 100 years and Bernhardt is our largest employer in this sector.
Posted: September 11, 2023
Category: Area Industries
Caseworx made custom cabinet for the Caldwell County Commerce Center
Posted: July 12, 2023
Category: Government
Caldwell County Board of Commissioners receive an update of activities at the Economic Developemnt department as well as the Economic Development Stratigic Plan for board approval. It was approved unanimously.
Posted: September 12, 2023
Category: Transportation
This morning's EDAC (Economic Development Advisor Committee) meeting was hosted by Foothills Regional Airport - Thank You!. After the meeting everyone was given a tour of the airport. Another great asset that makes Caldwell County such a great place to live in and do business. Here is a little example of what they saw.
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Posted: September 29, 2023
Category: Community
On September 28th the Caldwell County Commerce Center celebrated a 30 year anniversary. Throughout 2023 the facility has gone through a complete renovation and this celebration is a thank you to all who helped during the process. Also this marked the retirement of Bobby White, a 52 year employee who was awarded membership in the Longleaf Pine society at this event.
Posted: September 22, 2023
Category: Area Industries
The changes keep coming at the Caldwell County Commerce Center. This time it is courtesy of Hammary/Kincaid/La-Z-Boy, local furniture manufacturers. The quality workmanship of the new sofa, chair and tables will be showcased to future visitors at Caldwell County Economic Development for years to come! Thank you for the wonderful contribution to our office.
Posted: September 6, 2023
Category: Economic Development Partners
Posted: August 28, 2023
Category: Area Industries
McCreary Modern, manufacturing for Crate & Barrel.
Posted: August 8, 2023
Category: Area Industries
Today, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, Caldwell County leaders, and City of Lenoir officials joined the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of Wild Fork Foods, a division of JBS. The new two-story 80,000-square-foot facility houses one of the largest production tunnel freezers ever built and will produce single serve, frozen proteins. Since 2014, Caldwell County has partnered with JBS on several job creation projects. Wild Forks sales are mostly online at wildforkfoods.com with a few retail locations in Florida. https://jbsfoodsgroup.com/
Posted: October 19, 2023
Category: Government
Executive Director Ashley Bolick presents the Caldwell County Economic Development strategic plan to the Lenoir City Council
Posted: April 12, 2024
Category: Economic Development Partners
Ted Abernathy, founder and managing partner for Economic Leadership was the keynote speaker at a recent Industry Appreciation Luncheon, sponsored by Caldwell County Economic Development. The emphasis of his address was the trends in the recent economy of the country, state and in particular Caldwell County. Mr. Abernathy presented details about the recent past and what might be in the near future.
Posted: November 7, 2023
Category: Workforce Resources
If you missed our 30 year re-dedication celebration back on Sept. 28th don't worry. We have put together a little video tour of our newly renovated facility. We are so thankful to the many local organizations that assisted in the make-over and the wonderful contributions from so many of our local manufacturers. Stop in and see us in person if you have the opportunity, the coffee is always hot and the smiles are heart-felt.
Posted: November 30, 2023
Category: Area Industries
Caldwell County Workforce Wednesday, a partnership with the Caldwell County School system and Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and Caldwell County Economic Development, visited Shurtape Technologies, located in Hudson, NC. Here is a short glimpse of what we saw and learned during our visit. The educators involved in this program can go back to the classroom and share with their students the opportunities available in our community. We hope you enjoy our tour of Shurtape Technologies (makers of Duct Tape and packaging tap).
Posted: December 1, 2023
Category: Area Industries
Caldwell County Workforce Wednesday, a partnership with the Caldwell County School system, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and Caldwell County Economic Development, visited JBS and CCC&TI's Broyhill Center for Advanced Technologies. Here is a short glimpse of what we saw and learned during our visit. The educators involved in this program can go back to the classroom and share with their students the opportunities available in our community. We hope you enjoy our tour of these facilities and a special thanks to MDI for an update on the automation changes going on at their plant in southern Caldwell County.
CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.
Life in Caldwell County can be full of adventure. Spend the day exploring parks, mountains, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and biking.
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.
Powered by an economy that has hit its stride and turbocharged by a track record of innovation, Caldwell County is the best of NC.
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.
Move right into one of our existing manufacturing buildings. The infrastructure is in place and a trained workforce is ready.
NC has increased production of renewables by nearly 52%, double the average of all 50 states
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.
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%.
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.
Whether we’re celebrating art, butterflies, blackberries, BBQ or wine, the calendar is full of Southern charm.