Major Private Sector Employers

Caldwell County Top Employers

Company	Industry
Merchants Distributors, Inc.	Wholesale Grocery Distribution
Bernhardt Furniture Company	Manufacturing, Furniture
UNC Health	Health Care
Wal-Mart Associates	Retail Trade
Exela Pharma Sciences	Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals
Fairfield Chair Co.	Manufacturing, Furniture
RPM Wood Finishes Group, Inc.	Manufacturing, Paints, Stains
Skill Creations Inc.	Health Care/Social Assistance
Stallergenes Greer	Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals
Swift Beef/JBS USA	Manufacturing, Food Processing
Sealed Air	Manufacturing, Plastics
United Parcel Service	Transportation/Warehousing
Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care	Health Care/Social Assistance
Foothills Temporary Employment	Temporary Services
Bemis Manufacturing Co.	Manufacturing, Composites
Food Lion	Retail Trade
McCreary Modern	Manufacturing, Furniture
Teijn (Continental Structural Plastics)	Manufacturing, Composites

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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.

Record-Breaking Private Sector Wage Growth

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%.

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

Free Job Training for Qualifying Businesses

CCED works closely with CCC&TI and local manufacturers to meet the workforce needs of employers.

Existing Manufacturing Space Available

Move right into one of our existing manufacturing buildings. The infrastructure is in place and a trained workforce is ready.

Smithsonian Celebrated Sculpture Gardens

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.

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.

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.

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.