Local Startups
More individuals and families are pursuing their dreams by starting their own business than at any time in our history, and we support programs that educate and mentor local startups to help them succeed.
Existing Businesses
We help existing business thrive and grow bycollaboratively solving problems and removing barriers so that they can support our people through community investment and employment.
New Industry
We assist new industry with site selection for relocation and expansion in Cabarrus County, workforce research and government navigation to diversify the tax base and grow the wages of our workers.
A Hub of Collaboration, Making Real Economic Impact
The vision for the Cabarrus Center began taking shape in 2020, when the Cabarrus EDC partnered with Flywheel Coworking to transform the historic Cabarrus Savings Bank building into a modern workspace and resource hub for entrepreneurs in the heart of Downtown Concord.
Racing Skills Reimagined
Hendrick Motorsports has long been synonymous with speed, precision, and NASCAR excellence. But in recent years, the Concord-based company has evolved far beyond the racetrack.
A bold pivot into advanced manufacturing — particularly in the defense sector — has not only preserved jobs but created new opportunities, elevated workforce capabilities, and fueled innovation in Cabarrus County.
“The Cabarrus EDC is instrumental in aligning community goals with those of the private sector. Its leadership has positioned Cabarrus County as a front runner in economic development. Thank you for your partnership with BGE and dedication to economic growth in our area!”
– Daniel Warwick, Sr. Project Manager, BGE, Inc.
“The partnerships we have between public, private and non-profit sectors are all extremely positive. Leaders on both sides are excited to work together, and they do it very well. Concord is a great place to live and work, and Lilly strives to make communities where we live and work better places, and for a community like Concord, this isn’t hard to do.”
– Rebecca Hammel, Sr. Director HR, Concord Lilly Manufacturing Site
“After searching at length without success for additional industrial space I contacted the Cabarrus EDC. I explained to Samantha Grass what I needed and she informed me of a 98,450 sq/ft building that was unoccupied, not on the market, but could be bought. It was perfect for what we needed and we closed in January. Thanks to Samantha and the Cabarrus EDC team, we are able to grow and add jobs in our home city/county.”
– Michael D. Biggers, Charlotte Wire & Cable Company Inc.
Made in Cabarrus Docuseries
The Made in Cabarrus Docuseries is a five-episode video series that introduces and connects five manufacturing companies that operate in Cabarrus County: Complete Design and Packaging, Corning, Ketchie, Lilly, and Safewaze. While each featured company is unique and different in size, scope, and personnel, there are unifying concepts that unite them all. Each episode in this series focuses on a different theme that they all share.
