Author: Brian Perry

North Carolina Rises Through the Ranks in 2021

Written on May 11, 2021.

North Carolina is rising through the ranks and becoming more competitive than ever. This is largely due to the state and local economic development efforts taking place over the...

Grow Cabarrus Offers More Support to Local Manufacturers

Written on April 13, 2021.

The Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (Cabarrus EDC) announced the continuation of its economic gardening program, Grow Cabarrus, in an exciting partnership with the State...

Kannapolis Downtown Revitalization Momentum Continues

Written on March 26, 2021.

The City of Kannapolis is blossoming as small businesses move into the recently renovated spaces surrounding downtown and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers prepare for their first season...

The Cabarrus Center Opens in Downtown Concord

Written on March 11, 2021.

Flywheel to Host Tours for Meeting Space, Private Offices, and Memberships After months of planning and construction, the Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship...

Free Small Business Ergonomics Training Offered by NC State

Written on March 9, 2021.

The Ergonomics Center at NC State University is offering FREE ergonomics training for small businesses (250 employees or fewer) with warehouses in our region. Employee training...

Charlotte Area Business Owners Sought by SBA for Class of 2021 Emerging Leaders Program

Written on March 1, 2021.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) North Carolina District Office is seeking 18-20 Charlotte metro area business owners to apply for the next SBA Emerging Leaders class....

NC IDEA Announces Opening Date of Spring 2021 Grants Cycle

Written on January 22, 2021.

Whether you have just launched a startup or are looking to grow and scale your company, NC IDEA has resources that can help in the success of your journey when and where you need...

Cabarrus EDC to Co-Host Stream 2021, A Virtual B2B Expo for Manufacturers Across the Region

Written on January 18, 2021.

Cabarrus Economic Development (Cabarrus EDC), along with economic development organizations from 15 other Charlotte area counties, is proud to present Stream 2021 (February...

North Carolina Earns Magazine’s Top Honor, ‘2020 State of the Year’

Written on January 6, 2021.

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina has been named 2020 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine, a title that recognizes the state’s success in winning projects that create...

Paycheck Protection Program Updates

Written on January 5, 2021.

[Originally shared by The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus on January 5, 2021] At the end of December 2020, Congress passed and the President signed a COVID relief bill...

Page Castrodale Selected as New Cabarrus EDC Executive Director

Written on December 8, 2020.

The Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (Cabarrus EDC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the conclusion of its national search for a new Executive Director. After...

The Flywheel Coworking Model Will Take Flight at the Cabarrus Center

Written on December 7, 2020.

>> Featured in the Independent Tribune on 12/6/2020. Small businesses, startups, entrepreneurs, and more will soon have access to a variety of exciting benefits with Concord’s...

Site Selection Ranks Georgia and North Carolina The Top State Business Climates for 2020

Written on November 17, 2020.

Site Selection magazine has named Georgia and North Carolina as the states with the Top Business Climates in the U.S. This is Georgia’s eighth consecutive first place finish...

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance named “Best in Class” Economic Development Group

Written on October 27, 2020.

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (CLT Alliance) is viewed as one of the top regional economic development organizations across the country, according to a new survey of...

Business Recruitment During COVID-19

Written on October 26, 2020.

How EDCs Are Adapting in a Virtual World Originally featured in the Independent Tribune on October 25, 2020 One of the most important goals for any economic development...

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.