Around the County: An Intern’s Perspective on Workforce

Written on August 15, 2024.

My biggest takeaway from my tour and conversations with Perdue and Artisan Ice—besides admiring the tasty chicken nuggets and stunning ice sculptures—was their shared concern for...

Calling All Businesses: 2024 Cabarrus County Career Connections Day

Written on February 21, 2024.

The Chamber announced the date for this year’s Cabarrus County Career Connections (C4) Day, and your business is invited to participate! The Chamber shared the following...

Avelo Airlines Announces Exclusive Nonstop Service from Charlotte / Concord to Southern Connecticut

Written on February 6, 2024.

Introductory low one-way fares between Concord and New Haven start at $62 Avelo Airlines announced today exclusive nonstop service between Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA),...

Atlantic Fish Co. Secures Funding from North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Written on February 2, 2024.

Atlantic Fish Co., an innovative developer of cultivated seafood targeting carbon-intensive, overfished species, has secured a $100,000 Small Business Research loan through the...

Exploring Economic Development Strategies: Lessons from San Antonio for Cabarrus County’s Growth

Written on November 6, 2023.

Cabarrus EDC staff, board members, investors, and partners traveled to San Antonio, TX in October to meet with economic development leaders and gain valuable insights on successful...

CCS Seeks Business Leaders for STEM Partner Program

Written on August 15, 2023.

The STEM program at Cabarrus County Schools is seeking new business/community partners to work with students and teachers to strengthen the community connections of their program. The...

Concord, NC Named on Livability.com’s Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

Written on June 27, 2023.

Livability.com announces the release of its 10th annual Top 100 Best Places to Live list celebrating the best small and mid-sized communities across the U.S. The list is based on...

GM Defense Names Hendrick Motorsports 2022 Supplier of the Year

Written on April 25, 2023.

GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), has awarded Hendrick Motorsports with its 2022 Supplier of the Year distinction. The Supplier of the Year award recognizes global...

Behind-the-Scenes at the GM Motorsports Technical Center

Written on April 3, 2023.

In June of 2021, General Motors broke ground on a new Technical Center, located on the Hendrick Motorsports campus in Concord. Born out of a partnership with Hendrick Motorsports,...

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport Fueling Record Economic Growth and Opportunity in Concord and Cabarrus County

Written on February 2, 2023.

The City of Concord, long known for its high-performance living and world-class motorsports, has quickly become one of the region’s most desirable places to live and work. Concord...

Child Care Subsidy Study Needs Local Input

Written on December 2, 2022.

The American Institutes for Research is conducting a child care subsidy study to recommend the development of a new model for setting subsidy rates in North Carolina. As part of...

An Open Letter to the Voters of Concord

Written on November 2, 2022.

The Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (Cabarrus EDC) makes a measurable impact on individuals and families through program partnerships for local start-ups, support of existing...

New Development Coming to Kannapolis

Written on September 27, 2022.

(Insite Properties Projects $500 Million in Private Investment) During the last decade, the Kannapolis City Council has been bold and visionary as it worked to position our City...

Construction to Begin on State-of-the-Art NASCAR Productions Facility

Written on August 10, 2022.

58,000 Square-Foot Facility to be Built Adjacent to NASCAR R&D Center in Concord, N.C. Significant Investments in Infrastructure & Technology Will Enhance Live Event...

Ketchie, Inc. Celebrates 75th Year of Precision Machining Solutions in Concord, NC

Written on July 20, 2022.

Creating a positive impact in people’s lives through relationship, products, and services. Ketchie, Inc., a precision machine shop located in Concord, North Carolina, celebrated...

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