Author: Brian Perry

Castrodale Accepts New Position; Cabarrus EDC Board Names an Interim

Written on November 27, 2024.

Brian Hiatt Named Interim Director The Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (Cabarrus EDC) has announced that Executive Director Page Castrodale will step down from her...

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,...

Kimble’s Food by Design Celebrates New Opening in Concord

Written on February 15, 2023.

Kimble’s Food by Design recently hosted an open house of its new Concord fulfillment center. The center serves 40 correctional facilities in North Carolina for commissary services....

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...

Cabarrus EDC to Host Info Session for the Community

Written on January 24, 2023.

Economic Development 101 to be offered at the Cabarrus Center on February 22 The Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation will host its first Economic Development 101 information...

Hendrick Motorsports to Expand Advanced Manufacturing

Written on January 18, 2023.

Company constructing new facility, adding 50+ manufacturing jobs in Concord Hendrick Motorsports is expanding its existing manufacturing operations with the construction of a...

Kannapolis Selected as Top U.S. Location for Corporate Headquarters

Written on December 20, 2022.

The city of Kannapolis has been named one of the top 15 cities in the U.S. for corporate headquarters relocation. The designation was recently released by the Boyd Company and featured...

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