Author: Brian Perry

Have you ever had photos taken in a photobooth or at a photo ID kiosk? What about photos printed by a professional photographer? While many of us don’t think about how our photos...

On June 2, Cabarrus Economic Development attended a drone launch at Novant Health’s Emergency Drone Fulfillment Center in Kannapolis. Novant Health’s partnership with...

Just a few months ago, Cabarrus County’s unemployment rate was at an all-time low. Our citizens were thriving in their jobs and businesses were growing. Today, thanks to a global...

The City of Kannapolis is in the midst of investing $113 million on its Downtown Revitalization Project. The city kicked off the project in 2015 as they purchased the entire downtown...

Go BOLD was created by the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as an awareness campaign to attract more women into manufacturing jobs in Cabarrus County. It promotes...

Sometimes careers call to us at a young age. We’re presented with an opportunity or a mentor and suddenly our path is clear. Other times, it takes a few tries to find where...

Similar to companies throughout Cabarrus County who pivoted to provide medical supplies to the community, including Hydromer, Inc. and Hem Mills, two local Huntersville manufacturers...

In celebration of 2020 Economic Development Week, we want to highlight one of our newest and most exciting economic development programs: Grow Cabarrus. Launched in December...

GoldenHome International, one of the world’s leading residential cabinet makers, today announced plans to establish its North American headquarters in Concord, North Carolina. The...

As American COVID-19 cases rise, so does the demand for medical supplies. Small businesses are switching up their models in a fight to survive during the coronavirus crisis —...

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation presents its Go Bold initiative, which promotes women in manufacturing careers. This 4-part article...

Locally-Based Operation to Bring Investment in Jobs, Growth Opportunities Allegiant Travel Company today announced plans to establish a base of operations at Concord-Padgett...

The manufacturing industry has been around for centuries. Despite every technological advancement, every declaration of its demise, and every question about what comes next,...

In September 2019, we announced Carvana’s plans to locate a new inspection and reconditioning facility in Cabarrus County, providing Cabarrus County with an investment of $35...

Reynolds Group Holdings and General Motors have both announced plans to expand in Cabarrus County in 2020. Both facilities will be located off of I-85 and provide quick access to...