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Largest manufacturing workforce in the Southeast & the lowest corporate income tax in the US. No wonder North Carolina is where businesses thrive.
Mountains Region
Mountains Region
Why NC
From its manufacturing potential and talented workforce to its supreme quality of life, North Carolina’s Mountains region is attracting all sorts of business and talent.
77%
Higher Concentration Manufacturing Labor Force than National Avg
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Life’s Better in the Mountains
Residents of this region wake up to scenic mountain views and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, rafting, and skiing. Award-winning restaurants and breweries pair well with a cost of living that’s lower than the national average.
A Legacy of Makers
Western North Carolina has a storied legacy of furniture, textile, and wood product manufacturing. Its furniture workforce, textile workforce, and wood product workforce are 9x, 7x, and 2x more concentrated than the national average, respectively.
A Peak Workforce Pipeline
The western region has 19 colleges and universities supplying companies with a pipeline of technically skilled workers. Over 27,000 students are enrolled in its community colleges, while its three public universities award 7,000 degrees annually.
Manufacturing Companies Are Making the Hike
Companies are taking advantage of the region’s workforce and quality of life. Electric transportation manufacturer, Forza X1, is coming to McDowell County, while Pratt & Whitney and GE Aviation announced major expansions in Asheville.
Companies in Western North Carolina
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Electric-Powered Boat and Motor Manufacturer to Make $10.5M Investment in McDowell County
Forza X1, an electric-powered boat and motor manufacturer, will build a new manufacturing facility in Marion,...
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Pratt & Whitney Selects North Carolina for 800 Job Expansion
Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies Corp. plans to invest approximately $650 million and...
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Workforce Overview
North Carolina pioneered innovation in workforce, from the nation’s first public university to launching the first customized training program.
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