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From mega to certified shovel-ready, a wide selection of sites are available for you to explore.

Explore Ready-to-Build Sites in North Carolina

North Carolina offers businesses a large inventory of ready-to-build sites for expansion or relocation, including megasites, certified shovel-ready properties, and strategically located developments across three distinct regions. Businesses can explore available sites through EDPNC’s comprehensive site selection tools, compare North Carolina’s advantages against other states, and receive personalized assistance from dedicated business recruitment managers. The state’s three regions—Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain—each offer unique advantages including skilled workforces, superior infrastructure, top universities, and exceptional quality of life. The EDPNC provides complete site selection support to help companies find the perfect location to establish or grow their operations in North Carolina.

Find Your Site and Move On It

North Carolina has a large inventory of ready-to-build sites that are perfect for expanding or relocating your business. Explore our available sites and locations below.

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State by State Comparison

See how other states measure up to North Carolina’s workforce, business climate, and more.

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Megasites

North Carolina is home to six strategically-located land developments perfect for promoting the growth of your business.

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Certified Sites Programs

Since 2001, North Carolina has offered an official Certified Sites program to provide a statewide inventory of industrial sites that have undergone a rigorous prequalification process. These sites are “shovel ready” for immediate development and meet a consistent set of standards.

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Explore Regions

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Mountains

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.

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Piedmont

North Carolina’s Piedmont region is the heart of the state for more reasons than its location. Top universities, hubs for international travel, and corporate headquarters all contribute to that title.

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Coastal Plain

North Carolina’s Coastal Plain region has the infrastructure, talent pool, and quality of life that your company needs to help it rise to the top.

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FAQs

What is a megasite?

A megasite is a large parcel of developable land that is considered “shovel-ready” and can quickly break ground on large industrial operations.

North Carolina’s multiple strategically located megasites offer advanced manufacturers the perfect opportunity to grow with the lowest corporate income tax in the US, an abundance of skilled workers, and convenient access to major markets, consumers, and suppliers.

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How do I find available sites in North Carolina?

Finding the perfect site in North Carolina is easy with the EDPNC. Search our comprehensive database of available properties on our site selection website. Our interactive search tools allow you to filter by property size, building specifications, transportation access, utility infrastructure, and proximity to workforce and suppliers.

Contact our team to learn more about site options and schedule a site visit.

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How does North Carolina compare to other states for business growth?

North Carolina consistently ranks among the top states in the US for business growth and competitiveness thanks to its strong economy, talented workforce, and pro-business environment. Fueled by recognition as the Top State for Business (CNBC, 2022, 2023, 2025) and home to the top workforce in the nation (Site Selection, 2026), North Carolina is widely viewed as a leading state for business expansion, investment, and long-term economic development compared with most other states across the country. Check out our state comparison to get a side-by-side view of North Carolina and other states.

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