Cabarrus Economic Development
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06/12/2026
Community leaders, partners, and company officials recently gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Custom Flavors' new Concord facility, marking an exciting milestone for the growing food manufacturing sector in Cabarrus County.
The California-based flavor solutions company announced its plans in December 2024 to invest $7.75 million and create 42 new jobs through its first East Coast production facility. Learn more about the original announcement and the impact this investment will have on our community: https://concordnc.gov/Services/Community/News/ID/294/Custom-Flavors-bringing-over-$7-million-investment-to-City-of-Concord
🏆 Exciting news! The Made in Cabarrus docuseries has been recognized with multiple honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards, earning a Silver Telly Award for Online Series – Non-Scripted and a Bronze Telly Award for Manufacturing & Industrial content.
The Telly Awards are among the world's premier competitions recognizing excellence in video and television content across all screens. This year's competition attracted more than 13,000 entries from around the globe.
This recognition belongs to the incredible manufacturers who opened their doors and shared their stories with us: Complete Design & Packaging, Corning Incorporated, Ketchie Inc., Eli Lilly and Company, and Safewaze. Thank you for showcasing the innovation, talent, and opportunities that make manufacturing such a vital part of Cabarrus County's economy and community.
We also want to recognize the organizations featured in our Future of Manufacturing episode for their commitment to developing the next generation of talent. Thank you to the Cabarrus Chamber, Kannapolis City Schools & Technical Education (CTE), the North Carolina Manufacturing Institute, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College for helping create pathways that connect students and job seekers to rewarding careers in manufacturing.
A special thank you to our project partners, Dillon Mangum and Garrett Price (Market Street Studios) and Lisa Perry (Perry Productions), whose creative vision helped bring these stories to life, and to Lilly for sponsoring this important initiative. We also thank Steve Steinbacher for his voice over contribution and to former EDC employees Page Castrodale and Stephanie Burleson for their leadership on the project.
At its core, Made in Cabarrus is about the people behind the products—the individuals building rewarding careers, driving innovation, and strengthening our community every day. We are honored that their stories have received international recognition.
Watch the award-winning five episode docuseries and learn more about manufacturing in Cabarrus County: https://lnkd.in/e_H5KUY2
Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/eXQVjurK
Silver Award listing: https://lnkd.in/eShJzbWH
Bronze Award listing: https://lnkd.in/eg2PTgMA
06/08/2026
Exciting news for Corning, Amazon, and Cabarrus County!
Today Amazon.com announced a multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning to expand U.S. fiber optic manufacturing and power its growing U.S. data center infrastructure.
The investment will create 1,000 advanced manufacturing jobs across North Carolina, support hundreds of construction roles, and establish a new workforce development program.
This builds on Amazon’s ongoing investment in the state, totaling more than $20 billion and more than 26,000 jobs. http://ms.spr.ly/6185v5RWB
04/01/2026
Our first Investor Quarterly kicked off last week in the Town of Harrisburg, NC!
We were especially excited to gather at Hot Tuna, one of Harrisburg’s newest and most talked-about spots, while welcoming our new EDC President Gretchen Carson and connecting with our investors.
đź“Ť Why Harrisburg?
It’s one of Cabarrus County’s fastest-growing communities—and for good reason:
✨ Highly Educated Workforce
• 97% of residents hold a high school diploma or higher
• 50% have a bachelor’s degree or above
🚀 Entrepreneurial Energy
• Strong support system with access to mentorship, incubators, and networking
• Growth across tech, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and more
đźš— Strategic Location
• Convenient access to I-485 and I-85
• Seamless connectivity to Charlotte and the broader region
🏗️ Opportunity Ahead: Morehead West
• 450+ acres positioned for industrial development
• Designed to drive economic growth and support regional assets like Charlotte Motor Speedway and UNC Charlotte
We’re excited to continue this journey—bringing our Investor Quarterly to communities across Cabarrus County and spotlighting the places driving our region forward.
Learn more about the Morehead West project: properties.zoomprospector.com/NORTHCAROLINA/property/Morehead-Road-Harrisburg-NC--Harrisburg-North-Carolina/92F4EBFE-51EF-4093-BDFE-18BAF94C6ABD
Visit Hot Tuna: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575816174955
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