Catawba Offers 10 Great Reasons To Live, Work In Region
Published May 27, 2009
1. Center of a 360,000-Population MSA
Catawba County possesses a diverse economy, with strong retail and manufacturing sectors. Outlook Americas ranked three Catawba County municipalities in the top five Best Manufacturing Small Towns in the Country, and Southern Business and Development ranked Hickory third in its small markets category for Top Deals and Hot Markets.
2. Accessibility
Catawba County’s proximity to major interstates makes it a top choice for business. Interstate 40 runs through the county, and Interstates 85 and 77 are easily accessible.
3. Low Cost of Living
Catawba County boasts low costs for living and doing business. MSNBC has recognized Hickory as the 14th Hottest Housing Market in the Nation, while Forbes magazine ranked Hickory as third in the nation for lowest business costs.
4. Quality Workforce Training
The region offers top education and workforce training institutes, including Appalachian State University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, the North Carolina Center for Engineering Technologies and Catawba Valley Community College.
5. Location
Catawba County is located within one hour of Charlotte; Asheville lies less than an hour and a half to the west; Winston-Salem and Greensboro lie less than an hour and a half to the east.
6. Quality of Life
Hickory was named the 10th Best Place to Live and Raise a Family by Reader’s Digest and the Eighth Best City in the State for its quality of life by Business North Carolina.
The county boasts extensive and affordable retail developments, scenic beauty, arts and cultural destinations, and restaurants.
7. Scenic Beauty
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Catawba County offers vast open spaces, lakes, parks and rivers.
8. Hospitality
City, county and economic development officials actively work together to address the needs of relocating businesses.
9. Shopping
Catawba County is a retail shopping destination for the entire region. Its furniture showrooms draw shoppers from around the world.
10. An Ideal Climate
The climate is consistently mild, with an average year-round temperature of 68.8 degrees.
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