Nestled on the mountain slopes and in the foothills of Western North Carolina, Caldwell County offers an exceptional quality of life.  One of four counties in the Greater Hickory Metro area, Caldwell’s central location provides access to a full range of amenities and conveniences of city life.  Within its boundaries are more than 49,000 acres of public lands, including the federally designated Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River.  With an experienced workforce well-trained in manufacturing, Caldwell County can provide location, incentives and personnel for new industry start-ups, relocations or expansions.  With an abundance of natural beauty and its access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Parkway, the county is well-positioned for service and retail ventures. 

In 2008, Caldwell 20/20 initiated a process to assess its existing economic development strategy and develop an implementation plan to ensure that Caldwell County is in the best position for future community economic development success.  This website provides information on all aspects of this process and also enables interested local and regional stakeholders to follow the progress of – and comment on –the development of Caldwell County’s strategy.