North Carolina helps lead the nation in offering business the incentives, labor and friendly environment to be successful. Stanly County boasts a low tax rate, substantial economic development incentives for new or expanding businesses, and a strong "right to work" philosophy. As such, Stanly County presents a truly business-friendly and productive environment for corporate relocation or expansion. And life after work is fantastic, with more than 10,000 acres of lakes, 175 miles of shoreline, the nation's oldest mountain range and the Charlotte Metro area for additional activities. All this, with the big-city amenities of Charlotte just a short drive away. Stanly County is a wonderful place to work and live. Learn More Here

Business Climate

Companies looking to relocate to Stanly County enjoy a low tax rate and a strong economic aid package that includes low interest rates for renovations and equipment as well as a tax credit for every newly created job. Businesses with an eye on growth and expansion also appreciate the abundance of affordable greenfield and industrial sites. Learn More Here

Work Force

Successful business can only prosper with skilled workers. Fortunately, Stanly County boasts the largest available workforce in the region. And because of a virtually non-existent unionization rate, Stanly County's business community is grounded in a foundation of hard work and free enterprise. Learn More Here

Transportation

With over 54 percent of the US population living within a 650-mile radius of Charlotte, the region is America's fifth largest trading area. When it comes to transportation, there is nothing the state or Stanly County doesn't offer. Learn More Here

Industry Directory

Stanly County has attracted a range of businesses - from manufacturers of power transmission components and hydraulic hoses to textiles and aircraft parts and equipment. Stanly County continues to climb in popularity as an attractive place for business and economic diversity.
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Quality of Life

Unlike other communities its size, Stanly County boasts good restaurants, schools, recreational opportunities (water sports and some of the best golf in the state) as well as neighborhoods to suit anyone's taste. Residents appreciate living in a small community where the standard of living is high, but access to metropolitan Charlotte - home of the NFL Panthers - is less than an hour away. Learn More Here