Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Henderson County is where businesses and people reach their peak potential. Located halfway between Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC, Henderson County has the small-town feel with big-city amenities. New and expanding businesses have discovered its pro-business climate, strong local economy, and vibrant mountain community are the keys to success. From outdoor recreation to machinery manufacturing to professional services, Henderson County has the robust infrastructure and a diverse, talented workforce to welcome and support growing businesses.
Made in Henderson County was created in 2012 to strengthen connections between local manufacturing businesses, the Henderson County Public School System, and other residents in and around Henderson County. The workforce program tells the story of manufacturing in Henderson County - the products made, and the people who make them. Whether produced by hand or machine, everyone benefits from the investment made and jobs created.
Learn MoreHenderson County, NC – This month brought exciting news for the business community in North Carolina, with the state being highlighted for its success in two national publications. First up, CNBC released its 2022 list of America’s Top States for Business, with North Carolina coming in first place. CNBC used a scoring system based on ...read more
Henderson County, NC – Haynes Wire, located in Mountain Home, has installed a 1-megawatt solar fixed, ground mount array system at its facility to reduce the dependence on nonrenewable energy sources. The facility is a long-time manufacturer in Henderson County and has been providing high-quality, stable jobs to Henderson County residents for over twenty years. ...read more
The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development is pleased to announce the addition of two new team members: Emily Martin (left) and Blake Moyer (right). A familiar face to economic development in North Carolina, Emily Crowley Martin, will be starting as the Director of Business Development effective April 1st. In her role, Emily will be responsible ...read more
Fletcher, NC – Rinehart Racing, the world leader in performance exhaust systems for Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles, announces the acquisition of a 60-acre industrial complex facility and campus from BorgWarner Thermal Systems in Fletcher, NC. Rinehart Racing’s subsidiary company, Centurion Capital Investments, LLC, purchased the property from the Michigan-based company and will consolidate its current two ...read more
