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 MoreIncentive policies are essential tools for driving economic growth and revitalization, especially in more rural developing regions such as Henderson County. These policies, which often include tax incentives, grants, and subsidies, are designed to attract businesses to our region. What are incentive policies and why are they so important for our community? Incentive policies are ...read more
Over 100 members, manufacturers, and elected officials joined us on May 14th for the annual Forum. Taking the stage was Jennifer Pharr Davis. Davis, a native of Henderson County, shared how her time breaking hiking records on the Appalachian Trail can be applied to business. Davis shared that she feels fortunate that her hometown of ...read more
The Partnership held its regular Spring Investors Update event on April 9th at Sierra Nevada – featuring a discussion about electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and professional & technical services in our county. The Partnership offers two Investor Update Events per year for the organization’s top level investors. Crystal Morphis, Founder and CEO of Creative Economic Development Consulting traveled west ...read more
At the February Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development Board of Directors meeting, Troy Wilson, District Engineer with NC Department of Transportation gave a short update about ongoing projects in our county and overall changes at NCDOT. You can always view active projects online. Of note for our industry partners, a few key projects were mentioned: ...read more
