About

Shaping the future of economic prosperity in Wilkes County.

Since our establishment, we’ve been at the forefront of fostering growth and prosperity in the Wilkes County region. Our dedicated team is passionately committed to driving economic advancement by collaborating with businesses, entrepreneurs, and the community. With a clear focus on strategic initiatives, business expansion, and workforce development, we aim to create a thriving ecosystem that not only attracts investment but also nurtures local talent.

Our Mission

To facilitate the creation of new jobs and capital investment in Wilkes County, through the retention and expansion of existing businesses, recruitment of new businesses along with real estate development for growth in Wilkes County.

Our Services

Our team is equipped with the knowledge and experience to support a variety of business needs.

Site Selection: Our team works with new and expanding companies to identify potential properties in Wilkes County, NC that will meet their needs.
Community Tours: We welcome the opportunity to show companies what our community has to offer and will customize each tour based on the company’s individual needs.
Industry Connections: Through our robust network of partners, we can connect companies with all of the appropriate entities and resources that a company needs to be successful.
Talent Attraction: We offer companies valuable, unique, and creative talent attraction tools to ensure that their talent pipeline is sustainable and successful.
Research Reports: Our team can provide companies with the most updated data and analysis on demographics, industries, occupations, wages, and more.
Existing Business Support: After a company locates their operations to Wilkes County, our team provides ongoing support and continuous engagement.

Dedicated. Determined. Available. These folks care about our community and their entire professional lives are devoted to helping Wilkes County be a better place to live and work.

— Wilkes County Citizen

Our Partners

At Wilkes EDC, we believe in the power of partnerships and innovation to shape a vibrant economy that benefits all residents. Browse our resource partners to learn more.

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