important that not only do you have the acreage and the infrastructure, but you also have a good livability score,” he says. Lexington’s central state location, access to Interstates, proximity to Charlotte and Greensboro airports within 45 minutes to an hour, and connections to seaports and rail infrastructure complete the package. The transformation from furniture manufacturing center to diversified economic hub points to deliberate planning, patient capital investment, and strategic workforce development.As residential construction accelerates and major employers establish operations, Lexington proves mid-sized communities can leverage existing assets while building infrastructure for sustainable growth. The barbecue remains legendary, but the city’s future is now way more than its culinary heritage. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Nucor Steel Lexington www.nucor.com Nucor Steel Lexington, part of Nucor Corporation, North America’s largest steel producer, is Nucor’s third micro mill and is located in Davidson County, NC. The $440 million facility will employ around 180 teammates and has the capacity to produce 430,000 tons of recycled rebar per year, serving construction markets in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic with strategic logistical advantages. 38 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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