Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 12

163 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 12 Located in the sweet spot between the City of Charlotte and the rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lincoln County, North Carolina offers the best of both worlds – a slow- paced, low-stress lifestyle with big-city amenities less than an hour’s drive away. With more than 30 listings on the National Register of Historic Places, including five historic districts in two communities, Lincoln County proudly honors its past while embracing the future. Indeed, commerce, culture, and community converge at the center of Lincoln County in the City of Lincolnton. Here, a thriving historic Main Street, scrumptious eats, and abundant creative energy offer a satisfying sense of place. Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the many shops and restaurants in Lincolnton’s historic downtown and the other unique attractions here. Walk the Rail Trail, Lincolnton’s bustling 1.6 mile “linear park” part of the Carolina Thread Trail along the historic railroad corridor. The scenic stroll winds through downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, connecting anchoring parks, and highlighting imaginative “selfie” murals and historic homes. Outdoor enthusiasts can find solitude in the mountains nearby or at the warm sunny beaches of the Atlantic Ocean within a short drive. Closer to home, there’s something for everyone on a trail, at a park, or on neighboring beautiful Lake Norman, the largest freshwater lake in the state. Lincoln County residents enjoy a cost of living below the national average with low taxes and affordable housing and utilities. Schools are among the best in the state with high graduation rates and low student-to-teacher ratios. High schools are providing award- winning technology and vocational education programs to prepare students to enter the workforce as soon as they graduate and a college preparation curriculum for those who want to continue their education. Many graduates enroll at nearby Gaston College or enter one of North Carolina’s other highly ranked community colleges or universities. Once known for furniture and textile manufacturing, Lincoln County is home to diverse commercial operations complemented by a focus on advanced manufacturing to provide jobs for our citizens and a desirable quality of life to our community. Lincoln County boasts a rapidly growing population and a strong economy built on a shared vision of prosperity. Our residents like to shop local, and our businesses are proud to invest in the communities that support them. If you’re looking for a welcoming community that feels like home, we’re certain you’ll like it here! ...... For more information, please visit our website www.lincolneda.org Lincoln EDA 502 E. Main Street Lincolnton, NC 28092 www.lincolneda.org E R E P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R N E W B U S I N E S S E S L A C E T O V I S I T F O R C E T O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N A N D A I R P O R T S