The light rail moving through a newly redeveloped community.

Office of Economic Development

Working together for success is our business.

    Mecklenburg County enjoys one of the most robust economies in the nation. The Office of Economic Development is the lead organization responsible for recruiting and retaining businesses, stimulating small business vitality and promoting Mecklenburg County. It has accomplished this through partnerships with business resource providers and community organizations as well as the seven communities that comprise Mecklenburg County.

    Service Areas

    EconoMeck Updates

    21.3% Growth

    From 2010-2020. That's 195,854 new residents!

    211,239

    US Census projected population growth for 2020-2030

    1.1M

    Population of Mecklenburg County, which makes it the 2nd most populous county in North Carolina.

    Tools & Resources

    • Charlotte Open for Business

      Explore why Charlotte is the ideal place to locate a business, attract top talent and succeed for the long-term.

    • Charlotte Center City Partners

      Envisions and activates strategies and actions to assure Charlotte Center City is a welcoming and equitable, economically vibrant, culturally rich, and beloved place for all. 

    • Charlotte Regional Business Alliance

      Collaborate to promote and advance the Charlotte Region, creating opportunity, economic growth, and prosperity for all.

    • Economic Development Partnership of NC (EDPNC)

      Recruiting new businesses to the state, supporting the needs of existing businesses, connecting exporters to global customers, helping small business owners get their start, and attracting tourists and visitors from all over the world.

    • University City Partners

      University City Partners (UCP) is a nonprofit organization that invests resources to shape public spaces and plans for a better-built environment that influences the way we live, work, play and learn in University City. 

    • Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce

      Supports, serves and strengthens the Charlotte area through networking, education, and providing resources that affect small businesses.

    • Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce

      Serves as the regional business hub and connector of the business communities serving Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver and Troutman.

    • Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce

      Promotes and collaborates with businesses in Mint Hill to cultivate a growing and connected community. 

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