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Business Attraction and Retention

We promote economic opportunity and stability for businesses both new and old.

It is essential to retain, attract, and maintain businesses that contribute positively to the local economy. Mecklenburg County leverages public incentives and assistance to attract and retain businesses resulting in the creation of new jobs and investment in the community.

Business Attraction

The County uses grants targeting to high-wage, high-capital investment companies in its efforts to recruit those businesses to Mecklenburg County.
Business Retention

Connecting with manufacturers, headquarters and distribution to understand and respond to local business needs and to retain these companies in the county as they grow and expand.

Providing services and support in the following areas: