Where Ingenuity and Authenticity Intersect
Strategically positioned between opportunity and originality, Cleveland County, N.C. offers a gateway to Charlotte and Atlanta. The region beckons pioneers spanning industry and innovation, attracting individuals seeking a small-town quality of life with big-city benefits located just a short distance away. Movers, shakers, entrepreneurs and makers reap the rewards of operating in Cleveland County, where pro-business meets progress.
Transportation
Cleveland County gives businesses a geographical advantage with easy access to global markets via nearby airports, rail and port facilities.
Eastern Seaboard
Located mid-way between New York City and Miami, and just a short drive from the Southeast’s growing metropolitan hubs, Cleveland County’s location near the country’s Eastern Seaboard allows distributors to easily reach the U.S. market and beyond.
Sites & Properties
Cleveland County offers a wide variety of buildings sites, from shovel-ready to turnkey, for your industrial or commercial business operations.
Educational Institutions
Cleveland County’s higher education assets support a skilled and growing workforce to support new and expanding business.
Communities
Cleveland County is comprised of a plethora of towns and cities in which business and residents are proud to call home.
Tools & Resources

Success Story
Clearwater Paper
When it came time to expand, Clearwater Paper chose Cleveland County, NC not just once but twice. Read More