Mecklenburg County recognizes the value existing businesses bring to our community by providing jobs and capital investments. The Existing Industry Program provides support and resources to the employers of Mecklenburg County.
Mission: To proactively connect 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.
The Existing Industry program provides services and support to businesses in the following areas:
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Expansion & Growth
- Building and site identification
- Infrastructure and utility upgrades
- Assistance with permitting and zoning
- Grant funding assistance
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Workforce and Training
- Sourcing supply chain connections, locally and regionally
- ISO certification assistance
- Six Sigma & lean training resources
- International trade assistance
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Utilities, Infrastructure & Transportation
- Rail assistance and rail infrastructure grants
- Accessing lighting, HVAC, industrial equipment rebates
- Assistance with water, wastewater and storm water
concerns - Connection to State programs for environmental concerns, brownfields and more
Contact: Clay AndrewsProgram Manager
Email: william.andrews@mecknc.gov
Phone: 980-301-3658
2018 Program Highlights
"Simply put, the support and guidance provided by the Existing Industry Program Manager, Gretchen Carson, is world class."
- Grant A. Adams, Director of Strategic Projects US Bottlers Machinery Company
Past Webinars & Videos
Re-Entry Workforce Webinar Part 2 (June 10, 2021)
Re-Entry Workforce Webinar (May 25, 2021)