Concord NC

Concord, North Carolina, is the county seat and largest city in Cabarrus County. Concord NC has a growing population, which reached 59,960 in 2004. Located in the center of Cabarrus county, the population and geographic size have more than doubled since 1990. Settled in 1750, Concord was officially named a city in 1792.

Through careful planning, Concord has established the transportation networks that encourage both business and residential expansion in the area. Modern business appreciates the variety of choices available. Concord has easy access to the Interstate, Airports and Railroad connections. Currently a runway expansion project is underway to allow the Concord Regional Airport to accommodate even larger jets and other aircraft. This make Concord Regional Airport a landing place of choice for businesses whose aircraft transport larger payloads requiring larger fuel capabilities.

Concord city leaders recognized the growth potential of their area would have to be carefully controlled. To handle the growth they made many hard decisions in the early years and established strict water, sewer and zoning regulations. This has resulted in Concord having an infrastructure in place that can meet the most demanding needs of the future.

Concord has one of the lowest tax rates of any medium-size city in North Carolina. It is currently only $.43 per $100 evaluation. Concord tax revenue is structured to keep up with the necessary improvements. Currently two percent of the tax revenue is dedicated to projects involving street improvements. Attention to public safety in Concord has included investment in fire stations, manpower and equipment. This investment has resulted in lower fire insurance rates for businesses in Concord.

Concord Business and Neighborhood Services Department helps make relocations to the area hassle-free. A new fast-track permitting process helps new projects move quickly through the system. The City of Concord has also made it a priority to welcome small and medium-sized firms to the area to continue to fulfill its plan of diversity. Big corporations with large numbers of employees are equally courted and welcomed to the area. However, recognizing the competition vying for every new business, Concord does what needs to be done to attract them. Incentives are available for those firms that would make investments of $3M or higher.

Businesses wanting to locate in Concord have a variety of existing building sites and structures to choose from. Whether they want a Downtown location or one that is in the expanding areas along Hwy 49, Concord is the place to make it happen. Concord is also working to increase the land available for development in other sections of the city.

The workforce in the Concord area has many educated and skilled people. Nearby educational institutions include Cabarrus College of Health Sciences, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Johnson and Wales. These institutions help produce employees with skills that can keep up with the ever changing requirements of business.

Concord was recognized as a 2004 All America City. We are proud to state our quality of living is second to none. Homebuyers from all walks of life are attracted to the variety offered in Concord. From quiet, older residential neighborhoods and new suburban housing developments, there is something for everyone.

Concord leaders know that where there are people, there must be Shopping! They were successful in attracting the investors in Concord Mills Mall. It is one of North Carolinas bigger tourist attractions offering area residents unlimited shopping opportunities.

Concord also welcomes motor sports enthusiasts with nearby Lowe's Motor Speedway. Concord helps bring auto racing up close and personal.