our advantages
See what makes Lake Norman unique
BUSINESS
CLIMATE
North Carolina is a Right-to-Work state with a corporate tax rate that is the lowest in the nation at 3%, as of January 2017. In 2015 Site Selection magazine named NC the most competitive state for Economic Development.
TALENT
ATTRACTION
Lake Norman has a total population of 95,806, and is home to hundreds of office and manufacturing companies. With a median age of 34, the population is young and educated.
LAKE
LIFESTYLE
Lake Norman is the largest man-made lake in North Carolina with 520 miles of shoreline. The area's mild, four season climate makes for perfect year-round fun!
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport has 730 daily departures and offers direct non-stop flights to 166 destinations.
about lned
Lake Norman Economic Development is responsible for the development and implementation of the economic development strategy for the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, and the Lake Norman region. These strategies will result in improving the quality of life for the region’s residents through the expansion of the tax base by attracting new capital investment and creating new, highly skilled jobs for the region's residents.
Residents with a High School Diploma
Residents with a Bachelors Degree
Labor Force Participation Rate (16+ years old)
Average Town Population Growth from 2010 - 2016
Fast Facts
Fortune 500 Companies within the Charlotte Metro Region
Median Age of Lake Norman workers
Miles of Shoreline on Lake Norman
Daily Airport Depatures at Charlotte Douglas
Investors
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Latest News
Carolina BioOncology, a cancer research clinic, is expanding its headquarters in Huntersville by 10,000 square feet. Located in The Park-Huntersville, Carolina BioOncology will invest $250,000 to upfit the acquired space for future cleanroom and lab space expansion.
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Lake Norman Economic Development launched AscendLKN, a workforce campaign focused on educating the Lake Norman community on various career pathways.
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Pester Pac Automation, a packaging company for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry, is relocating its New Jersey facility to Huntersville.
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