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 corporate tax rate among all the southern states at 2.5%, as of January 2019.
TALENT
ATTRACTION
Lake Norman has a total population of 103,880. Our residents have some of the highest education levels in the state, resulting in a population that is educated and well-qualified.
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 175 destinations, including 33 international destinations.
about lned
Lake Norman Economic Development is responsible for improving the quality of life for residents through the expansion of the tax base by attracting new capital investment and creating new, highly skilled jobs for the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville.
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 Headquartered within the Charlotte Region
Median Age of Lake Norman workers
Miles of Shoreline on Lake Norman
Daily Airport Depatures at Charlotte Douglas
Investors
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