Why Vance County

Location

Vance County's location within one hour's drive of the world-renowned Research Triangle Park, Raleigh-Durham International Airport and three major research universities provides a vibrant, diverse business climate and a wealth of resources to support business growth. 

Excellent transportation routes (Interstate 85, US 1, and US 158) and a local airport with 5,000 feet of paved and lighted runway offer access to regional markets and support for moving products and supplies.

Proximity to Major Markets

Vance County's central East-Coast location puts it within a 700-mile radius of more than 170 million U.S. and Canadian consumers.

Productive Labor Force

Our labor force of more than 17,000 locally and 90,000-plus regionally provide excellent employees for your new or expanded business operations.

Work Force Training

Vance-Granville Community College offers customized skills training to new and expanding industries at little or no cost.

Worker Recruitment and Screening

The Vance County office of North Carolina's Employment Security Commission provides services to employers matching potential employees with job openings at no cost.  North Carolina is the only state with a 100-day "no fault" period for new employees.

Low Energy and Construction Costs

Electric and gas rates for industrial, commercial and residential customers are below the national average.  Local utilities have excess capacity for current and future growth.

A Great Place to Live

Vance County's mild Sunbelt climate allows outdoor recreation almost year round.  Excellent recreation opportunities are available at Kerr Lake. The county has many excellent shopping choices. Public and private facilities offer many indoor and outdoor recreation activities. Maria Parham Medical Center and local professionals provide excellent healthcare.

Governments That Work for Business

North Carolina magazine profiles Vance County, July 2007 (PDF 2.8MB)

Henderson named one of the Top 25 Small Business Towns in the U.S. by Site Selection, magazine, March 2007

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