A Great Place for Horses.
A Great Place for Business.
A Really Great Place for Horse Business.
Exciting new, yet well-established business opportunities awaiting you in a vibrant equestrian-rich market.
Century-old equestrian culture
Competition venues:
Harmon Field, FENCE and the newly opened Tryon International Equestrian Center
1 horse for every 3 people
Voted "One of the Best Horse Communities" by Equestrian Quarterly Magazine
Dynamic equestrian lifestyle
Great access to eastern markets
Productive & qualified workforce
Easy access: I-26 connects to I-85, and I-40
Airports: AVL/GSP/CLT and the port of Charleston.
NC ranks#1 for manufacturing productivity among the top 10 industrial states
Low ad valorum tax rate of .5175
Right to work state
No unionized manufacturing labor
Adaptive Support Programs:
Article 3J Tax Credits
One North Carolina Fund
Job Development Investment Grants
Infrastructure Grants