I am a…
Site Selector
OR Relocating Business.

Your next big move starts here.

Lincoln County offers everything you need to ensure a seamless relocation or site selection process. From prime industrial sites to business-friendly incentives, we make your move simple and profitable.

Whether you’re expanding operations or optimizing logistics, Lincoln County offers the infrastructure, workforce, and strategic location to support your growth—along with expert guidance to help you find the right site, minimize risk, and maximize profitability.

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Key advantages

Transportation

With direct access to I-85, I-40, and key highways, plus proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport and regional rail services, Lincoln County ensures your business stays connected.

Workforce Education

Our robust partnerships with schools, community colleges, and workforce programs prepare job-ready talent. From skilled trades to advanced technical expertise, we invest in your workforce pipeline.

Utilities

Access reliable and cost-effective utilities, including modern energy solutions and cutting-edge telecommunications, to keep your business running smoothly.

Quality of Life

Experience a lifestyle that balances work and play.

Lincoln County offers an exceptional lifestyle with affordable living, top-rated schools, and recreational opportunities like lakefront activities and cultural events.

Workforce & Education

Strategic Partnerships Driving Lincoln County’s Skilled Workforce.

As a business leader, you benefit directly from Lincoln County’s commitment to workforce development. Through strategic partnerships and targeted investments—like over $1.5 million in support from the Golden LEAF Foundation and Timken Foundation—Lincoln County has built a robust talent pipeline designed around the needs of industry. These collaborations bring together education, economic development, and employers to ensure you have access to a skilled, reliable workforce ready to move your business forward.

Sites & Buildings

Space to grow in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County, North Carolina, offers versatile sites from small storefronts to 100-acre industrial spaces, all with affordable utilities. With retail, office, and Class-A manufacturing facilities available for sale or lease, businesses of all sizes can find the perfect place to grow.

Government & Incentives

Driving Growth and Supporting Industry in Lincoln County

The Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the economic well-being and quality of life in Lincoln County by creating jobs, supporting business growth, and diversifying the tax base. As site selection decisions are made, LEDA takes the lead in securing industrial incentives and actively supports industries through the challenges of starting up or expanding operations—helping foster sustainable, long-term economic growth through collaboration, investment, and strategic development.

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Transportation

Moving Businesses Forward.

Lincoln County offers seamless access to major interstates, airports, and rail services. With proximity to Charlotte and key southern cities, our transportation network ensures efficient logistics and connection to growing markets.

A Diverse Economy is a Healthy Economy

Lincoln County, North Carolina is home to a wide variety of large and small businesses.

Advanced manufacturers

Distribution centers

Small Business & Retail Buildings

Lincoln County has a great variety of buildings for sale or rent that are perfect for startups, small businesses of most any kind, and retailers of all sizes. Whether you’re looking for a quiet office space or a storefront in a busy downtown area, there’s something here for you.

John Dancoff

Small Business Development Manager

Phone: 704-732-1511 ext. 2
Email: john@lincolneda.org

Office/Business Center – Denver

344 NC 16 Highway, Denver, NC 28037
937 SF

Retail Space

2432 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
702 SF

Retail Space

2303 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
3201 SF

Our Proven Process

Explore Our Offerings 

Connect with our team to learn about available sites, workforce resources, and tailored incentives.

Plan Your Move 

Work closely with us to finalize site selection, permitting, and logistics.

Launch and Thrive

Settle into Lincoln County and enjoy ongoing support for your business growth.

Hear From Our Partners

Brian Kampe, President

Texture Plus

The Ideal Location for Business Growth and Success

We targeted the North and South Carolina region for relocation. When we came to visit Lincoln County, it became obvious that this was the best location for us. The area has a great, stable work force along with easy access for shipping globally. With it’s location close to Charlotte and the very business friendly climate, we are extremely pleased that we made the decision to relocate our business here from New York…

Brian Kampe, President

Texture Plus

Henk-Jan van Ettekoven, President

HUBER Technology, Inc.

A Key Hub for North American Manufacturing Growth

Establishing a manufacturing facility in the United States is part of our goal to grow our manufacturing footprint in North America. Located at this 20-acre site in the Airlie Business Park here in Denver, Lincoln County will be our first facility in the North American region. With a well-established manufacturing infrastructure, as well as a growing industrial sector, Denver was identified as an ideal location for us to set up our first…

Henk-Jan van Ettekoven, President

HUBER Technology, Inc.

David Lee, Location Director

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

Job-Ready Students, Faster Hires

By having students exposed to the manufacturing curriculum in the Lincoln County Schools, industry now has prospective employees job ready on most key topics required. This enables them to acclimate faster into their new positions and reduce the time required in the classroom teaching basic manufacturing skills.

David Lee, Location Director

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation

Bill Abington, EVP of Global Operations

Medline Industries

Proud to Grow in Lincoln County

Medline is thrilled to be a part of the Lincoln County community. From this location we can reach our healthcare customers from two major interstates, and we are close to the greater Charlotte region. North Carolina has been a hospitable state to locate and grow our business. Our dedicated employees have been key to our success. We could not be more pleased with partnership and support we have from the community.

Bill Abington, EVP of Global Operations

Medline Industries

Pete Oakes, Division Manager

Hydac USA Cooling

Thriving in Lincoln County with Unwavering Support

May of 2013 saw Hydac open a modest 40K square foot building on 15 acres at the entrance of Airlie Business Park in Denver, NC. That has now grown to over 100K square foot in operations and the additional purchase of an adjoining 9 acres in 2019. The permitting, planning, grants, employment fairs and overall involvement from LEDA has been nonstop. LEDA and Lincoln County have continued to support HYDAC not only at the start but throughout our…

Pete Oakes, Division Manager

Hydac USA Cooling

Marty Hallman, Plant Manager

Timken

Growing Stronger with Lincolnton's Support

At Timken, we continually review our operations and global manufacturing footprint to provide the best possible value and service to our customers. The mix of products produced, and markets served by Lincolnton Bearing Plant positions it as a location for continued growth. Our ability to successfully recruit and hire local talent over the past 40 years has been key to our success. Lincolnton Bearing Plant is committed to make a positive impact…

Marty Hallman, Plant Manager

Timken

Mark Andrews, VP and GM

Cargo Integrated Logistics

Thriving in Lincoln County’s Proactive Business Environment

We are new to the area and I can say categorically, and without reservation, that this has been a great experience for us. The area has a “proactive” business climate and understands how businesses operate. I would call LEDA a “change facilitator” in this rapidly changing business environment and recommend Lincoln County as a positive climate in which to have a business operation.

Mark Andrews, VP and GM

Cargo Integrated Logistics

Monte Tyson

CBD East Main

Where Tradition Meets Opportunity

Main Street in Lincolnton is a great place to be in business. There is this small-town vibe, but the ideals are progressive, and yet the community is still able to hold onto strong roots in traditional values. It’s the kind of place where you want to raise a family, and you can build those relationships that are lasting.

Monte Tyson

CBD East Main

Marie and Brian Kenyon

Untapped Territory

Building Business Through Strong Community Connections

Lincoln County is a great place to be in business because of the sense of community. The loyalty and genuine gratitude the customers feel toward someone who invests in their town and county is very evident. Relationship business is still valued in Lincoln County. The customers are very responsive to services and businesses that have come as a result of the thriving economy.

Marie and Brian Kenyon

Untapped Territory

John Brinsfield

BrickTree Brewing Company

The Perfect Place to Grow a Business

We couldn’t have picked a better place than Lincolnton for BrickTree Brewing Co. The town is very pro-business and the City makes it very attractive to start a new business with the lower taxes and encouraging incentives they offer. My business partner and I know we have saved time and money in choosing Lincolnton, and the staff of Lincoln Economic Development Association has been incredible in assisting us in making our dream come true!

John Brinsfield

BrickTree Brewing Company

Hailey, Mechatronics Apprentice

Hands-On Learning, Real-World Success

My whole life I helped my dad build things, so he first taught me to work with wood and metal, using hand and power tools. I knew the way to continue to work with my hands was to take the advanced manufacturing classes at the Lincoln County School of Technology. Through the classes, I was first introduced to tools used in an industrial setting, engineering, safety, and was even OSHA certified at the age of seventeen…

Hailey, Mechatronics Apprentice

Dustin Hawn, Logistics Material Flow Analyst

Local Roots, Limitless Opportunities

I attended West Lincoln High School and took classes at the Lincoln County School of Technology. I attended NC State and after my junior year, I applied for an internship through the Industrial Manager’s Association. I worked as an engineering intern for a summer but had changed my major to logistics. Through my internship, I made the necessary relationships and was able to return home after graduating with a good job in a great company…

Dustin Hawn, Logistics Material Flow Analyst

Margarita Bowe, Finance & Controlling Analyst

Embracing New Beginnings, Thriving Locally

I was born in Ukraine, moved to Russia, and then located here several years ago after marrying an American. Currently, I am a student going to UNC Charlotte majoring in accounting and I am working full-time in the finance department. I was lucky to be introduced to SAP and am exposed to projects applicable to my education as well. I truly love it here. I used to live in a city with one million people…

Margarita Bowe, Finance & Controlling Analyst

Michael Geis, Vice President of Information Services / Materials / Logistics

Blum Incorporated

Building a Skilled Workforce for the Future

Blum has been supportive of the Lincoln County Schools Advanced Manufacturing program from its inception. The curriculum lays the foundation for students to pursue various career paths in manufacturing upon graduation. They are prepared to enter the workforce immediately as automated machine operators, compete for skilled trades apprenticeship positions, or continue their education at a two or four college institution…

Michael Geis, Vice President of Information Services / Materials / Logistics

Blum Incorporated

Beverly Gilbert

Beverly Gilbert, Formerly GM of Human Resources & General Affairs-Cataler North America

Manufacturing has an outdated image in the eyes of many students and parents. The manufacturing curriculum implemented in the Lincoln County High School System was developed with cooperation between local manufacturing companies in Lincoln County, the county school system and the Lincoln Economic Development Association. We are trying to dispel student’s misconceptions about the manufacturing industry and spark their interest…

Beverly Gilbert

Beverly Gilbert, Formerly GM of Human Resources & General Affairs-Cataler North America

Elizabeth Darling, Career Development Coordinator

Lincoln County Schools

Empowering Students with Diverse Career Paths

I am so proud to work for Lincoln County Schools because of the wide variety of opportunities that we provide for our students. Being the Career Development Coordinator at East Lincoln I am able to work with our diverse population and offer them several career path opportunities. It is too often that students are not taking advantage of all the pathways and only sticking to the familiar path of 4 year college. Lincoln County schools allows…

Elizabeth Darling, Career Development Coordinator

Lincoln County Schools

Kaila Gieser, Logistics Planner / Scheduler

New Beginnings, Endless Opportunities

Originally from the Indianapolis area, I recently moved to the area. I am fluent in German and I started searching for German companies in the region. There are so many in the area, but I started here first as an intern and now I am a full-time logistics manager. I wasn’t sure coming to the south, I figured people would be nice, but they are so welcoming. Just the culture here with so many expats just makes it a dream situation…

Kaila Gieser, Logistics Planner / Scheduler

Nick, Maintenance

Tenowo

Building a Future in Manufacturing

The classes I took at the Lincoln County School of Technology sparked my interest in manufacturing and was the steppingstone to choosing to become an Apprentice. Now, having graduated from the program, I have accomplished so much. I finished my education with an Associate Degree in Mechatronics and have zero debt. I’ve lived in Germany on my own for four months. I have purchased my own home and am pursing my lifelong career in manufacturing!

Nick, Maintenance

Tenowo

Dr. Cale Sain, CTE Director

Lincoln County Schools

Bridging Education and Industry for Global Impact

I had the unique experience as an educator to travel abroad, meet some of our locally based global companies, visit their manufacturing and training facilities, and speak with their corporate leadership. To understand how Lincoln County’s manufacturing community contributes to the global economy, illuminated the necessity of our Career and Technical education programs to prepare our students with the skills required…

Dr. Cale Sain, CTE Director

Lincoln County Schools

David Lee, Senior Leader

Robert Bosch Tool Company

Lincoln County is a great place to be in business.

Bosch recognizes the strong support not just from the LEDA team, but also the local government, educators and local schools, and the extended manufacturing community through the Industrial Manager’s Association. The basic infrastructure for industry success is in place; water, sewer, utilities. Lincoln County is geographically ideal for distribution of products to customers, access to major roads, proximity to Charlotte…

David Lee, Senior Leader

Robert Bosch Tool Company

Let’s Build Your Future Together

Choose Lincoln County, NC.

In the News

September 5, 2024

LEDA Excellence Award ~ 2024 Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kara Brown Lincoln Economic Development Association Receives 2024 Excellence

May 6, 2024

Press Release ~ North Carolina’s Success in the Clean Energy Economy Continues with 545 New Jobs Coming to Lincoln County Global battery component company will invest $140 million for first U.S. plant

Green New Energy Materials, Inc., an experienced manufacturer of a key component used

December 14, 2023

Lincoln County’s 2023 economic successes: $231 M surge in investments, 604 new jobs

Lincoln County experienced a transformative period in 2023, witnessing an impressive $231 million

I am a…Site SelectorOR Relocating Business.

Your next big move starts here.

Key advantages

Transportation

Workforce Education

Utilities

Quality of Life

Experience a lifestyle that balances work and play.

Workforce & Education

Strategic Partnerships Driving Lincoln County’s Skilled Workforce.

Sites & Buildings

Space to grow in Lincoln County.

Government & Incentives

Driving Growth and Supporting Industry in Lincoln County

Transportation

Moving Businesses Forward.

A Diverse Economy is a Healthy Economy

Small Business & Retail Buildings

John Dancoff

Our Proven Process

Hear From Our Partners

The Ideal Location for Business Growth and Success

A Key Hub for North American Manufacturing Growth

Job-Ready Students, Faster Hires

Proud to Grow in Lincoln County

Thriving in Lincoln County with Unwavering Support

Growing Stronger with Lincolnton's Support

Thriving in Lincoln County’s Proactive Business Environment

Where Tradition Meets Opportunity

Building Business Through Strong Community Connections

The Perfect Place to Grow a Business

Hands-On Learning, Real-World Success

Local Roots, Limitless Opportunities

Embracing New Beginnings, Thriving Locally

Building a Skilled Workforce for the Future

Empowering Students with Diverse Career Paths

New Beginnings, Endless Opportunities

Building a Future in Manufacturing

Bridging Education and Industry for Global Impact

Lincoln County is a great place to be in business.

Let’s Build Your Future Together

Choose Lincoln County, NC.

In the News

I am a…
Site Selector
OR Relocating Business.