The North Carolina Business Park on I-40

Located at the Intersection of Two Regions: Charlotte and Western, North Carolina

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FOR SALE$50,000 Per Acre

424,400+Workers within 45 min

77%More Manufacturing Concentration Than US Average

1,353Total Acres

I-40Direct Interstate Access

35.691599° N, 81.840960° WGPS Coordinates

Regional Advantages

The Advantages of Two Regions.

The Strength of One Community.

Uniquely positioned at the intersection of the Charlotte Region and Western NC, The NC Business Park offers a rare combination of scale, talent, and infrastructure that few sites in the United States can match.

Burke County, NC sits within 45 minutes of over 800,000 workers - drawing from both the Charlotte metro's diverse, growing labor pool and Western North Carolina's generations-deep manufacturing workforce. This dual-region advantage is built into the site's DNA.

Explore THE ADVANTAGES OF TWO REGIONS

Location: Why Burke Works For Manufacturers.

A community rooted in a legacy of manufacturing - and prepared for what's next.

Strong Manufacturing DNA

Burke County's heritage is built upon manufacturing - and local leadership would like to continue that momentum. The community is home to skilled tradespeople, experienced supervisors, and a community of makers.

Access to Talent Pipeline

There are over 800,000 workers within a 45-minute drive of Burke County - drawing from both the Charlotte metro and the Western NC Piedmont labor markets. With direct access to I-40 and other nearby interstates - workers can commute to their careers with ease.

Broad Network of Educational Partners

The #1 Highschool in the US - NC School of Math and Science (Morganton) - along with Western Piedmont Community College and other notable universities across the state support Burke County's workforce development efforts.

Unmatched Outdoor Recreation

The Blue Ridge Mountains, Pisgah National Forest, Lake James, and Linville Gorge offer world-class outdoor recreation - which, for employers - is a powerful talent attraction and retention asset.

Pro-Business Environment

NC Tier 1 state incentives, streamlined permitting, and a local government actively partnering with industry to get projects across the finish line.

Top-Notch Transportation

BDI, along with public and private partners work collaboratively to support the needs of new and existing manufacturers in Burke County. We want your investment and we'll work hard to earn it.

Quality of Place: Why Burke Works for Talent.

Internationally recognized mountains, trails, lakes, and vibrant communities - Burke County, NC is where you and your workforce will want to live, work, and seek adventures.