Rutherford County Economic Development Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees
Rutherford County Economic Development is a nonprofit organization based in Forest City, North Carolina. It supports recruitment of new business and industry to Rutherford County and assists with the retention and expansion of existing firms. The county sits along the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Greenville, providing access to manufacturing centers and a sizable local workforce. With nearly 320,000 workers within a 50-mile radius, the region offers a substantial labor pool for prospective employers. Transportation infrastructure includes four-lane connections to Interstates 85, 26, and 40, enabling broad distribution reach. RCED is a locally focused nonprofit funded by public and private sources.