Join the Valdese Merchants Association

Are you a business that serves Valdese residents? The Valdese Merchants Association is a group of business owners who work to promote the downtown shopping area of Valdese and provide assistance to the local community. Read about the benefits and how you can get involved...

Seed Money for your Start-up

Do you have an innovative new business idea? Check out the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge to find out how you could win $15,000 in seed money to implement your rural business idea!

CTD Featured in EDA 2013 Annual Report

The Carolina Textile District, a strategic network of textile related manufacturers that grow and thrive together as they collaborate to meet the increasing demand for US textile production, was featured in the Economic Development Administration 2013 Annual Report. Check out the spotlight here...

Congrats to Burke County Public Schools!

Burke County Public Schools has made the top-five list of most productive public school systems in North Carolina. Read more...