Hydromer's focus on growth made them the prime example of a company that would benefit from Grow Cabarrus. The program focuses on growing local stage 2 companies by putting a team of business research experts at the company's disposal to find information that can help them make key decisions. Soon after they were told about the program, they were accepted into the six-week program.

North Carolina Motorsports/Automotive Manufacturing Research and Cabarrus Economic Development are working together to understand and promote the manufacturing expertise of automotive and motorsports manufacturers in our region.

The following survey will help us identify both current capacities as well as interest in promoting/expanding those capacities. It should take no more than 6 minutes to complete. We invite all racing component manufacturers operating in North Carolina to participate, even those outside of Cabarrus, Iredell and Rowan Counties. The survey will close on November 1, 2020.

>> Complete the Survey

Get a behind the scenes look at the Cabarrus Center's construction progress and design plans by joining them for a hard hat tour on Thursday, November 5 between 10:00am and 4:00pm.

This is a great opportunity for current and aspiring entrepreneurs, start-ups, small businesses, and the community at large to learn more about the Cabarrus Center and to ask questions about membership, programming and how to get involved.

>> Register for the Tour

The City of Kannapolis is seeking redevelopment proposals for the former Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium property located off Lane Street. The city owned property is located on Stadium Drive, at Exit 63, between I-85 to the east and west, and Lake Fisher to the west. The 55.46-acre site includes a 4,700-seat baseball stadium on the northern portion of the site. It is suitable for office/corporate uses, light industrial, entertainment, mixed-use, or recreational uses.

>> View More Details

Projects involving the collection, processing or end use of materials in the solid waste stream are eligible for funding. Proposals are due by 5pm on November 5.

>> View Grant Details

Some NC small businesses that have experienced extraordinary disruption to their operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for up to $20,000 in relief funds through this program.

>> Learn About This Relief Program