Wilkes Economic Development Corporation

Wilkes EDC’s President, LeeAnn Nixon, was invited onto Life In Wilkes with Carl White. The two discuss Wilkes EDC’s mission in furthering economic growth in the community through various initiatives, partnerships, and collaborations with local and state municipalities. Click below to see the interview! #WhyWilkes If you support Wilkes County’s economic growth, Wilkes EDC invites you to our LEAP Forward investor page to be a part of our mission and future! https://lnkd.in/e2HrHPk7

Wilkesboro is celebrated as one of the South's top small music towns by Garden & Gun Magazine, LLC! Home to the annual MerleFest, Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame and the legendary Doc Watson, Wilkesboro is a must-visit for music lovers. Discover the charm and rich musical heritage right here in the #CarolinaCore! #MoreInTheCore https://bit.ly/4f3BGIs Wilkes Economic Development Corporation

Wilkes EDC thanks Terry Bumgarner for his time serving as our Board Chairman. Terry will remain as the Past Chair. We welcome Amy Blair as our new Chair, who moved from Vice Chair, and Joe Johnston as our new Vice Chair. Brett Cothren continues to serve as our Board Treasurer. Wilkes EDC also recognizes our recently appointed Board Members, Charlie Sink of Charles Sink Appraisal Services and David McNeill of McNeill Chevrolet & Nissan of Wilkesboro. Please visit the page below to learn more about our Board Members and organization. #WhyWilkes https://lnkd.in/eZCTBiwQ

Wilkes County is making headlines! Featured in the prestigious Business North Carolina magazine, this highlight would not have been possible without the combined sponsorship of Wilkes EDC and Wilkes TDA. Business NC is a premier platform for businesses, site selectors, and future workforces, showcasing the best of North Carolina's thriving economic landscape. Dive into the feature on pages 34-35 to learn about Wilkes County's Outdoor Economy Workgroup, highlighted in Business NC's "N.C. Portraits: Rural N.C." Pages 71-78 cover the NC Carolina Core, a 120 mile corridor from Wilkes County through Winston-Salem to Fayetteville. Wilkes County benefits from this vibrant region's strategic location, robust infrastructure, and skilled workforce, making it a prime area for business growth and innovation. Check out the full magazine below! #WhyWilkes https://lnkd.in/eEXrmtHB

Wilkes EDC enjoys promoting and celebrating NC Carolina Core and the momentum of Future Interstate 777! #WhyWilkes

We had a wonderful time at MerleFest this year! And we were happy to have several guests join us this year to experience this festival and its rich history. #WhyWilkes

Blooming flowers aren't the only thing adding color to your life when you live in the #CarolinaCore. Fill your days with vibrant experiences like the River Run International Film Festival or MerleFest and discover a region in full bloom. Wilkes Economic Development Corporation Greater Winston-Salem, Inc.

Always great to see our friends at Wilkes Economic Development Corporation to discuss how we can support their growth plans throughout the county! Jared Wiles Francisco Martinez Robin Hamby Joshua Cleveland LeeAnn Nixon #poweredbyenergyunited

Wilkes EDC congratulates our Marketing Manager, Francisco Martinez, for receiving North Carolina Economic Development Association's NCCED scholarship!