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WILKES COUNTY AIRPORT
Back Office - Lowe’s Companies and
Samaritan’s Purse are two primary
employers in the sector.
Innovation & Technology - Notable
companies in this sector include
InfusionPoints, Wilkes Communications and
InterFlex Group.
Outdoor Recreation - Wilkes County is a
haven for outdoor recreation enthusiasts,
giving many opportunities to businesses that
support these activities.

Economic inDustry sPotliGht: aGritourism
Long known for its moonshine-running
heritage, Wilkes County and the Yadkin
Valley region have recently experienced a
Development rebirth of distilleries, wineries and breweries.
These wildly popular businesses, many of
which are family owned, provide a historic,
hyper-local twist on spirits along with new
commercial and tourism opportunities.
Wilkes County: Economically Stable, Primed for Growth Moderate elevations combined with
W ilkes County is an anchor of North Carolina currently provides proximity to the Yadkin River and the
mineral-rich soil of the Brushy Mountains
northwest North Carolina and takes
advantage of its prime location in the U.S.’ discretionary and tax incentives to allow a variety of grapes to thrive in the
qualifying businesses in Wilkes County
area. Wilkes County is part of two federally
No. 1 State for Business, according to Forbes. based on the county’s Tier 1 designation. approved American Viticulture Areas, the
The thriving community boasts a bustling Yadkin Valley AVA and the Swan Creek
network of major businesses, state-of-the-art Wilkes Economic AVA, and is home to eight wineries which
medical facilities, efficient and cost-effective Development Corporation contribute to North Carolina’s $1.97 billion
utilities and a robust infrastructure. 213 Ninth St. wine and grape industry.
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
The public education system along with the (336) 838-1501 As the “Moonshine Capital of the World,”
higher education and customized training wilkesedc.com Wilkes County is now home to three legal
opportunities provide a knowledgeable distilleries, Call Family Distillers, Copper
and highly skilled workforce. Add in Barrel Distillery and American Alcohollery.
Wilkes’ boundless outdoor activities, inDustry clusters Craft beer brewing has also made its way
Building Materials - Companies include
numerous community festivals, and a low Lowe’s Companies, Window World, into the county at TwoBoros Brewery.
cost of living, and it is easy to see why Gardner Glass Products, Louisiana-Pacific
people and businesses are lining up to call
Wilkes County ‘home.’ Corporation, ECMD Incorporated, Jeld-Wen business sPotliGht:
and Church & Church Lumber Company. samaritan’s Purse
Food Processing – Companies include Samaritan’s Purse, the Boone, N.C.-based
connect with us Tyson Foods, Suncrest Farms, wineries emergency response group led by Franklin
The Wilkes Economic Development and distilleries.
Corporation, a public-private partnership, Agriculture - Wilkes ranks second in North Graham, has become a fixture in Wilkes
works to facilitate the creation of new jobs County. In 2020, the organization opened
and capital investment in Wilkes County, Carolina’s production of poultry broilers, an additional 47,000-square-foot Wilkes
N.C. through the retention and expansion of third in the production of beef cattle, fourth Ministry Center in North Wilkesboro.
existing businesses and the recruitment of in all cattle and milk cows, sixth in the
new businesses. production of hay and 10th in the production Here, Samaritan’s Purse stores disaster relief
of poultry layers. supplies, maintains its disaster response
WEDC has extensive knowledge about
incentives and grants available through Top Wilkes County Employers Source: Wilkes Economic Development Corporation
state and local programs. When companies Company Name Industry Employees
are adding new jobs, considering new Tyson Foods, Inc. Food Processing 3000+
construction, upfitting a facility or investing Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Home Improvement 1500+
in machinery and equipment, WEDC helps ECMD, Inc. Building Materials - Manufacturers 250 to 499
determine eligibility and facilitates the grant Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Relief, Support Services 250 to 499
process. WEDC annually offers its own Wake Forest Baptist Health – Wilkes Medical Center Hospital 250 to 499
entrepreneurship grants for new and existing Carl Rose & Sons Paving Paving Contractors 100 to 249
businesses in the county. Gardner Glass Products Glass Prod Made - Purchased Glass (Mfrs) 100 to 249
Jeld-Wen Millwork - Wholesale 100 to 249
LP Buiding Solutions Building Materials 100 to 249
US Chemical Storage Storage Chemical - Hazardous Mtrls Equip 100 to 249
12 Wilkes Chamber of Commerce Worldwide Protective Products Manufacturers - Protective Products 100 to 249