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• Food Processing – Wineries, distilleries,
and breweries have entered the food
processing industry. Companies include:
Hobe’s Country Ham, Suncrest Farms,
Tyson, Raffaldini Vineyards, and Call
Family Distillers
• Agriculture – Wilkes County ranks in the
top 5 of the state for production of
chicken, beef, and milk by more than
930 farms.
• Back Office – Supports the work of
those connecting with consumers and
clients providing administration, customer
service, installation, accounting,
management, and logistics.
• Innovation & Technology – Wilkes
County has high-speed broadband
connections. Companies include:
Carolina West Wireless, Infusion
Points CyberSecurity Solutions, and
Wilkes Communications.
• Outdoor Recreation – Wilkes County
is a magnet for fly fishing, hunting,
archery, kayaking, boating, tubing,
skiing, disc golf, mountain biking,
paragliding, golfing, horseback riding,
hiking, rock climbing, and other
outdoor activities. Companies include:
Cook’s Sports & Outfitters and Greene
Mountain Outdoors.

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