Eggs & Issues is Macon County's new monthly business forum where our community gathers to network and discuss business issues of the day. Please join us for our inaugural event with a delicious breakfast catered by Martha's Kitchen.
Cost is $10 at the door
BizWeek 2018 is a celebration of business, industry and entrepreneurship. Events during the week were held to show appreciation for all Macon County businesses, large and small.
Congratulations to the Wayah Insurance Group on being one of the BizWeek 2018 Honorees. The Wayah Insurance Group has served Macon County for over 60 years.
In 1928, when Robert Tyre "Bob" Jones, Jr. struck the very first ball christening the Highlands Country Club golf course, the founders had a feeling history was being made. The course was designed by Donald Ross.
The Macon County Economic Development Commission and Certified Entrepreneurial Community Leadership Team established the 2018 Up & Coming Business Award to recognize the Macon County business that exemplifies excellence in growth, innovation and impact on the community. 2018's Honoree is Deadhead Truck & Trailer of Franklin, NC.
The Macon County Economic Development Commission was honored to have Chris Chung, Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, as our keynote speaker for the BizWeek 2018 Banquet.
Chung addressed a crowd of more than 150 people during the banquet on Thursday, April 19.
The Macon County EDC held Entrepreneur Networking Night VIII during BizWeek 2018.
The Root + Barrel Kitchen in downtown Franklin, NC hosted the event designed as a great opportunity for Macon County Entrepreneurs and community business people to network.
Come discover what Franklin & Highlands, NC offer. Enjoy an unsurpassed quality of life while building your business in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
Amenities such as high speed fiber connectivity, an excellent four-lane highway system, modern airport facilities and natural gas availability make Macon County the perfect location, enabling entrepreneurs, business and industry to truly compete in today’s global economy.
Discover our diversified economy – software development, advanced manufacturing, travel and tourism, retail, banking, health-care, the arts and more. Opportunity abounds in Macon County.
Macon County is truly in the “center of it all”, just a short distance from major markets such as Atlanta GA, Greenville SC, Knoxville TN, Chattanooga TN, Charlotte and Asheville, NC.
With four-lane connectivity to I-40, I-26 and I-85, we are easily accessible to all points in the Southeast, Midwest and along the Eastern Seaboard.
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Macon County is truly in the “center of it all”, just a short distance from major markets such as Atlanta GA, Greenville SC, Knoxville TN, Chattanooga TN, Columbia SC and Asheville, NC. With four-lane connectivity to I-40, I-26 and I-85, we are easily accessible to all points in the Southeast, Midwest and Eastern Seaboard. Inland Port rail access is only 2 hours away.
Macon County has an area workforce draw of over 125,000. Customized Workforce Training (including advanced manufacturing) is provided by Southwestern Community College and NCWorks Career Centers provide employers a single place to address employment and training needs. In addition, Macon County Public Schools offer a variety of STEM initiatives to prepare the workforce of the future.
Macon County is served by Balsam West FiberNet, provider of the highest grade fiber-optic broadband service available. BalsamWest has constructed over 400 miles of underground fiber throughout Western North Carolina, in a ringed topology, designed to be available 99.999 percent of the time on the backbone fiber, providing world-class connectivity for business and industry.
Time is money and many businesses depend on private aviation to improve their bottom line. The Macon County Airport provides your business with a 5001 foot runway, state of the art terminal building with conference and meeting rooms, helipad, pilots lounge, aviation fuels and rental car availability. Future plans include an additional 1000’ runway extension.
Macon County recognizes and values the importance of entrepreneurship in today’s economy. Together with our strategic partners, we provide access to business plan development, training, networking opportunities and alternative financing options for new businesses. In addition, the Macon County Business Development Center features over 14,000 square feet of business and light manufacturing space dedicated to growing and nurturing business startups. Western Carolina University’s Rapid Center partners with businesses, industry and entrepreneurs to develop new products and processes.
