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Concord, North
Carolina claims 54 squares miles of the Charlotte
Metropolitan Area. Concord, a word that means ‘harmony’, holds a
delicate balance of tourism with its business and residential sectors. This
vibrant community earned the designation of All-America
City in 2004 for its enviable quality of life.
Found along the heavily traveled Interstate
85 Corridor, Concord is easily accessible to the sixteen-county Charlotte
Region and beyond. Concord serves as the commercial center and seat of Cabarrus
County. Finance, manufacturing and tourism account for many of the jobs in
the immediate area. Cabarrus
County also has various incentives and resource packages available to new
and expanding businesses. Concord’s pro-business atmosphere and strategic
location are a winning combination. While many live and work in Concord, those
who work outside of the city generally experience a 26-minute commute each day.
Concord boasts a charming downtown
district surrounded by a scenic landscape of gently rolling hills. In
addition to the many dining, shopping and entertainment venues, Concord’s
beautiful downtown area features several structures from the early 1920’s.
What was originally the First Baptist Church of Concord became the Old
Courthouse Theater in 1986. The home of Charles
A. Cannon, the developer of Cannon Mills, is another well-preserved stately
structure in Concord.
Concord is home to the Concord
Mills Mall, North Carolina’s most popular attraction. The Mall houses
dozens of specialty stores, outlet shops, a movie theater and special events for
all ages. Lowe’s
Motor Speedway, formerly known as Charlotte Motor Speedway, is also in
Concord. Lowe’s Motor Speedway hosts 3 major NASCAR
races and nearly 400 additional exciting racing related events throughout the
year. NASCAR also operates a Research and Development Office from Concord. With
nearly 90% of all racing teams operating their headquarters within 50 miles of
Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Concord serves as the heart of NASCAR racing. Concord
area racing teams include Chip
Ganassi Racing, Hendrick
Motorsports and Roush
Racing. Each team has designated shops and areas open to the public.
Concord’s excellent primary and secondary public school facilities are part
of the Cabarrus County
School District. Several private schools also serve the area. Concord is
home to Barber-Scotia College,
Cabarrus College of
Health Services and the South campus of the Rowan-Cabarrus
Community College. Concord residents also have access to the higher learning
facilities in Charlotte,
such as the local University of
North Carolina campus.
Concord, North
Carolina, population 55,997,
maintains the unassuming presence of a small town, while catering to tourists
and race fans from all over the world. Concord is a delightful community with a
well-balanced environment that includes a wealth of options for business,
education and tourism.
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