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Lake Norman EDC Offices
Friday, March 12, 2010

ABOUT THE LAKE NORMAN REGION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Our Mission

The Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Corporation is responsible for the development and implementation of the economic development strategy for the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, and the Lake Norman region. These strategies will result in improving the quality of life for the region’s residents through the expansion of the tax base by attracting new capital investment and creating new, highly skilled jobs for the regions residents.

Corporation Profile

The Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Corporation was formed in 2003 and is responsible for the development and implementation of the economic development strategy for the towns of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, and the Lake Norman region. These strategies will result in improving the quality of life for the region’s residents through the expansion of the tax base by attracting new capital investment and creating new, highly skilled jobs for the regions residents.

Team Players

  • LNREDC Board of Directors
  • LNREDC Investors
  • Town of Cornelius
  • Town of Davidson
  • Town of Huntersville
  • Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
  • Charlotte Regional Partnership
  • NC Department of Commerce
  • Mecklenburg County government
  • Central Piedmont Community College
  • Davidson College
  • Utility companies
  • Norfolk-Southern Railroad
  • Financial institutions
  • Real estate consultants
  • Department of transportation
  • Local economic development organizations
  • Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce
  • Visit Lake Norman

LNREDC Focus Areas

 Product Development

  • Maintain database on available buildings & sites.
  • Serve as consultant for Lake Norman region industrial park(s).
  • Assist landowners with State Certified Industrial Site Program.
  • Coordinate management group for North Mecklenburg Industrial Park & assess other business park opportunities.

 Lake Norman Region Industrial & Office Parks

  • North Mecklenburg Industrial Park 
    (jointly owned by Town of Cornelius, Town of Davidson & Town of Huntersville)
  • Bailey Commerce Park – Cornelius
  • Harbour Place – Davidson
  • The Park – Huntersville
  • Bryton – 2009 sites
  • Village at Lake Norman – Cornelius

 Retention & Expansion

  • LNREDC is developing an existing industry program to ensurethat industry needs are understood and being addressed starting withcreation of a new industry listing and contact program.
  • The focus of a new existing industry program is to encourage existing industry to stay in the Lake Norman Region and to expand.

 Investor Relations

Collaborate in the community to foster public and private support for Lake Norman Region economic development by raising local awareness of the need for and fiscal and economic benefits of economic development.

 Communication & Networking/Community Involvement

Work with industry, government, schools, community leaders and the public to advocate for industry, expand existing industry, encourage new industry, and enhance the standard of living in the Lake Norman Region.

 Recruiting & Marketing

  • Globally market Lake Norman Region to potential investors.
  • Provide the latest information to companies and consultants.
  • Participate in regional & state trade & marketing economic development events.
  • Serve as single point of contact for state & regional industrial prospects.
  • Provide customized information to potential new companies.
  • Assist in providing industry incentives.
  • Conduct visits with national & internal companies interested in locating in the Lake Norman Region.
MISSION STATEMENT

To develop and implement an economic development strategy for the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville and the Lake Norman region that results in:

  • An expanded tax base
  • Improved quality of life for the region’s residents through the creation of new, highly skilled jobs

GOALS

  • Expansion of existing business and industry
  • Opportunities for and encouragement of investment by new business and industry
  • A spirit of cooperation between business, government, schools and the community

Contact Info

Lake Norman Regional EDC 
13801 Reese Blvd. West,  Suite 202-A
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone:  704-992-2300
Mobile: 704-400-2148
Fax: 704-992-2233

Jerry Broadway, Executive Director 
jbroadway@lakenormanregion.com

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