| Demographics Located at the crossroads of the strategic I-85 and I-74 corridors, both Archdale and Trinity are poised for growth. Both communities have a strong sense of smart development, and have the policies in place to support it. New school construction, highway improvements and water and sewer upgrades are laying a solid foundation for business and industry growth, and the communities’ locations along the interstates have proven a boon for the hotel industry in the area. Seven hotels and motels are thriving, and the newly completed Interstate 74 will accommodate more. Randolph County, located conveniently in the Heart of North Carolina, is the perfect place to make a business investment. The county has seen more than $1.8 billion in new industrial development since 1985. Because Randolph County has one of the lowest tax rates in North Carolina and an available, skilled workforce, the Archdale-Trinity area is positioned to welcome and nurture new industry. The construction of the Randleman Reservoir will ensure an ample water supply for the future. The MSA containing Archdale and Trinity has been ranked in the Top 10 in the nation for new and expanded business growth for the last six years. The idea that “North Carolina is a good place to do business” has been confirmed by Site Selection magazine, which has ranked North Carolina as the top place to locate a business for 7 out of the last 8 years. Retail and hospitality-based jobs are steadily rising. New restaurants, motels and retail stores have located in the area within the last few years, with more in the forecast. Numerous banks, insurance companies, and financial planners represent the service sector. Several mixed-used communities are in development maximizing land use and consumer convenience. Randolph Community College’s Entrepreneurial Resource and Small Business Center, housed on the Archdale campus, assists clients in the creation and expansion of commercial enterprises. |
