In July of this year, the Rowan Chamber and the City of Salisbury presented six small business grants to help encourage and support local...
Home for Life Design: Transforming Homes & Lives
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Our Rowan, with its diversified economy, is home to a wide range of industries, including healthcare, 16.1%; manufacturing, 15.4%; and retail trade, 13.2%. The Your Rowan Business blog shares some of the many success stories of local businesses that have created culture, jobs, and a positive impact for Rowan County. [Read More]
Rowan Chamber and City of Salisbury Present Small Business Grants
Rowan County, NC – The Rowan Chamber of Commerce and the City of Salisbury recently presented six small business grants to help encourage and...
Kannapolis 101 Classes Start September 10
Curious about how your city government works? Want a behind the scenes look at everything from the police department to economic development to the...
Refuse Truck Manufacturer Announces Expansion with $21 Million Capital Investment and 170 Jobs in Rowan County
The Rowan EDC is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of Amrep®, a subsidiary of Wastequip, in Rowan County. This expansion, known as...
Rowan Young Professionals Announces Return of Popular LIVE After Five Summer Series
Rowan Young Professionals, a dynamic program under the auspices of the Rowan Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly...
Power Curbers Receives Statewide Continuous Improvement Award
Power Curbers Companies has been honored with the 2024 Continuous Improvement Award by the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership for...
Small Business Grant Announcement
Deadline is Friday, May 31 The Rowan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with the City of Salisbury on a new small business assistance grant....
Rowan Chamber Minority Business Trade Show a Success!
The Rowan Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Minority Business Trade Show was a very successful event on April 25 at the Livingstone College Hospitality Center.
A Journey of Learning: Celebrating 15 Years with the Flores Family
As memories popped up of a small program called “Madres a Madres” in Rowan County, a friendship formed with two moms, Tania Cuevas and Lizzbeth...
Rowan County Young Professionals Launches ‘Pro Pals’ Program to Welcome New Members
Rowan County Young Professionals (RCYP), a program of the Rowan Chamber, is excited to announce the launch of their new initiative, Pro Pals....
Gem Theatre’s Next Phase of Renovations Announced
For over 75 years the Gem Theatre has been the star of downtown Kannapolis. From movie premieres to special dates, from engagement proposals to...
Introducing ‘Work in Rowan’ Job Portal: Your Gateway to Exciting Job Opportunities!
If you’re looking to relocate and launch a career in the growing Piedmont region, where will you be able to establish roots in a still affordable...
BRICK BY BRICK: a Tour and Talk at Brick Ed & More!
A sensory delight, Brick Ed & More, located at 1406 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC, makes learning fun for the whole family! A few weeks after the...
Summit Coaches Women in ‘The Feminine Economy’
How do you build wealth in a business? More specifically, how do women build wealth in a business? A Salisbury business and mindset coach and...
2023 is the Year of the Young Professional in Rowan County, North Carolina
One of the most challenging things about relocating to a new city for a new job opportunity, besides the obvious of finding a place to live and...
Rowan County Gaining Momentum in Economic Growth
With economic activity steadily growing in the area, construction and utility crews are becoming a common sight in Rowan County. For the second...
How the Social District can be a catalyst for business growth in Salisbury
At the beginning of July 2022, Salisbury became the first city within Rowan County to pass a downtown “social district.” Back in September 2021,...
No Matter the Size, Businesses Grow in Salisbury
About two months ago, I interviewed a young woman who has overcome obstacles in order to license her in-home spa salon. Her name is Miriam Edwards....
Forward to the Future: Taking a Look at AgBioScience
Rowan County knows its food! Blessed with abundant water supplies from creeks and rivers and good soil in much of the county, our county thrives on and celebrates its long history of farming. Nowhere is that more evident in mid-summer than a drive through western Rowan, where fields of tall green corn meet each other, covering the landscape.
Accelerating our Long-Term Infrastructure Plan
There may be “money on the ground” coming toward Rowan County in The American Jobs Plan, now before Congress, and it is good news for all of us who travel on roads and bridges that the North Carolina Department of Transportation has declared structurally deficient.
Salisbury/Rowan Success is Built on Generosity of Our People
Each and every one of us who chooses the “Be an Original”® life in Salisbury/Rowan County has their own “10 Best” lists of what makes this place...
Hard Working and Adapting: Keys to ‘Staying Power’ for Downtown Merchants
“Do it right from the beginning. That first impression as people walk in is so important. Give it your all, and they will come back. They will...
Reveal Your Attitude with Roman & Grey Bath and Body
Founded by a female entrepreneur, Roman & Grey Beauty specializes in unique, eco-friendly bath and body products. Their products can be found locally at Grievous Gallery and Lost & Found in downtown Salisbury.
Lake Dining Options Make Big Impact to the Community
As we progress into the new year, how can we, as individuals, make a difference for small businesses in Rowan County? Although January...
Winterizing Rowan County Farms
Winterizing by definition means to prepare to withstand cold weather. We certainly have hit cold weather here in Rowan County and it made me think about the local farms and how they prepare for winter.
Support Materials Available for Rowan Original Businesses
Our local businesses and attractions are what make Rowan County so original! A Business Resource Kit has been created to lessen the stress of local business owners and to encourage our community to shop, visit, and eat local.
Hood Theological Seminary Providing Comfort During COVID-19 Pandemic
Hood Theological Seminary is continuously providing comfort for our community during the times of the coronavirus. Through the help of many chaplains and tele-chaplaincy, the seminary is making sure the Rowan County community is receiving the help and comfort they need.
Telemedicine: Changing the Way We Take Care of Our Community
Due to the drastic changes the Coronavirus has brought Rowan County, our brave doctors are figuring out a new way to communicate with their patients and give them the help they need. Through telemedicine, gynecologists, dentists, ophthalmologists, and family physicians are using this new form of communication to make sure their patients continue to be happy and healthy.
“Be An Original” Bingo Challenge
A fun activity is to participate in the “Be An Original” Bingo! Mark off all the different things you can do in Rowan County while still maintaining social distancing!
A Unique, but Hidden Spot in China Grove: Main Street Marketplace and Meeting Place
Have you heard of the Mainstreet Marketplace and Meeting Place in China Grove? It’s not just a place to get groceries and make crafts, but it’s much more than that! Establishing relationships and helping each other getting back on their feet is the market’s motto.
Spring Bucket List
Spring is in the air! What better way to partake in this beautiful weather than in Rowan County! Whether it be the Salisbury Farmer’s Market or strolling through one of our many parks, there’s always something to do in the community.
20 Things to Look Forward to in 2020 for Rowan County
Want to know the top 20 things to do in Rowan County for 2020? Look no further! Whether it be the Cheerwine Festival or the Autumn Jubilee at Dan Nicholas Park, Rowan County has a variety of events throughout the whole year!
Unique Places to Stay in Rowan County
What better way to get away and relax than at these cozy places in Rowan County! Rowan County is known for its originality and unique environment. Register for one of these hot spots before they get booked up!
10 Best Things to Happen in Rowan in 2019
2019 was a spectacular year, especially for Rowan County! Whether it be the million dollar investments into our community or the largest incoming freshman class for the number eight private college in North Carolina, Rowan County has made several memories for the books. Take a look at the top 10 accomplishments and some honorable mentions in Rowan County for 2019!
Make 2020 Count
Many people use the new year as an opportunity to commit to making a change. Whether you are looking to strengthen your mind or body, these Rowan County businesses are here to help.
Horizons Unlimited: One Man’s Dream for Rowan
Have you visited Horizons Unlimited in Salisbury? If not, take time this year and explore all the different exhibits from the planetarium to the new “Glow Room” that displays space pictures from NASA! Take your friends and family! This isn’t just a fun spot for kids!
Shop Small This Holiday Season
Tis’ the season to shop small in Rowan County! These quaint, little stores might be hidden throughout Rowan County, but when found, they have the greatest gifts for your friends and family this holiday season.
The Ease of Starting a Business in Rowan County
Ranked 16th in WalletHub’s list of “Best Small Cities to Start a Business,” Salisbury provides resources to help small businesses get started and succeed.
Stay in a Treehouse in Southern Rowan County
Cherry Treesort is one of Rowan County’s most unique lodging accommodations.
How A Local Business Owner is Exposing Girls to Performing Arts
The performing arts community is alive and well in Rowan County. There are three different theaters offering top notch performances. Even the Rowan...
More Than A Shelter – Rowan Helping Ministries
The reason Rowan Helping Ministries is able to provide for the needs of those in our community is because of the love and support from the local residents.
Small Business Owners in Rowan County
Rowan is a great place to start a business. The sense of community is one of its strongest attributes.
How to Start a Business in Rowan County
Rowan County is full of resources for small business owners from the Rowan EDC, Rowan Chamber of Commerce, and Small Business Center at Rowan-Cabarrus.
Female Entrepreneurs and Their Contribution to Rowan’s Creative Economy
If Rowan County is a hub for so many self-made, brilliant women… then Rowan County is exactly where I want to be.
Tasty Treats on Wheels in Rowan County
Rowan County is not only home to fantastic restaurants. It is also home to tasty treats on wheels!
Valuable Quality of Life Asset on the Horizon in Rowan
Under the new plan, the new 1,000-seat space, with improved bathroom facilities and modern technology capabilities, would be available for party, meeting, and conference rentals
From Glitz to Chrismons, Long-Time Salisbury Design Business Lives Christmas Every Day
It’s Christmas every day at Piedmont Floral Galleries in Salisbury, NC.
Town of Cleveland Poised for Growth
Cleveland is poised for what I call ‘intentional growth’. The 21-cent tax rate is the lowest in Rowan; there is easy access to Interstates 77, 40, and 85; and 3.5 million people live within a 50-mile radius.
Hitting the Sweet 16 Spot in the Business World
Rowan County is not called “Original” for nothing. Small businesses are original, and they are our backbone.
My Heart Belongs to Rowan County
I ask myself now: How did I end up moving here seven years ago? Why do I call it the best decision we ever made?